Fraser Dove International

Active Ingredients

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The Active Ingredients podcast dissects the very essence of exceptional leadership in the life sciences. Our quest is to educate, motivate, and inspire life science professionals to soar to new heights of visionary leadership. Join host Thomas Dove, Co-Founder at Fraser Dove International, as he delves into enriching discussions at the intersection of science and leadership. Wherever you are in your career journey, whether just starting out or leading a team or department, you'll discover a wealth of practical insights and wisdom to carve your leadership journey in the life sciences.

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Fraser Dove International

Episodes

Building Resilient Global Supply Chains With Frank Binder 20.06.2025 59:47

In this episode of the Active Ingredients podcast, host Thomas Dove interviews Frank Binder, Global Supply Chain Transformation Leader and former executive at Santen, Celgene, and Novartis. Frank shares his remarkable journey from a self-described "non-born leader" to becoming one of the most trusted voices in global pharmaceutical supply chain leadership. This episode examines how supply chain le...

Channeling Energy and Building Excellence with Tom Merriam 04.06.2025 1:01:03

In this episode of the Active Ingredients podcast, host Thomas Dove interviews Tom Merriam, Head of Corporate Strategy and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Organon. Tom shares his remarkable journey from MedTech manufacturing to McKinsey consulting and into pharmaceutical executive leadership, driven by a personal mission to expand access to healthcare. After experiencing serious health challenges in...

Empowering Teams and Building Legacy With Ian Wells 26.05.2025 57:27

In this episode of the Active Ingredients podcast, host Thomas Dove interviews Ian Wells, former CFO at Hoya Vision Care, whose leadership approach redefines what finance leadership can be. Ian reveals himself as "a business-focused and people-focused person" rather than just a numbers specialist, sharing how this mindset helped him build teams with zero attrition over five years. His jo...

Leading With Impact and Authenticity With Kenneth Lee 15.05.2025 49:09

In this episode of the Active Ingredients podcast, host Thomas Dove interviews Kenneth Lee, EVP and Head of Biopharma at Impact Global. Kenneth shares his unconventional career journey across Eastern and Western business cultures, from his beginnings as an introverted researcher to becoming a commercial leader. The conversation explores his formula for balancing precise metrics with genuine human...

Vision, Integrity & Taking Chances with Alexandre Montague 10.04.2025 1:04:39

In this episode of the Active Ingredients podcast, host Thomas Dove interviews Alexandre Montague, a purpose-driven CEO in the vision care space whose leadership philosophy centres on integrity, transparency, and empathy. Alexandre's journey takes us from launching businesses in Japan with just "a desk and a phone" to leading global organisations with over 20,000 employees. His caree...

Braving Ambiguity with Deanna Angello 10.04.2025 1:03:29

In this episode of the Active Ingredients podcast, host Thomas Dove interviews Deanna Angello, a veteran commercial leader in the life sciences industry with over two decades of experience. With a career spanning major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Genentech, Janssen, and Kite Pharma, Deanna has successfully launched seven blockbuster drugs, generating over £7 billion in revenue. Now...

Adapting Leadership Across Borders with Laurent Abuaf 02.04.2025 1:25:02

In this episode of the Active Ingredients podcast, host Thomas Dove interviews Laurent Abuaf, a seasoned commercial leader with a diverse international career spanning industries, continents, and leadership levels. Laurent shares his fascinating journey from his early days in the automotive industry and consulting at BCG to senior leadership roles at AstraZeneca, where he spent over 15 years, and...