National Pharmaceutical Congress (NPC) Podcast

Ann Gomez, President and Founder of Clear Concept Inc., offers insights into work-life balance, maximizing productivity, and the value of routines. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Brigitte Nolet, President and CEO of Roche Canada, talks about empathetic leadership, precision medicine, and workplace culture. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Anastasia Lit, Co-founder of TechPharus, talks about using AI to enhance medical care and research, the rapid development of software and AI technologies, and how AI is transforming the labour market. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Pamela Fralick, President of Innovative Medicines Canada, talks about innovative funding models, working with all levels of the Canadian government, and developing the life sciences sector. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Eileen McMahon, Chair of Intellectual Property and Food and Drug Regulatory Practices at Torys LLP, talks about strategic budgeting, the value of intellectual property rights, and reflecting on your personal and professional journey. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Tamer Yacoub Hanna, Multi-Channel Engagement Manager at AbbVie, talks about utilizing your unique experiences to develop your career, ensuring the ethical use of new technologies, and extending patient support beyond finances. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Department Head of the Critical Care Unit at the Ottawa Hospital, talks about the value of implementing new technologies, experiencing racism in the healthcare system, and the importance of prioritizing love and compassion. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Karl Frank, Managing Director at Bayshore HealthCare, talks about empowering leaders in the workforce, maintaining community in a digital culture, and the value of continuing education. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Arnaud Lavenue, Senior Partner at Toc Toc Communications, talks about overcoming challenges, combining your passions through education, and being inducted into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Danielle Portnik, Regional Business Director, International at Ambry Genetics, talks about genetics and personalized medicine, building community, and moving the bar in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Angelina Brathwaite, Senior Client Partner, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Leader for the Americas at Brunel, talks about women leadership in the pharma industry, community advocacy, and the true takeaways of formal education. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Carol Stiff, General Manager of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Canada, talks about creating an inclusive company culture, small gestures of inclusion in the workplace, and being inducted into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Zal Press, Founder and Executive Director of Patient Commando, talks about patient representation, the empowerment of patients through virtual tools, and diversity and equity in health technology. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Smithyes, President of Janus Life Sciences Consulting, talks about balancing in-person meetings with virtual calls, how a background in political science helps in pharma, and his volunteer work for non-profits. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Ross Glover, General Manager of Taiho Pharma Canada, talks about launching a drug during Covid, whether a science or business degree is best for entering pharma, and the clinical applications of AI in the life sciences. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

This episode reviews interviews with panelists in the upcoming 16th Annual National Pharmaceutical Congress on November 2nd, 2022. Hear valuable insights from Bob McLay of Sobi Canada, Janine Pajot of Bayer Canada, Pat Forsythe of Eisai Inc., and David Renwick of Emergent Biosolutions. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Greg Patey, CEO of Blue Charm Adherence Inc., talks about patient adherence programs, helping patients access medicine, and IT startups in Atlantic Canada. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Perry McLean, Head of Operational Excellence at GSK, talks about GSK’s new Canadian headquarters, embracing a hybrid working model, and the importance of emotional intelligence in the digital workplace. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Michael Stone, General Manager for Canada of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, talks about taking on a leadership role during the pandemic, attracting younger, tech-savvy talent and the relevance of an education degree in pharma. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Steve Saviuk, CEO of Valeo Pharma, talks about returning to in-person workplace interactions, family roots influencing company culture and standing out in the respiratory therapy market. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Jody Engel, Canada Country Lead at Knight Therapeutics, talks about company cultures, women leadership in pharma and attracting talent during the pandemic and retaining it. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

James Cran, Founder and CEO of Pharma Consultants Inc., talks about the evolution of pharma marketing, the consumerization of healthcare and leading by example in virtual workplaces. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Jim Hall, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Covis Pharma, talks about teaching online classes, keeping employees focused during the pandemic and learning leadership skills from mentors. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Angelique Berg, President and CEO of the Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management, talks about advancing technology, sharing data among stakeholder groups and managing supply chain disruptions. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Joan Chypyha, Founder and CEO of Alto Pharmaceuticals, talks about her career journey in pharma, the agility of a small pharma company and life lessons from mentors. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe