In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Shubh Goel, Head of Immuno-Oncology and Gastrointestinal Tumors, US Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, discusses the findings of the NIAGARA trial in bladder cancer and the significance of the five-year overall survival data from the HIMALAYA trial, particularly the long-term efficacy of th…

UpScriptHealth's Peter Ax, Founder and CEO, and George Jones, Chief Operations Officer, discuss: Counterfeit weight loss drugs (particularly fake Ozempic) and potential health risks What can be done to raise awareness among consumers about the dangers of counterfeit medications Ways increase access to legitimate weight loss medications, especially …

Brian Hillberdink, EVP, LEO Pharma and President of LEO Pharma's US affiliate, discusses how is they're positioning to capitalize on the unmet needs in other specific therapeutic areas, their approach to orphan drug development, challenges and opportunities adapting to the US market, and more.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Charlotte Owens, MD, FACOG, Head of Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research at Organon discusses: The broader societal implications of these maternal health issues highlighted in The Commonwealth Fund study The most critical changes needed to close the gaps in R&D for maternal health solutions …

Michael Abrams, Managing Partner at Numerof & Associates discusses pharmacy deserts and the main factors that are contributing to the closures of both large and independent pharmacies, what alternative solutions can help ensure continued access to medications for all Americans (particularly those in underserved communities), some potential long ter…

Jim Shehan, chair of the FDA Regulatory practice, Lowenstein Sandler, discusses: Top legal and regulatory concerns for investors considering when financing companies developing or marketing GLP-1 drugs How the FDA and other regulators likely to respond to the increased public interest and potential off-label use of GLP-1 drugs What needs to be done…

Amanda Powers-Han, Chief Marketing Officer, Greater Than One, and Pharmaceutical Executive Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses how improved DE&I in healthcare marketing strategies not only reach diverse audiences more effectively but also contribute to improved patient care outcomes, challenges faced in crafting culturally sensitive messages…

Currax Pharmaceuticals CEO, George Hampton discusses what patient success has looked like for their oral anti-obesity medication, how expanded access can help with the world's obesity epidemic, when prices should come down, and much more.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In this week’s episode, in recognition of international women’s month, Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs has compiled audio clips from interviews with female KOLs that she's been fortunate enough to speak with over this past month for content across a few of our brands. Featured in this episode are: Emma Banks, CEO, ramarketing Jill Jaroch, Senior Director…

Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer, Sooth, discusses their recent data and research about some massive behavioral shifts occurring across Gen-Z, and how pharmaceutical companies and healthcare advertising agencies can adapt their strategies to attract the ever elusive generation.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

Jingsong Wang, Chairman of Nona Biosciences, discusses Nona Biosciences’ recent exclusive license agreement with Pfizer Inc. for the development and commercialization of HBM9033, an innovative antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting MSLN, a key antigen in various solid tumors. Wang believes that the partnership will significantly advance Nona's Har…

Fran Gregory, VP of Emerging Therapies, Cardinal Health discusses her career, how both CAR-T therapies and personalization have been gaining momentum and what kind of progress we expect to see from them, some of the biggest hurdles facing their section of the industry, the importance of patient advocacy and so much more.…

Sameer Lal, Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Medical Solutions at Indegene, discusses findings from their new study about Reshaping Pharmacovigilance in the age of AI, digital/generative AI opportunities, how quickly the industry is adopting this technology, and much more.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

Dr. Julien Boisdron, Global Head of OneMedical / Chief Medical Officer Roche Diabetes Care, discusses the current standard for diabetes care, the importance of patient advocacy and mental health, what the future of this space holds, and much more.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

Edward Triebell, Commercial Executive Director for MRN Technologies, discusses the biggest digital trends in clinical research right now, how COVID-19 impacted the use of digital within sponsors and CROs, what the future of DCT services looks like, and much more.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

David Klein, co founder and CEO of Click Therapeutics, discusses the new FDA SaMD guidance, the clear differences between companion apps and SaMD, and gives insight into what to expect from this combination in the future.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In this exclusive Pharm Exec Podcast episode with Paul Biondi, executive partner at Flagship Pioneering (the venture creation firm behind Moderna and many other life science firms) and president of Pioneering Medicines, Meg Rivers, managing editor, asks Biondi about 1) the process of founding a company; 2) what factors they consider when deciding w…

Commercialization is a tough road to navigate even for the most established bio/pharmaceutical therapies. But as cell and gene therapies (CGTs) continue to form roots and make a splash worldwide—but specifically in the US—commercialization forms its own version of standardization and best practices. In this exclusive interview with Pharmaceutical E…

Gerald Kierce, co founder and CEO of Trustible and Andrew Gamino-Cheong, the company's CTO and co founder, delve into the realm of artificial intelligence discussing Trustible's mission and its pioneering efforts to ensure ethical AI use particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and how it navigates complex AI regulations across the globe.…

How to price a bio/pharmaceutical drug is one of the most complex topics for pharmaceutical executives, as there are many factors to consider. Alice Valder Curran, life sciences regulatory expert and partner, Hogan Lovells LLP, reveals the following to Pharmaceutical Executive® in this exclusive Pharm Exec Podcast interview: 1) the biggest drug pri…

In this podcast, Sharlene Jenner, vice president of engagement strategy at Abelson Taylor and professor of AI and personalization for digital marketers at Southern Methodist University, leads a panel of five industry leaders in a roundtable discussion. The conversation delves into the practicalities of current AI applications and confronts the ethi…

In this podcast, Mohit Manrao, the SVP and head of US oncology at AstraZeneca, shares his journey from growing up in Northern India with aspirations of becoming a doctor, to leading oncology initiatives at AstraZeneca in the US. A central strategy to ultimately eliminate cancer includes ensuring that the latest scientific advancements are accessibl…

Welcome to a riveting episode of the Pharm Exec podcast, where we dive headfirst into the transformative world of AI in healthcare with Sharlene Jenner, vice president of engagement strategy with the award-winning agency Abelson Taylor. This enlightening conversation traverses the advancements and potential risks of AI, the revolution it is stirrin…

We all know that the pharma industry is about people—bettering the lives of others through good research, life-changing pharmaceuticals, and keeping the patient front and center. But Jag Dosanjh, president, US neuroscience and eye care, AbbVie, lives that principle. In this podcast episode, Meg Rivers, managing editor, talks with Dosanjh about what…

This Pharma 50 companion episode delves into the vital topic of trust within the pharmaceutical industry. Morton Nielsen, senior partner for the life sciences practice at Wittkieffer, dissects the concept, drawing on parallels to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and discusses practical methods for measuring and operationally improving trust. This episo…

The 2023 Emerging Pharma Leaders share with Meg Rivers, managing editor of Pharmaceutical Executive, and the editorial team what makes a good leader, what has made them the proudest in their career, lessons they wish they had known when starting out, and more. Congratulations to the 2023 Emerging Pharma Leaders: Natasha A. Hernday, chief business o…

Launching a drug and receiving approvals—whether it’s in the U.S. or globally—is challenging to navigate. It’s a process that often takes years and a lot of back-and-forth communication with regulatory bodies. In this episode, Torrey Cope, partner, food, drug, and medical device practice, Sidley Austin LLP, discusses drug approvals and drug launche…

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast, we dive into a conversation with Frank Watanabe, president and CEO of Arcutis, a medical dermatology company with a patient-first approach. Discover how Arcutis is transforming the dermatology landscape with its innovative product offerings, such as FDA-approved Zoryve for topical treatment o…

Elizabeth (Beth) Garner, chief scientific officer for Ferring Pharmaceuticals, speaks with Meg Rivers, managing editor, about: 1) her journey into the world of pharma, including her transition from being a physician/surgeon to working in clinical trials; 2) both women’s and men’s reproductive health; 3) the latest technologies in fertility treatmen…

Two companies join forces to unlock the hidden potential in existing drugs to save lives suffering from rare diseases. In 2010, Dr. David Fajgenbaum, co-founder, Every Cure, was a third-year medical student when he became critically ill with Castleman disease (CD). After months of hospitalization and in critical condition, nearly dying several time…

Cathi Ahearn is a seasoned biotechnology leaders with formative stints at Genentech, Roche, and now at Bristol Myers Squibb, as SVP of worldwide commercial portfolio strategy. Cathi is focused on one goal: shortening the path between creating medical innovation and getting that innovation to patients. Cathi chats with senior editor at Pharmaceutica…

Across most industries, finding and keeping the right talent is a constant challenge for companies. This challenge is perhaps even more prevalent in the pharmaceutical industry, which requires a significant amount of specialization. Rebekah Martin, senior VP of reward, inclusion, and talent acquisition for AstraZeneca, discusses recruiting talent i…

Join Tina Fascetti, CCO of The Agency Network at MJH Life Sciences for a podcast interview with Ryan Potter, ACD Art, and Priscila Ramos, ACD Copy, from McCann Health as they share the "behind the creative" story of their Apex Award-winning consumer creative campaign for Entresto. The Apex Awards is judged by none other than the people they are aim…

In his position, Faruk Capan leads thousands of employees around the globe with a focus on bold innovation—one can imagine how excited he is about Chat GPT, which set the record for fastest-growing user base in history. Senior editor Fran Pollaro and Faruk go back and forth about positives, negatives, hopes, and fears attached to generative AI for …

It is no easy feat to break into a male-dominated field as a woman, no less the bio/pharmaceutical industry. Piper Trelstad, PhD, head of chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC), Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, shares with Meg Rivers, editor-in-chief of Pharmaceutical Executive, her experiences working in the industry, specific…

Amanda Powers-Han, chief marketing officer at Greater Than One, has a couple of decades in the industry and is always on top of the latest trends in marketing and media for the pharma industry. She talks with senior editor Fran Pollaro about the ascension of social media as an incremental investment to one that is foundational. The pair delve into …

Cell and gene therapies are at the tip of everyone’s tongues in biopharma. Significant headway has been made in this space, though there is more research that needs to be done and many more therapeutic areas to eventually apply this method of treatment to. Chris Fox, president of Novartis Gene Therapies, shares insights into her work with gene ther…

As a society and industry, we’re emerging out of a period of hyper-accelerated digital and virtual growth, a positive born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many in the industry are wondering how the sales force is going to look and how they’re going to approach and communicate effectively with HCPs and patients. Pratap Khedkar, CEO of ZS, discusses th…

On this week’s episode, Meg Rivers, editor-in-chief, and Miranda Schmalfuhs, group social media editor, speak with Steve Paul, chairman of the board, president, and CEO of Karuna Therapeutics, as well as Andrew Miller, founder and chief operating officer of Karuna Therapeutics. Miller was also one of Pharm Exec’s 2020 Emerging Pharma Leaders. The e…

Marcella Milliet Sciorra, Chief Marketing Officer at DeepIntent, discusses Connected TV, or CTV, how it differs from over the top, and how CTV fits into the future of pharmaceutical marketing.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In episode 121 of the Pharm Exec Podcast, Nathalie Dompé, co-CEO of Dompé Pharmaceuticals, shares a glimpse into her journey in the pharma industry, her leadership style, the differences in working in leadership in the United States vs. Europe (Italy, specifically), and technologies in the biopharma industry. Meg Rivers, editor-in-chief, and Mirand…

In episode 120, Nico Saraceno, editor of Pharmaceutical Commerce and host of the Pharmaceutical Commerce Podcast, and Andy Studna, associate editor and cohost of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, discuss what their respective podcasts offer to listeners, best guests, and more. Listen to the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast: https://www.appliedcli…

Sarah McKinnon, Senior Art Director at The Grey Group, discusses her entrance into the advertising world through blending art and science in school, understanding the connection between human health and storytelling, her own experiences as a patient along with a healthy dose of grit and passion to inform her audiences and her career.…

In episode 119, Doina Ionescu, Managing Director, UK & ROI, at Merck, discusses her career journey, gender discrimination in the workplace, her role in the ABPI, and lessons she's taken from Queen Elizabeth II.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In episode 118, Paula Brown Stafford, CEO of Novan, discusses the company’s upcoming NDA filing for its topical agent for molluscum contagiosum, what commercialization could look like and her goals for the future.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In episode 117, Helen Sabzevari, CEO of Precigen, discusses her drive to study science as a Persian-born woman, the opportunities she’s had to research immunology, and how she’s now developing next-generation CAR-T treatments for cancer, in addition to other therapies.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In episode 116, Dr. Greg Rippon, vice president and chief medical partner at Genentech, discusses his work in Alzheimer’s and his outlook for the future of the therapeutic space.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In episode 115, Raj Verma, chief diversity, culture, and experience officer at Sanofi, discusses the various ways people see diversity around the world and how companies should be building diversity, equity, and inclusion into a company’s everyday fabric.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

Proximyl Health’s Halen Dang, VP, Creative Director of Art and Carrie Morris, VP, Creative Director of Copy discuss remote teamwork and how to successfully lead agency creative teams with hybrid schedules.Di Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast

In episode 114, Tiago Reis Marques, MD, PhD, CEO of Pasithea Therapeutics, discusses why it’s important to manage high levels of workplace stress, and how companies can help employees in need. Listen to the latest episode of The Pharmaceutical Commerce Podcast: https://www.pharmaceuticalcommerce.com/view/making-the-commercialization-process-worthwh…