Podcast: Being a Life Sciences Leader 

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 9 Episode 5

Guest Name: Senator Frank Farry

Stream the fifth episode of Season 9 - featuring the 2026 Award Honorees. In this episode, we talk with Pennsylvania State Senator Farry about his path in public service and the experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership. The conversation covers Pennsylvania’s growing life sciences sector, the importance of fostering innovation and developing a strong workforce. Senator Farry also reflects on his commitment to serving the community and what it means to be recognized as State Official of the Year.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 9 Episode 4

Guest Name: Lex Johnson, PhD

Stream the fourth episode of Season 9 - featuring the 2026 Award Honorees. In this episode, Lex discusses Dispatch Bio’s growth from its early days, how academia and entrepreneurship have shaped their approach to innovation, and what it means to be named LSPA’s Emerging Company of the Year. The conversation also explores the milestones behind the recognition, Pennsylvania’s thriving life sciences ecosystem, and what’s next for the company as it continues to advance its mission.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 9 Episode 3

Guest Name: Zev Sunleaf

Stream the third episode of Season 9 - featuring the 2026 Award Honorees. Join Zev as he discusses his work at CHOP, advancing innovation in pediatric healthcare, and the power of collaboration across the life sciences industry. Hear insights on leadership, service, and the impact of building connections that drive research, discovery and patient care forward.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 9 Episode 2

Guest Name: Stanley Plotkin, MD

Stream the second episode of Season 9 - featuring the 2026 Award Honorees. This week’s episode is with Dr. Stanley Plotkin, renowned virologist and developer of the rubella vaccine, as he reflects on his career, key vaccine breakthroughs and the impact of receiving the Scientific Achievement Award.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 9 Episode 1

Guest Name: Paul Friedman, MD

Stream the first episode of Season 9 - featuring the 2026 Award Honorees. We kick off Season 9 with Dr. Paul Friedman, recipient of the Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Award, as he discusses his career journey from academic medicine at Harvard Medical School to leadership roles in the biotechnology industry. He will also reflect on Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry and what the Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Leadership Award means to him.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 8 Episode 9

Guest Name: Will Kane, MBA

Tune in to the Season 8 finale of Being a Life Sciences Leader featuring Will Kane. In this episode, Will reflects on his leadership experiences that span startups and global organizations. Learn about his role leading organizations through clinical trials, funding, acquisitions and commercialization, the evolution of his leadership style and advice for aspiring leaders in the life sciences industry.