Life Science Success

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Simran Padam, MD, APMMC, Executive Director of Medical Affairs at Worldwide Clinical Trials. A physician with 17+ years guiding global studies, she shares insights on medical monitoring, complex oncology and hematology programs, and the clinical judgment behind drug development highlighted in her newsletter, The Medic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Megha Sinha. The founder and CEO of Kamet Consulting Group LLC, she brings 17+ years of experience advising global pharma and life sciences on regulatory operations, quality, and large-scale transformation, including senior leadership at PwC solving complex regulatory, supply chain, and lifecycle management challenges...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Ian Crone. He is the VP Regulatory strategy and growth at ArisGlobal and a global life sciences leader known for RIM, UDI, IDMP, and data migration expertise, inspiring teams to deliver compliant, client-centric solutions. 00:00 Show Intro 00:30 Meet Ian Crone 01:12 From Lab Bench Up 03:07 Regulatory Deja Vu 05:15 IDM...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Jennifer Vavala, Founder & Principal at AlignPoint Partners. With more than 27 years in pharma, medical device, and diagnostics leading QA/QC in complex regulated organizations, she focuses on quality systems, inspection readiness, and operational delivery, and developed the Operational Stability Recalibration fra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Dean Erhardt, President and CEO at D2 Solutions. He brings more than 20 years of experience across pharmaceuticals and consumer products, with expertise in support program development, distribution, and specialty product management, and has worked with over 100 pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers...

Send us Fan Mail Jesse Mendelsohn and Michael Grosberg from Model N discuss why U.S. pricing complexity is spreading globally, the collapse of the PBM rebate model, what's really driving the pharmaceutical manufacturing boom, and why direct-to-consumer discount programs won't solve America's drug access problem. 00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:34 Pressing Issue...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Troy Fugate. The CCO of Compliance Insight, Inc., Troy brings 30+ years of FDA readiness, GMP, and quality leadership—turning complex requirements into practical, culture-shaping solutions and championing the Align–Apply–Adapt framework used across pharma, cell and gene therapy, and medical devices. 00:00 Introduction...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Byron Purse, co-founder of AlidaBio and professor of chemistry at San Diego State University who is pioneering innovative approaches to studying RNA modifications. Byron brings a wealth of expertise in synthetic and natural nucleic acid modifications, with a passion for advancing biotechnology and human health through...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is James Piacentino, CEO of Thrive Genetics, Inc., a pioneering digital health startup focused on transforming addiction risk assessment through genetic and behavioral science. James brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial experience, technical expertise, and personal mission to develop innovative solutions that help he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Josh Yelen, a CPA, MBA, and the Founder & CEO of Function, a strategic financial leadership and bookkeeping services company that supports businesses across various industries, including life sciences. With over two decades of experience in operations, accounting, finance, and sales, Josh is also a co-founder of V...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Nissan Cohen, a worldwide expert with over 45 years of experience in high purity water systems, pharmaceutical engineering, and water technology innovation. Nissan is the Owner of Biopharmaceutical Water Doc company and has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive publications, technical exper...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Victoria Donovan. Victoria is the Founder and CEO of Clinically Media, an award-winning agency that is transforming patient recruitment and retention strategies in clinical research. 00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:38 Meet Victoria Donovan: Founder and CEO of Clinically Media 01:34 Victoria'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Mark Stead, Head of Business Development at Atomic AI, a pioneering biotech company using artificial intelligence and structural biology to develop innovative RNA-targeted therapeutics. Mark brings over 12 years of experience in biotechnology, with a proven track record of negotiating high-value partnerships and drivi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Kristien Van Vlasselaer, a Vice President of Operations at Gordian Biotechnology who is a passionate generalist and strategic operations leader dedicated to helping biotech teams execute with excellence. With her unique ability to bridge technical expertise and practical problem-solving, Kristien brings a holistic app...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is John Schmitt, a military veteran, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder & CEO of iXpressGenes who is leveraging innovative RNA biomarker technologies to revolutionize trauma screening in healthcare. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army and a Master's degree in Microbiology and Immunology, John...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Lauri Befus, Vice President of Clinical Operations at M3 Wake Research, a leading integrated site network in the United States. With over 13 years of experience in clinical research and healthcare operations, Lauri brings a unique perspective to clinical trials, focusing on patient-centric strategies and operational e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Lyle Small, a seasoned innovator with 35 years of experience in interactive inks and coatings who is now the Founder and CEO of Lahjavida, Inc., a promising cancer research company developing targeted chemotherapy technologies. Lyle has an impressive track record of technological innovation, having previously founded...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Brad Doerschuk, a visionary leader in clinical research with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotech development. As the founder of PharmaMed Research and current President and CEO of InFocus Clinical Research, Brad has a proven track record of leading successful clinical development programs across...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is Ashley Scholz, the Vice President of Marketing at Vector Laboratories, who brings over 16 years of experience in medical devices, diagnostics, and strategic marketing. With a proven track record of driving growth, building high-performing teams, and optimizing commercial strategies, Ashley shares her insights on inno...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Oliver Loson, a Vice President of Business Operations at Holoclara, Inc. who brings a wealth of experience in translating scientific discoveries from academia to commercial applications, with a background in neurosciences and a passion for developing innovative therapies that can improve human health. 00:00 Introducti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Frank Jäger, a Commercial Director at CCL Clinical and Managing Director of CCL Faubel, who brings extensive expertise in pharmaceutical labeling, sales, and innovative IoT applications. With a background in economics and a leadership role in multiple companies within the pharmaceutical packaging sector, Frank has bee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Christopher Duma, a board-certified neurosurgeon who is pioneering innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases at Regeneration Biomedical, Inc. 00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:34 Meet Dr. Christopher Duma: A Pioneer in Neurosurgery 00:59 Dr. Duma's Journey to Neurosurgery 03:13 Chal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Sameer Lal, a highly respected pharma veteran and business leader with three decades of experience in advancing the life sciences industry through technological innovation. With his strategic vision and people-first approach, Sameer has been instrumental in helping pharma CXOs navigate digital transformation and is cu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Janet Kwiatkowski, a proven executive leader with extensive experience in medical devices and in vitro diagnostic technologies. 00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:35 Meet Janet Kwiatkowski: Executive Leader in Life Sciences 01:10 Janet's Journey into Life Sciences 03:49 Educational Background a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Holley Miller, a category designer and commercial growth expert who helps life sciences companies drive reliable revenue and build market dominance through her innovative strategies at Grey Matter Marketing. With 30 years of experience in global marketing and product management, Holley transforms companies by changing...