National Pharmaceutical Congress (NPC) Podcast

Jonathan Soong, General Manager of Amicus Therapeutics, gives insights into being at the forefront of rare disease innovations, patient support programs, and the importance of real world evidence for rare diseases. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Rodrigo Reis, General Manager of UCB Pharma Canada, gives insights into fostering innovation in pharma, collaborating with UHN to expedite diagnoses, and entering the rare disease space with new innovative therapeutics. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

John McKendry, President and CEO of KYE, gives insights into the importance of operating within regulations, leadership in pharma, and new treatment and delivery options for ADHD. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Brian Bloom, CEO of Bloom Burton & Co., gives insights into changes in the Canadian Healthcare investment landscape, the return of the generalist investor, and the rise of consumer empowerment in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Rami Fayed, Vice President and General Manager of Canada at AbbVie, gives insights into patient support programs in Canada, diversifying therapeutic pipelines, and giving back to the community. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Jaclyn Katelnikof, Saskatchewan-based Pharmacist, gives insights into the patient-facing role of the pharmacist, the need for tech innovations in pharmacy, and the threats to the Canadian drug supply. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Milva D’Aronco, Founding Member at Women Leaders in Pharma, gives insights into the importance of mentorship, coaching women on confidence, and diversity as a profit-driver in the long term. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Stephanie Veyrun-Manetti, General Manager of Specialty Care and Country Lead for Canada at Sanofi, gives insights into Sanofi’s Biogenius grants, the importance of DEI in Canada, and career development across all generations of employees. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Raj Dam, Assistant Director of Partnerships and External Relations at the University of Toronto, gives insights into co-op programs at University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus, preparing students for the workplace and fostering partnerships with industry. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

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Corinne Buchanan-Russell, Co-founder of Advancing Black Talent in Pharma, gives insights into the responsibility of leaders to foster diversity, the perils of academic streaming, employee resource groups, and more. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Andrea Schwarz, Commercial Lead in Canada at BeiGene Canada, gives insights into launching a commercial team during the pandemic, being at a company that focuses solely on oncology, and providing opportunities for the next generation of pharma. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Dimitris Polygenis, President of Biopharma and Payer Solutions at McKesson Canada, gives insights using technology and AI to decrease prescribing and distribution times, virtual and real-time care, and targeted gene therapies. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Jennifer Wellman, Senior Marketing Manager of Emergent Biosolutions, gives insights into going from biochemistry to business and marketing, the benefits of cross training, and balancing volunteer commitments with career. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Dave Cann, Senior Director of Business Development of Inizio Engage, gives insights into the ‘new beginning’ for Ashfield, harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit in leadership roles, and adapting to change in your career. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Fanny Sie, Head of AI and Emerging Technology, External Collaboration, M&A Partnering of Roche Global Informatics, gives insights into going from clinician researcher to business school, cross-company collaboration on data sharing during the pandemic, and using AI data points for better diagnoses. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Kevin Leshuk, President and CEO of Forus Therapeutics, gives insights into advancing blood cancer therapeutics in Canada, managing your own career, and pivoting with change. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Paul Petrelli, General Manager of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, gives insights into workplace values of Generations X, Y, and Z, post-Covid leadership and work culture, and corporate responsibility. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, give insights into the second largest life sciences sector in Canada, biotech programs at University of Toronto Mississauga, and balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada, discusses improving healthcare literacy, expanding the use and integration of healthcare data, and public-private collaborations promoting equity in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Parry and Sylvie Pilon, Directors at Pangaea Group, discuss the evolution of customer-facing roles, overcoming silos in integrated health, and onboarding new talent in virtual workplaces. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Frank Stramaglia, GM of Astellas Pharma Canada Inc., discusses embracing technology and omni-channel marketing, employee engagement as a priority, and making compliance a company-wide responsibility. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Wendy Adams, GM of Galderma Canada Inc., discusses diversifying treatment portfolios, raising funds for kids with skin conditions, and encouraging collaboration with in-person meetings. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, discusses starting his position just before Covid, shifting pharmacies to a service model, and alternative payment models to National Pharmacare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Brian Bloom, CEO of Bloom Burton & Co., discusses the Canadian investing landscape for pharma companies, tech trends in the healthcare industry, and expectations for the upcoming Bloom Burton Award Gala. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe