Best Biotech Product Launch Podcasts (2024)

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Leveraging people, processes and technology to deliver for biotech 21:35

7h ago21:35

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Small and emerging biotech companies have varied challenges compared to mid-large size pharma companies, with paths that aren’t always as straightforward as taking a compound through clinical development to launch. Our biotech clients drive towards these key inflection points from proof of concept to compound development, to capital raises based on…

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Conducting the Medical Office 24:37

1h ago24:37

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When does a biotech need a Chief Medical Officer? "If you're asking, you probably needed one yesterday," suggests Dr. Benit Maru in this straight-talking episode of Emerging Biotech Leader. The SSI Strategy medical lead breaks from convention, arguing that early-stage organizations - particularly those in rare disease or novel modalities - can't af…

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Right Time, Right Team: How to Optimize Medical Leadership 32:22

19d ago32:22

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Have you ever wondered what makes a great biotech CMO? In this episode of the Emerging Biotech Leader, Dr. Steven Zelenkofske shares the practical, hard-earned insights he’s gained from his five CMO positions and multiple board roles, offering straightforward advice on how CMOs can step in early, build strong executive relationships, and drive clin…

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How (and Why) to Maintain a Customer-Centric Focus When Planning Your Exit | Glenn Hanner 28:18

11d ago28:18

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Follow Glenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-hanner-632291a/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 In this episode of LifeSci Continuum, I'm thrilled to reconnect with Glenn…

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The New Board Game: Strategic Moves in Biotech 16:43

14d ago16:43

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The relationship between biotech leadership and their boards is evolving, particularly as private equity takes a larger role in the industry. In this episode of the Emerging Biotech Leader, Nick Amigone from Amulet Capital Partners offers a unique perspective on building effective board relationships from the private equity vantage point. The conve…

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Supercharging Biotechs: The Power of Strategic Board Engagement 35:24

30d ago35:24

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How can biotech CEOs and their boards foster strong, trusting relationships that drive effective decision-making and long-term success? In this episode of Emerging Biotech Leader, host Kim Kushner explores this critical question together with Don de Bethizy. Don is a seasoned life sciences executive with over 30 years of experience, having served a…

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Navigating market access in neuroscience: Challenges and strategies 26:22

2M ago26:22

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Dr. Andreas Lysandropoulos, Senior Vice President and Global Therapeutic Head of Neurosciences, and Wyatt Gotbetter, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Access Consulting, join Bev Hope, Parexel’s Marketing Strategy Director, in a podcast discussion of how sponsors can build a value proposition and market access strategy for novel neurological and psy…

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Life Science Marketing Agencies Exposed: Top Secrets Revealed | Marc Frechette 35:02

2M ago35:02

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 Follow Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalmktggeek/ This is the chat life science marketing agencies don’t want clients to watch. In…

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How Smart Risk Management Safeguards Your Biotech Venture 25:50

1M ago25:50

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In this episode of "The Emerging Biotech Leader" podcast, host Ramin Frahood speaks with Helen Kargaryani, VP Global Head of Quality/Quality Services at SSI Strategy. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, Helen shares her expertise on quality and risk management. Risk management in these industries is a crit…

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Get More Leads with Customer Value Journey Mapping | Kathleen Mitchell 17:11

2M ago17:11

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Follow Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canadiankate/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 In this episode of LifeSci Continuum, I'm joined again by Kathleen Mitchell as we d…

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How to Start a Life Science Company: Busting 3 New Founder Misconceptions | Karthik Ramachandran 35:21

2M ago35:21

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Follow Karthik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kansasbioengineer/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 In this episode of LifeSci Continuum, I'm joined by Karthik Ramachandran, a…

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De-risking Drug Development | Episode 5: Expand the use and value of your product over time 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

De-risking Drug Development is a five-part podcast series that explores the business-critical decisions that take place at each stage of the drug development process. We know that novel therapies often don’t meet their revenue expectations, but through informed decision-making, you can minimize risk and maximize the probability of commercial succes…

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De-risking Drug Development | Episode 4: Implement market launch strategy, pre-approval 33:53

2M ago33:53

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De-risking Drug Development is a five-part podcast series that explores the business-critical decisions that take place at each stage of the drug development process. We know that novel therapies often don’t meet their revenue expectations, but through informed decision-making, you can minimize risk and maximize the probability of commercial succes…

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Where Risk Meets Opportunity: Strategies for MedTech Success 44:57

2M ago44:57

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This episode offers critical insights on leveraging risk management as a strategic advantage in medical device development. In a conversation with Ramin Farhood, Bijan Elahi, with over 30 years of experience, provides a roadmap for integrating safety considerations into innovation pipelines, potentially accelerating time-to-market and enhancing com…

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How To Use Voice of Customer to Differentiate Your Medical Device | Glenn Hanner 36:05

2M ago36:05

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 In this episode of LifeSci Continuum, I’m joined by Glenn Hanner, FCMO and experienced marketing leader in the industry to explore how lif…

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How Building an Online “University” Led to Record-breaking Medical Device Growth | Marc Frechette 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 Follow Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalmktggeek/ About Marc: Marc is a veteran digital marketing and communications professional …

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Using Omnichannel Marketing to Launch Your Digital Health Product | Kathleen Mitchell 34:38

3M ago34:38

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 Follow Kathleen Mitchell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canadiankate/ About Kathleen: She is a Strategic marketing executive with 20+ years …

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Patients as Partners: A Winning Strategy for Drug Development - Laurie Smaldone-Alsup: 37 24:25

3M ago24:25

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The latest Emerging Biotech Leader podcast tackles the important topic of patient-focused drug development, offering valuable insights for the biotech industry. Our host Kim Kushner engages in an insightful dialogue with Dr. Laurie Smaldone-Alsup, SVP Regulatory Science at SSI Strategy, who brings years of hands-on regulatory experience to the conv…

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Tackling The Biggest Life Science Product Marketing Challenges | Bill Schick 17:19

3M ago17:19

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430By Bill Schick FCMO

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How to Grow by Creating a Culture of Leadership in Your Life Sciences Company | Dr. Russ Ouellette 59:03

3M ago59:03

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 Follow Russ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russouellette/ Russ's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RussOuellette @RussOuellette …

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Win Life Science Product Management with Data and A Strong Business Case | Kate French 21:35

3M ago21:35

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Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BillSchickFCMO Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380430 Follow Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-king-french-pmp-b14a7716/ In this episode, I’m joined by Kate French to explore the cri…

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Forecasting your Exit (as a Life Science Company) | Dave Iannetta 22:27

3M ago22:27

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When it comes to product launches, we tend to hyperfocus on just simply getting everything to launch and we tend to leave the exit strategy to the end. On this episode of LifeSci Continuum, we are joined by David Iannetta as we learn that it is truly never too early to start preparing for your exit. Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/foundera…

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Preparing for your Life Science Product Launch | Christi Unger 30:37

3M ago30:37

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Launching a product is a rollercoaster for product managers and marketers. But jumping in right before the finish line is a different type of ride. In this episode, we are joined by Christi Unger as we discuss her experience launching life-science products and the lessons she learned. Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact …

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The Keys for Building High Performance Life Science Teams | Kate French 22:21

3M ago22:21

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Without two important team traits, your team might be missing their mark. On this week's episode, Kate French joins us to talk about her experience working with engineering and what goes into building effective, high-performing teams in your life sciences company. Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshage…

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Rare Diseases, Real Lives: Bridging Patient Needs and Drug Development - Dr. Edward M. Kaye : 36 26:42

4M ago26:42

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On this episode of Emerging Biotech Leader, Kim Kushner sits down with Edward M Kaye, M.D., CEO and director of Stoke Therapeutics, to talk about his work in rare disease drug development. Throughout their conversation, Ed describes the challenges of first-in-class drug development. He explains the importance of understanding diseases thoroughly an…

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Podcast: Accelerated approvals – what’s next, confirmatory trials, access, and pricing 12:51

4M ago12:51

12:51

Focusing on cell and gene therapies, this podcast discusses the use of accelerated approvals for fast tracking promising novel medicines through clinical development to registration.By PAREXEL

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Go Above & Beyond with Your Next Medical Device Launch (or Exit) | David Iannetta 46:56

4M ago46:56

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You might be thinking about highlighting the features and benefits of your medical device. Well, David Iannetta joins us to talk about how looking past the status quo could be the X-Factor for your next Product Launch (or Exit). Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast:…

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Product Management Basics (for Life Science Companies) | Jim Dembkoski 59:37

4M ago59:37

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On this episode, we are joined by Jim Dembkoski who is bringing 15 years of product management advice to the table. Join us as we discuss how Jim got into Product Management and the key lessons he learned along the way. Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ Video Podcast: https://…

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Welcome to LifeSci Continuum with Bill Schick | Podcast Introduction 2:14

4M ago2:14

2:14

Kicking off the LifeSci Continuum, we are going to cover almost every aspect of Commercialization and product life cycle stage. From Launch to Exit, we go deep with expert interviews, tips, shortcuts, and best practices to help you level up. Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/founderandcdo/ Contact Bill: https://meshagency.com/lets-connect/ V…

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Real-World Evidence and Putting Patients at the Center of Drug Development - Dr. Chantal van Gils : 35 22:46

4M ago22:46

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Summary: In this episode, host Kim Kushner is joined by Dr. Chantal van Gils, a leading expert in evidence and value strategy at SSI Strategy. Building on the previous podcast discussion with Christian Howell of Cognito, this episode delves into three key themes:1) differing evidentiary requirements for medical devices versus pharmaceuticals, 2) th…

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De-risking Drug Development | Episode 3: Plan how to get to market quickly, post proof-of-concept 39:29

5M ago39:29

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De-risking Drug Development is a five-part podcast series that explores the business-critical decisions that take place at each stage of the drug development process. We know that novel therapies often don’t meet their revenue expectations, but through informed decision-making, you can minimize risk and maximize the probability of commercial succes…

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Daring to Fail Forward: The Mindset Catalyzing Healthcare Breakthroughs - Christian Howell : 34 39:30

5M ago39:30

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This episode features an interview with Christian Howell, Chief Commercial Officer at Cognito Therapeutics, a biotech company pioneering a neurotechnology approach to treat Alzheimer's disease. Christian draws on his diverse background spanning the military, medical device giant Medtronic, and now the biotech industry. The conversation covers Cogni…

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Enabling Successful Sites Ep. 2: Empowering Sites to be More Inclusive Through Cultural Sensitivity Training 27:09

5M ago27:09

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The second episode of our ‘Enabling Successful Sites’ series features a discussion between Karen McIntyre (VP, Global Site Alliances), Xoli Belgrave (Sr. Director, Head of Clinical Trial Diversity and Inclusion), Jamie Langley (Executive Director, Parexel Academy) and Dr. Lovie Negrin, CEO and Founder of Randomize now on how we can empower and leve…

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Enabling Successful Sites Ep. 3: Taking the complexity out of oncology trials 26:40

5M ago26:40

26:40

Oncology clinical trials present unique challenges for investigative sites, including complex trial designs, challenging eligibility criteria, and invasive procedures. In addition, the oversaturation of trials leads to competition for patients and experienced sites. The third episode of Enabling Successful Sites features a discussion between Karen …

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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the Biotech Development Process - Dr. Thomas Lönngren : 33 31:13

6M ago31:13

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Episode Overview: In this podcast interview, Ramin Farhood hosts Dr. Thomas Lönngren, an expert in drug regulation, approval, and market access. Thomas has an impressive career spanning over three decades, including a transformative tenure as the executive director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). He currently serves as a strategic advisor, …

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De-risking Drug Development | Episode 2: Focus on safety and efficacy and prove quickly that your product works 38:13

6M ago38:13

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De-risking Drug Development is a five-part podcast series that explores the business-critical decisions that take place at each stage of the drug development process. We know that novel therapies often don’t meet their revenue expectations, but through informed decision-making, you can minimize risk and maximize the probability of commercial succes…

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Redefining Roles: From Medical Practice to Biotech Ventures - Keith Gottesdiener : 32 42:56

6M ago42:56

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In this episode of the Emerging Biotech Leader podcast, hosts Kim Kushner and Ramin Farhood interview Keith Gottesdiener, President and CEO of Prime Medicine. They discuss Keith's unconventional career path, which spans roles as a physician, research scientist, drug development leader at Merck for over 16 years, and entrepreneurial biotech CEO at R…

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Ep020 - Ryan Cubero: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Career Transitions 1:27:24

6M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

What does a data scientist do? How does the work environment in a start-up contrast with that in academia? What challenges await those who switch scientific disciplines? How to stay involved with the scientific community beyond academia? The typical academic path involves numerous transitions—changing projects, labs, and institutes. Mobility is not…

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Balancing Current Needs and Long-Term Goals in Biotech : 31 23:16

6M ago23:16

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In this engaging episode of the Emerging Biotech Leader podcast, Kim Kushner, Ramin Farhood, and Jackie Levine discuss the key lessons learned from the previous conversation with Dr. Dan Bloomfield, CMO at Anthos Therapeutics. The trio focuses on the challenges biotech companies face when building organizations with evolving goals, the important ro…

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De-risking Drug Development | Episode 1: How to drive value in pre-clinical development 23:37

7M ago23:37

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By PAREXEL

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Growing Early Biotech Startups Through Connection - Dan Bloomfield : 30 38:54

7M ago38:54

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In this episode of the Emerging Biotech Leader podcast, hosts Kim Kushner and Ramin Farhad speak with Dr. Dan Bloomfield, Chief Medical Officer of Anthos Therapeutics. Dan generously shares insights from his diverse career that has spanned academia at Columbia University, over a decade at big pharma giant Merck across multiple leadership roles, and…

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Ep019 - Peggy Sotiropoulou: Mythbusting Biotech Industry: Insights from a CSO 56:14

7M ago56:14

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What does a CSO of a biotech company do on a day-to-day basis? How much truth lies behind the common stereotypes about working in the biotech industry? What can make you stand out as a candidate for a biotech industry job? Step into the dynamic world of biotech with our latest episode as we debunk common myths and uncover the realities of working i…

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Enabling Successful Sites, Episode 1: Solving Site Feasibility and Start-Up Challenges 16:40

7M ago16:40

16:40

The site feasibility and initiation process can be a frustrating one for investigative sites due to lengthy questionnaires, duplication in data requests, and unrealistic recruitment targets and start-up timelines. In the first episode of our Enabling Successful Sites podcast Parexel's Karen McIntyre, VP of Global Site Alliances and Marta Leon, VP o…

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Rare Endpoints: Delivering on Unmet Patient Needs 11:19

7M ago11:19

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The latest episode of Preparing for a Cell and Gene Future features a discussion between Jamie Pierson (Program Lead within Parexel’s Cell and Gene Center of Excellence) and Kim MacDonnell (Associate Director for Rare Diseases). They consider uses of surrogate markers as endpoints in rare disease development and look ahead to positive directions es…

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Advancing Precision Oncology: Expanding Patient Access to Biomarkers and Testing Capabilities Part 3 13:22

8M ago13:22

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In this third episode on advancing precision oncology, we continue discussing the role of expanding patient access to biomarkers and evolving testing capabilities. Our precision oncology experts delve into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the rapidly changing landscape. They explore advancements in data, machine learning, and test…

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Advancing Precision Oncology: Expanding Patient Access to Biomarkers and Testing Capabilities Part 2 13:27

8M ago13:27

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In this second episode on advancing precision oncology through patient access to biomarkers and testing, the discussion focuses on the benefits of integrating multi-omic data in precision oncology and how it can enhance treatment selection. Our experts discuss the importance of looking beyond genomics and considering other omics, such as immunomics…

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Advancing Precision Oncology: Expanding Patient Access to Biomarkers and Testing Capabilities Part 1 20:51

8M ago20:51

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In this first episode, join our clinical development and market access experts who discuss the role of biomarker research, discovery, and patient access in advancing precision oncology to date. Biomarkers have been central to improving patient outcomes and guiding treatment guidelines in lung, breast, and blood cancers. With that backdrop, our expe…

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Ep018 - Ashley Ruba: How to launch a fulfilling non-academic career? 1:08:32

8M ago1:08:32

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What does a Human Factors Engineer do? What can lead to a decision to exit academia, and what can drive someone to share their transition publicly? What are the do's & don'ts of job hunting? Our guest is Ashley Ruba - an American researcher, currently working as a Human Factors Engineer at Arthrex. Ashley is also a founder of After Academia, a coac…

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Ep017 - Rose De Guzman: Making science more accessible through Product Management and Mentoring 53:47

9M ago53:47

53:47

What does the position of Product Manager entail? What makes someone who has a good chance of becoming a PI leave academia? How to deal with imposter syndrome during big career transitions? Our guest is Rose De Guzman - a Filipino-American scientist, currently working as a Product Manager at Evident Scientific. Rose is a passionate advocate for mak…

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