Molecule to Market: Inside the outsourcing space

In this special episode of Molecule to Market, recorded at this year’s CDMO Live in Rotterdam, industry leaders come together to assess the evolving state of the contract development and manufacturing sector. Raman is the panel moderator, joined by:  Gil Roth - PBOA Dr. Jim Li - BioDuro Sundia Kaan-Fabian Kekec - Simon-Kucher They unpack cautious optimism in the face of lingering market uncertaint...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Hella Kohlhof , CSO at Immunic. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Hella, covering: How the 'waste of two molecules' led to the spin-out creation of Immunic Therapeutics. The perfect blend of a founding team willing to split...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Tim Showalter , Radiation Oncologist, Founder and Chief Medical Officer at ArteraAI . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Tim, covering: The attraction of radiation oncology at med school and his fascination with clinical tri...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Gemma Budd, General Manager at Nanopharm . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Gemma, covering: Why being in an overly strategic, future-focused role led her to make the tough decision to move on Identifying the joy of solvin...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jeanne Taylor Hecht , Chief Executive Officer and Chairwoman at Lexitas . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Jeanne, covering: How Jeanne's various roles have equipped her to become a more rounded CEO and board member. How a...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Garren Hillow , Executive Coach and Author. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Garren, covering: Why not being a PhD scientist really helped him in selling science How recruiting for glory enabled him to hire the best people...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Angelo Gatto , CEO at Chanelle Pharma . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Angelo, covering: Why he chose to follow a big pharma divestment into the CDMO industry. The tricky transition from big pharma technical to commercia...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Christiane Bardroff , COO of Rentschler Biopharma SE . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Christiane, covering: The importance of "knowing what you're talking about" to build confidence Being asked to build and commission an...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Adriana Herrera , CEO at Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals (USA). Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Adriana, covering: Why Big Pharma is such a great training ground for future pharma leaders, and how a period living and working...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Victor Diaz , Co-Founder of Solitek . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Victor, covering: Falling in love with medicinal chemistry and ending up experiencing the culture shock of North East England! Why Victor fell in love...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jeremie Trochu , CEO at Ardena . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Jeremie, covering: The value of hitting the road and getting in front of clients, helping build several career-critical skills The big decision to leave med...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Rob Wood , pharma portfolio investor and Founder. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Rob, covering: Identifying a niche in the pharma services space that led to working with top 50 Big Pharma Growing STEM into an internation...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jon Alberdi , CEO at VIVEbiotech. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Jon, covering: Falling in love with the world of management and its role in influencing people and society Why, after 12 years in the B2B automotive sector...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Philip Lee , CEO at GeneFab . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Philip, covering: The role of luck in the development of his entrepreneurial journey of multiple biopharma start-ups Bootstrapping a biological tech company an...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jodi Cook PhD , President and CEO at Skylark Bio . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Jodi, covering: How a curiosity for unanswered questions led her to a PhD and a career in biotech… and, ultimately, the magical, rare expe...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Julien Laizé , Director External Manufacturing CTM at Valneva . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Julien, covering: Comparative views of being externally outsourced in large pharma's R&D vs a more action-oriented, small...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jason C. Foster , Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Ori Biotech . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Jason, covering: How being frustrated by big company life led to the development of a business unit within...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Ben Locwin , Chief Scientist, Head of Clinical Services and Project Sciences at Black Diamond Networks (BDN) . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Ben, covering: Being part of the Lonza growth story in its 'scrappy' years Lea...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Matthew Bio , CSO, Cambrex & President, Snapdragon Chemistry Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Matt, covering: The frustrating experience of not having ownership or being hands-on at big pharma middle management Recount...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Sara Tylosky , CEO at Farmacon Global . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Sara, covering: The gift and curse of being known for rescuing complex clinical trials The data challenge of rare diseases and how that impacts patie...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Ray Pressburger , Senior Managing Director, Accenture Strategy - Lead for Life Sciences and US Market Products Industries. Your host, Raman Sehgal , discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Ray, covering: Continuously making mistakes as an authentic leade...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with  Luke Bilton , Co-Founder at Life Science Networks , PharmaSource and CDMO Live . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Luke, covering: How Covid exposed the complacency of event organizers in pharma services Behind the scenes...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Robert Bottome , a global supply veteran. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Robert, covering: Stretching yourself by tapping into the collective wisdom of others The challenge of pairing internal production capacity with th...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Imran Kausar , Founder of DeepHealth Consulting . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Imran, covering: His unusual blend of experience led to a road into big pharma... Switching the security of Big Pharma to join an exciting,...

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with James Lovett , CEO and Mike Cohen , Executive Chairman at Myonex . Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with James and Mike, covering: How a family-owned pharmacy became a major global clinical trial supplies business... two genera...