Apsida Insights

In this episode CCO Ben Pearce , sits down with VP of North America Jon Orsbourn as he shares his journey from London to Boston, stepping into the US recruitment market while staying true to Apsida’s mission. Jon opens up about the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to the US, both professionally and personally. From adapting to a new business landscape to embedding himself in Boston’s...

Senior Director Harry Williams joins Chief Commercial Officer Michael Georgiadis to discuss the bold launch of Apsida’s London office. They explore the vision behind the expansion, what makes London the perfect next step for Apsida, and how this new chapter sets the stage for exciting growth in 2025 and beyond. Harry shares his passion for building a culture of trust, innovation, and elite perform...

Co-founders Ben , Jamie , and Michael reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped 2024—and how these experiences are setting the stage for an even bigger 2025. Join us for our first ‘Sofa Session’ as they discuss: •⁠ Lessons learned from the Covid boom and beyond. •⁠ The importance of culture, celebrating wins, and adapting to change. •⁠ How the London and Boston expansions are just the start of wh...

In our latest episode, Jamie Salmon sits down with the brilliant Behzad Kharabi , a leader who's transformed the oncology space. From an aspiring doctor to becoming a Chief Medical Officer with a global impact, Behzad's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, he shares the career-defining feedback that steered him from academia into industry, how he's navigated the challenges of le...

Welcome to the third instalment of Targeted Talks, in which our Co-Founder and Director, Jamie Salmon , sits down with world-class oncology leaders to hear about their journeys so far. In this edition, Eliel Bayever shares his story of being a well-respected paediatric clinician and diving head-first into the pharmaceutical industry much later than many of his peers.  In our latest blog post , we’...

Targeted Talks | Apsida’s Co-Founder and Director, Jamie Salmon , sits down with world-class oncology leaders to hear about their journeys so far. In this month's episode, Elisabeth Oelmann shares her inspiring story from being a ‘naive’ teenager in Germany to becoming an SVP oncology leader in the United Kingdom. During the conversation, Elisabeth highlights the secret to successfully managing a...

Apsida's Co-Founder Jamie Salmon , and Dr. Michael Grant (Executive Medical Director at Infinitropes) explore the mutual benefits of industry-based physicians maintaining a clinical practice. In our latest blog post , we also offer advice for biotechs keen to support physicians in this dual role and industry-based physicians aiming to continue their clinical practice.

Welcome to the first instalment of Targeted Talks, Apsida’s newest podcast and blog series in which our Co-Founder and Director, Jamie Salmon , sits down with world-class oncology leaders to hear about their journeys so far. In this edition, Dr Michael Grant shares his impressive story of following a traditional academic career before unexpectedly transitioning to the biotech industry. View our ke...

With 10 years of experience and connections in the Oncology Clinical Development field, Jamie Salmon brings you inspiring stories and invaluable insights from industry leaders, in our latest Apsida Insights segment. Discover the unique career paths that led these pioneers to oncology, the passions that drive them, and their visions for the future. Get a glimpse into the human side of leadership, f...

Our next guest is Sarah McKeown-Cannon , who is the VP of Growth for Publicis Health and an expert in Clinical Trial Experience. As a rare disease patient herself, Sarah’s passion for human-centred research is personal. She challenges clients to think beyond the boundaries of “traditional” clinical trial design to solve their number one challenge - patient recruitment - by recognising patients as...

Our second guest is Jane Myles, who is the Program Director for the DTRA and advisor to several life sciences organizations. Her career, spanning over two and a half decades, has seen her work for some of the most well-known and respected organisations in the world. We would love to hear your feedback on the series and if you have any questions/ topics you would like us to discuss in future episod...

Our host for this series is William Penticost, who is Head of Vendor Services at Apsida Life Science. We're kicking off 2024 with Dawn Brockett who is an author, keynote speaker, professor, advisor in the research and treatment of anorexia, and the managing director of CNS Summit. We would love to hear your feedback on our first episode and if you have any questions/ topics you would like us to di...