Podcasts

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.

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.

Lung-I Cheng, vice president of cell and gene therapy (CGT), Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), discusses CGT commercialization strategies, common knowledge gaps, and what he wishes companies knew about commercialization strategies.

In this Pharm Exec Podcast episode, Gerald Kierce, co founder and CEO of Trustible, and Andrew Camino Chung, 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.

In this Pharm Exec Podcast episode, Alice Valder Curran, life sciences regulatory expert and partner, Hogan Lovells LLP, discusses the biggest drug pricing challenges today, what companies should consider for drug pricing (from a legal perspective), the status and potential impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and drug pricing recommendations.

Sharon Suchotliff, associate principal at ZS and lead for patient centricity, discusses why patient centricity has become a business imperative for life sciences companies. Sharon delves into the measurement of patient centricity, provides examples of how different companies have approached this and ZS’s approach for Patient Outcomes Impact (POI).

Senior editor Fran Pollaro chats with Sharlene Jenner, vice president of engagement strategy, Abelson Taylor about the transformative impact and ethical considerations of AI in the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing its potential in data analysis and marketing, while also highlighting the pioneering work of AI companies in advancing drug discovery.

HBA mentor of the year and director of U.S. public affairs for AbbVie, Jag Dosanjh, divulges in this Pharm Exec Podcast his approach to leadership and how: “If you listen well, you can learn well.”

Senior editor Fran Pollaro and Morten Nielsen, senior partner for the life sciences practice at Wittkieffer, embark on an insightful exploration of trust in the pharmaceutical industry, discussing its measurement, improvement, and critical role in governance, culture, leadership, and organizational structure, while offering practical advice for industry leaders on embedding transparency, inclusion, and accountability into daily operations.

Torrey Cope, partner, food, drug, and medical device practice, Sidley Austin LLP, reveals current regulatory challenges in the U.S. for drug approvals, how a one-sized-fits-all approach to marketing and global launches no longer works, and when a global launch may be advantageous.

Elizabeth (Beth) Garner, chief scientific officer for Ferring Pharmaceuticals, discusses her transition from being a physician to working in pharma, new technologies in reproductive health for men and women, as well as access limitations in fertility treatment.

Increasingly clinical pharma and biotech organizations are deciding to commercialize on their own; just as Contract Research Organizations (CROs) transformed clinical trial operations, Contract Commercial Services are transforming commercial operations. Emerging service models offer new options for clinical organizations. In this podcast, Brent Herspiegel, CEO, and Santosh Naik, Partner, Herspiegel Consulting, share the considerations for pharma and biotech organizations when deciding on their commercial path and partner. How Contract Commercial Services can mitigate common launch risks, what we can learn from Herspiegel Consulting’s experience with 100+ pharma product launches.

Rebekah Martin, senior VP of reward, inclusion, and talent acquisition at AstraZeneca, discusses recruiting talent in pharma, including finding and keeping the right talent, identifying and nurturing talent (students, specifically), and diversity in the workforce.