How Samsung Biologics Achieved 16 Top Pharma Partnerships as a CDMO

Life Sciences 360

Welcome to episode 061 of Life Sciences 360.
In this episode of Life Sciences 360, host Harsh Thakkar sits down with Kevin Sharp, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales at Samsung Biologics. They dive deep into the evolving CDMO industry, the importance of agility, innovation, and the strategic growth pillars that are driving success at Samsung Biologics. Kevin shares his journey from government roles to life sciences, discusses the rapid advancements in ADCs, and explores how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the industry.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:02 - Overcoming Roadblocks in the Industry
00:10 - Flexibility and Agility in Implementation
00:18 - Innovating Through Challenges
00:24 - The Mission of Life Sciences and Pharma
00:52 - The Speed Factor in Pharma Development
01:26 - Introduction to Kevin Sharp and Samsung Biologics
02:00 - Kevin Sharp's Career Journey to Life Sciences
03:29 - Transition from Pharma to CDMO Space
05:29 - The Rapid Growth of the CDMO Industry
07:14 - Key Challenges in Transitioning to a CDMO Role
09:22 - The Boom of CDMOs and Their Impact
11:32 - Regulatory Challenges and CDMO Expertise
13:48 - Strategic Partnerships with Top Pharma Companies
15:59 - The Importance of Diversification and Capability Growth
18:25 - Building Long-Term Partnerships with CDMOs
22:04 - Adapting to Roadblocks with Agility
23:59 - ADC Market Insights and Samsung Biologics’ Strategy
28:24 - The Future of Life Sciences: New Modalities and Technologies
30:27 - Leveraging Emerging Technologies like AI in CDMOs
34:52 - Leadership and Operational Excellence in Life Sciences
39:20 - Working at Samsung Biologics
41:17 - Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Kevin Sharp
Connect with Kevin Sharp:
Kevin's LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsharp)
Samsung Biologics: (https://www.samsungbiologics.com/)
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