Podcasts

Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, reveals the mindsets and moves biopharma leaders need to not just endure—but rise above—the current age of industry disruption.

LaShell Robinson, Head of Global Feasibility and Trial Equity at Takeda, speaks about the company's strategies to engage patients in underrepresented populations in its phase III psoriasis trials.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jennifer Harakal, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Canopy Life Sciences, as we unpack the evolving intersection of social media and healthcare decisions. Discover how pharmaceutical companies can navigate regulatory challenges while meaningfully engaging with consumers in digital spaces. Jennifer shares expert strategies for responsible marketing, working with influencers, and creating educational content that bridges the gap between patients and healthcare providers. A must-listen for pharma marketers looking to build trust and compliance in today's social media landscape.

Peter Ax, founder & CEO of UpScriptHealth, discusses the impact of tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry and how digital health platforms could potentially help offset them.

Jennifer Butler, chief commercial officer of Pleio, discusses misinformation's threat to public health, where patients are turning for trustworthy health information, the industry's pivot to peer-to-patient strategies to educate patients, and more.

Ian Baer, Founder and CEO of Sooth, discusses how the growing distrust in social media will impact industry marketing strategies and the relationships between pharmaceutical companies and the patients they aim to serve. He also explains dark social, how to combat misinformation, closing the trust gap, and more.

Bill Grambley, CEO of AllazoHealth, delves into the potential of AI to revolutionize patient engagement and adherence.

Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility (@md.lawrence.werlin on TikTok), discusses how to combat the spread of misinformation on social media, opportunities that social media presents, advancements in fertility technology, and more.

When integrated into pharmaceutical enterprises, scientific data has the potential to drive organizational growth and innovation. Mikael Hagstroem, CEO at leading laboratory informatics provider LabVantage Solutions, discusses how technology partners add significant value to pharmaceutical R&D, in addition to manufacturing quality.

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Shubh Goel, head of immuno-oncology, 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 the STRIDE regimen for unresectable liver cancer.

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, UpScriptHealth's Peter Ax, Founder and CEO, and George Jones, Chief Operations Officer, discuss the issue of counterfeit weight loss drugs, the potential health risks associated with them, increasing access to legitimate weight loss medications and more.

Stacey Fung, Head of Global Medical Information at Gilead Lifesciences, delves into the evolving role of Medical Information (MI) in the pharmaceutical industry. Covering key topics like patient engagement through omnichannel strategies, combating misinformation, and leveraging AI to enhance medical inquiries, the conversation with Stacey highlights MI's critical role in ensuring patient safety and supporting drug development. She also shares her professional journey and tidbits for early career professionals on professional development.

Traci Miller, Director, Sonexus™ Access and Patient Support, Cardinal Health, discusses the current digital trends in the patient services industry and how the optimal balance of technology and talent can transform manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs. Hear how Cardinal Health combines best-in-class program and pharmacy operations with smart digital tools to ensure product and patient success and reduce operational costs.

Brian Hillberdink, EVP, LEO Pharma and President of LEO Pharma's US affiliate, discusses their approach to orphan drug development, challenges and opportunities adapting to the US market, and more.

Head of Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research at Organon, Charlotte Owens, MD, FACOG, discusses the most critical changes needed to close the gaps in R&D for maternal health solutions and how feasible they are to make.

Michael Abrams, Managing Partner at Numerof & Associates discusses pharmacy deserts, alternative solutions to ensure continued access to medications for all Americans, potential long term consequences if these pharmacy closures continue, and more

Jim Shehan, chair of the FDA Regulatory practice, Lowenstein Sandler, discusses 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 for GLP-1s to be covered, advice for investors and financiers considering entering the weight-loss medication market and more.

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 can not only reach diverse audiences more effectively but also contribute to improved patient care outcomes, challenges faced in crafting culturally sensitive messages, and much more.

A Frost & Sullivan industry-wide survey reveals which insights most pharmaceutical companies have mastered and which are still painful or impossible to extract and details the complexity of the process, the confidence companies have in their findings, and more. Hear Web Sun, President and Co-founder of Komodo Health, share what's driving these challenges and how you can overcome them.

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.

Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer, Sooth, discusses how pharmaceutical companies and healthcare advertising agencies can adapt their strategies to attract Gen-Z.

In an interview with PharmExec Associate Editor Don Tracy, Jingsong Wang discusses Nona Biosciences’ recent exclusive license agreement with Pfizer Inc. for the development and commercialization of HBM9033.

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.

Michael Shaw, JD, and Sharon Suchotliff, MPH, from ZS, discuss why measuring impact through a patient-centric lens is a business imperative for life sciences companies. They explore key considerations for a key challenge when thinking about impact for patients in the real world- the compliant measurement of non-promotional activities, results from an early ZS proof of concept to determine Patient Outcomes Impact (POI™) metrics, and discuss what you can do today to advance POI™ at your organization.

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.

Explore the implementation of enterprise laboratory software and the start of a digital transformation in your lab with an industry expert who discusses maximizing returns on investment, upholding data integrity while managing cost containment, and adopting digital best practices. This podcast addresses critical topics such as cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and fiscal strategy for pharmaceutical labs and offers valuable insights for professionals at the crossroads of technology, finance, and pharmaceutical regulations. Discover how laboratories can use software solutions to surpass industry standards while managing costs with Bob Voelkner, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, LabVantage Solutions, Inc.

A discussion of the current standard for diabetes care and how the importance of patient centricity, including addressing patient's mental health, are imperative to the future of the space.

MilliporeSigma’s Stephen Wing, head of Analytical and Logistical Services, discusses the ways in which digital transformation and data transparency dramatically enhance supply chains, and how manufacturers are using the company’s eMERGE™ platform to improve overall efficiencies.

A discussion of the biggest digital trends in clinical research, how COVID-19 impacted digital use for sponsors/CROs, what the future of DCT services looks like, and more.

A discussion of the impact the new FDA SaMD guidance, identifying the differences between companion apps and SaMD, and what to expect from this combination in the future.