Podcast: Being a Life Sciences Leader 

“Being a Life Sciences Leader”

With a bird’s-eye-view of the life sciences industry, Life Sciences Pennsylvania President & CEO, Chris Molineaux, joins Rachael Bushey, Life Sciences Partner & Co-managing partner of the Philadelphia office, Goodwin Procter 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

Meet the hosts of Being a Life Sciences Leader and hear about their experience in the life sciences industry. From fascinations with biology and policy to rising in the ranks at a major law firm, Chris and Rachael utilize their experience in the Commonwealth’s life sciences ecosystem to welcome high level guests to the podcast.

Christopher Molineaux

President & CEO
Life Sciences Pennsylvania

Rachael Bushey

Life Sciences Partner & Co-Managing Partner, Philadelphia Office at Goodwin Procter

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Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 10

Guest Name: Bill Sibold, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Deal of the Year Award

Tune in to this episode and learn about the $660 million public offering Madrigal Pharmaceuticals received to deliver novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Hear from Bill Sibold as he shares his experience leading one of the year's most significant biotech fundraisings, the preparations and strategies behind the raise and how this milestone positions Madrigal to bring innovative treatments to patients.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 9

Guest Name: Senator Devlin Robinson, State Official of the Year Award

Join us as Senator Robinson discusses his key role in passing SB954 - which provides Pennsylvanians better access to personalized treatments following a diagnosis of cancer and other specific diseases through biomarker testing and precision medicine. Learn about Senator Robinson's journey as the bill's prime sponsor, the collaborative efforts to get it unanimously passed in the Senate and what this milestone means for patients and Pennsylvania's healthcare system.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 8

Guest Name: Representative Kyle Mullins, State Official of the Year Award

Tune in to this episode with Representative Mullins, recipient of the 2024 State Official of the Year Award, and learn about his pivotal role in passing HB 1754 - which requires all state-regulated health plans to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. Hear about the personal motivation Representative Mullins had to be the prime sponsor of this bill, the collaborative efforts leading to this near unanimous passage in the House of Representatives and what this milestone means for patients and the Pennsylvania Healthcare system moving forward.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 7

Guest Name: Ben Doranz, PhD, MBA, 2024 Frank Baldino CEO of the Year Award

Tune in to this episode with Ben as he shares the story behind the creation and success of Integral Molecular and Cell Surface Bio. Learn how Ben led the organization through a transformative 2024 from receiving millions in funding to the formation of Cell Surface Bio, their involvement in creating ground-breaking technologies and how they collaborate with local universities and workforce development programs to recruit and nurture talent.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 6

Guest Name: Adrian Rawcliffe, 2024 Patient Impact Award Honoree

Tune in to this episode with Ad as he shares the story behind TECELRA - the first FDA approved engineered cell therapy for a solid tumor. Learn about the journey leading up to this groundbreaking approval, the challenges of bringing a cell therapy to market and the next steps for Adatimmune in the landscape of tumor treatments.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 5

Guest Name: Fred Vogt, 2024 Patient Impact Award Honoree

Tune in to this episode with Fred as he shares the journey behind AMTAGVI - the first FDA approved tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy. Learn about the clinical trial process, how they brought this groundbreaking treatment to market, the impact the Iovance team has on the life sciences industry and how the state of Pennsylvania is supporting Iovance's efforts to treating patients.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 4

Guest Name: Rob Albert, 2024 Patient Impact Award Honoree

This episode features Rob Albert, CEO, B. Braun of America, honoree for the 2024 Patient Impact Award. Hear from Rob and discover how B. Braun took decisive action during Hurricanes Helene and Milton to secure the supply of critical I.V. fluid to hospitals affected by these disasters. Learn how they collaborated with government agencies like the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), navigated challenges, and ensured patients had the necessary resources in a time of crisis.

Being a Life Sciences Leader | Season 7 Episode 3

Guest Name: Adele Oliva, 2025 Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Leadership Award Honoree

This episode features Adele Oliva, the recipient of the 2025 Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Leadership Award. Learn about the impact Adele has made on the life sciences industry in PA supporting the growth of commercial stage healthcare companies. Hear her journey from university to finding a gap in the system that ultimately led to founding 1315 Capital and building a strong team. Meet Adele at the Annual Dinner & Showcase alongside other award honorees, March 12, 2025 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art!

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