Pharm Exec Podcast

Amie Krause, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, and Kristin Yarema, Chief Commercial Officer, of Atara Biotherapeutics, talk about gender diversity in the c-suite and how that can benefit a company both internally and externally.

Michael Petroutsas, Senior Vice President and Head of GSK’s US Oncology Business Unit, talks about how his background has taught him the importance of connecting with patients on their level and how he brings that mentality to GSK.

Tom McCourt, CEO of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, talks about his 30-plus years in the gastrointestinal space, including his experiences bringing top GI medicines Prilosec, Nexium, Entocort, Zelnorm, and Linzess to market.

Dr. Michael Henderson, chief business officer of BridgeBio Pharma, and one of Pharm Exec’s 2021 Emerging Pharma Leaders, discusses how his company goes beyond the traditional “hand off” approach between academia and industry, and looks to partner with institutions early on to fill important voids in drug development.

Dr. Edith Perez, Chief Medical Officer of Bolt Biotherapeutics, discusses how she approaches drug development in oncology, and what she contributes outside of work to help raise awareness for cancer.

Audrey Greenberg, co-founder and executive managing director of the Center for Breakthrough Medicines and Discovery Labs, discusses how cell and gene therapy has turned Philadelphia into Cellicon Valley, and how her organization is playing a role in that growth even beyond the city’s boarders.

Yan Chen, CEO of Elpis Biopharmaceuticals, discusses how she transformed her scientific background into launching her own biotech.

Arthur Kuan, CEO of CG Oncology, talks about the present and future of bladder cancer therapies, and how he’s committed to making a difference.

Cherie Davies, SVP, Executive Creative Director at FCB Chicago, talks about inspiring award-winning creative, especially in COVID times.

Emma Chaffin, vice president and country head of Galapagos UK, talks about how she has dealt with her own cancer diagnosis and the effects it has had on her life and work in pharma.

Teresa Bitetti, President of the Global Oncology Business Unit at Takeda Pharmaceuticals discusses the dynamic nature of the oncology space, and how leadership style and corporate culture play an important role in managing such a business.

Judy Stewart, head of US vaccines at GSK, talks about the effects of people missing their recommended vaccinations during the pandemic and the importance of delivering a message of value for vaccines.

Tina and Kathy Delaney, CCO of Publicis Health/Saatchi Wellness, chat about creative inspiration, trends and surreal career moments in this episode of Behind the Creative.

Mike Starich, CEO of Orion Talent, and Dr. Armand Balboni, CEO of Appili Therapeutics, discuss how veterans have specific skills and qualities that can set them up for success in pharma, and what the industry can do to uncover their potential.

Darrell Wakefield, Franchise Head, Solid Tumor, Sanofi Genzyme, talks creative impact on brand success.

Since 2008, Pharmaceutical Executive has recognized a class of biopharma professionals to receive the title Emerging Pharma Leader. This year, along with their profiles in our May issue, our editorial team presents a webcast featuring the winners and their up-and-coming perspectives on a range of industry topics. Get a full list of our #2021EPL and read their profiles here:https://www.pharmexec.com/view/epl-2021

Sandor Schoichet, an independent advisor, and director of Meridian Management Consultants based in San Francisco, and Pharm Exec’s Sustainability columnist, and his co-collaborator, Thomas Scheiwiller, an independent advisor and board member based in Zurich, discuss many of the topics we touch on today in regard to biopharma’s approach to integrating environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, issues into business strategy.

Shaheed Peera, President, Founder and CEO of The Creative Floor Awards, London, and Global Creative Lead for Reckitt Benckiser ECom, talks about inspiring award-winning creative, reflects on his time as President on Cannes, and provides some insight on his award show The Creative Floor as well as a few tips about the inaugural PharmExec APEX Awards Submit your PE APEX nominations here: https://apex.pharmexec.com/pages/apex-home?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=PE

Dr. Michele Cleary, CEO of the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, discusses how the foundation has navigated COVID to help keep critical cancer research going throughout the pandemic.

John Furey, CEO of Imvax and an Editorial Advisory Board member for Pharm Exec, discusses some leadership principles he learned while playing rugby as a young man in Ireland, and how those tenets can translate to the C-suite.