Being a Life Sciences Leader Podcast
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With a bird’s-eye-view of the life sciences industry, Life Sciences Pennsylvania President & CEO, Chris Molineaux, joins Rachael Bushey, Partner and Chair of the Health Sciences Department at Troutman Pepper to welcome life sciences leaders to give insights into the complex and high-risk world of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics and the services that support them. Here we learn what it means to be a life sciences leader.
Meet Your Hosts
Chris Molineaux
President & CEO
Rachael Bushey
Partner & Chair, Health Sciences Department
Meet the hosts of Being a Life Sciences Leader and hear about their experience in the life sciences industry. Chris and Rachael will discuss their current roles, their journeys in the industry, the outline of the podcast ahead. Tune in to hear the stories behind your hosts!
Podcast Guests
Season 2
Peter Miller
CEO, Board of Directors
Topics of this episode include board management, motivating a team, and how many leaders often confuse effort with success.
Full episode available at the top of this page!
John Witkowski
President
In this episode of Being a Life Sciences Leader, President of DSM Biomedical, John Witkowski, discusses how he leads with humor and values continuous learning.
Full episode available at the top of this page!
Bruce Shook
Serial MedTech Entrepreneur
Topics of this episode include learning the importance of steadiness in leadership, how to put the patient first, and how to establish clear goal setting that leads to success.
Ron Philip
CEO
Topics of this episode include cultivating a positive company culture, tips for emerging leaders, and Spark’s newest expansion project in Philadelphia.
Full episode available at the top of this page!
Season 1
Sue Dillon, PhD
Co-Founder, President & CEO
Topics of this episode include transitioning from pharma executive to founder of a start-up, building a network, and leadership in the life sciences.
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Steve Tullman
Executive Chairman
Topics of this episode include mergers and acquisitions, founding a life sciences organization, and investor relations.
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John Jacobs
President & CEO
Topics of this episode include rising in the ranks to become a life sciences executive, taking a leap to become a start-up CEO, and anecdotes regarding building a team and growing your leadership skills.
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Gerri Henwood
President & CEO
Topics of this episode include FDA approvals, taking an organization public, empowering employees, and investor relations.
Full episode available now!
Julian Ritchey
U.S. Head, Vaccine Public Affairs and Advocacy
Topics of this episode include vaccine confidence, working with patient groups, and tips for public policy and advocacy for beginners.
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Ren Capocasale
Vice Chair & Founder
Topics of this episode include pivoting during a pandemic, using challenge to fuel motivation, and tips on partnering for M&A
Full episode available at the top of this page!
Bryant Lim
S.V.P, General Counsel, & Secretary
Topics of this episode include learning to mitigate risk while encourage innovation, avoiding the title “Dr. No,” and lessons learned from years in the industry.
Full episode available at the top of this page!
Dr. Neal Walker
Founder, President & CEO
Topics of this episode include investor relations, lessons from a successful start-up entrepreneur, and having contingencies in place if a business needs to pivot.
Full episode available at the top of this page!
Valerie Asbury
President & CEO
Topics of this episode include leadership tips, spinning out an organization, and pivoting a business plan.
