Oncology Voice Network (OVN) Podcast

Why do so many teams invest in oncology training, but see little change when it truly matters? In this episode of Oncology Voice Network, host Dr. Kirk Shepard sits down with Gregg Terry, President and CEO of Educational Resource Systems, for a candid exploration of why life sciences training often falls short and what actually drives real behavior change in the field. Drawing on decades of experi...

Discover how trust, culture, and teamwork lift oncology drug development to new heights. In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network Podcast, Host Dr. Kirk Shepard interviews Tina Beamon, a respected legal and compliance leader whose career spans pharma, biotech, and patient advocacy. Drawing from firsthand experience, Tina shares her journey from editing patient stories at the height of the AID...

How do leading pharma and biotech teams keep up with oncology’s relentless pace? In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network, Dr. Kirk Shepard sits down with Spencer Weneck and Christian Camp to break down what truly makes an oncology organization resilient, competitive, and future-ready. Hear firsthand insights into today’s most urgent challenges: navigating the shift from an employer to a cand...

What does it take to transform scientific discovery into real-world cancer care? Explore the critical, yet often misunderstood, role of field medical professionals in oncology. In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network Podcast, Host Dr. Kirk Shepard welcomes Robin Winter-Sperry, a trailblazer, advocate, and chapter co-author in the Voices of Oncology book. Together, they dive into the evolutio...

Think the best oncology leadership teams just happen? In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network podcast, host Dr. Kirk Shepard sits down with executive search leader Michael Pietrack for a candid exploration of what really fuels effective executive hiring in oncology drug development. Discover why time perception differences between candidates and hiring managers often derail the process, how...

What does it take to advance cancer care—not just in the lab, but in real lives?  In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network Podcast, Host Dr. Kirk Shepard welcomes Christi Shaw and Shelley Shaw, sisters, industry leaders, and co-founders of the More Moments, More Memories Foundation. Inspired by personal loss and driven by empathy, the Shaw sisters share their intertwined journeys as executive...

Ever wonder why some medical affairs professionals consistently rise to the top? In this episode of Oncology Voice Network podcast, host Dr. Kirk Shepard talks with Tom Caravela, whose three decades in life sciences and hundreds of placements have revealed what really moves careers forward in medical affairs—especially in the world of oncology. Explore how the Medical Science Liaison role has evol...

How do world-changing cancer treatments go from concept to reality?  In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network Podcast, host Dr. Kirk Shepard welcomes Dr. Roy Baynes, the Chief Medical Officer of ICON Therapeutics and the architect behind the clinical strategy for Keytruda (pembrolizumab), one of the most transformative cancer therapies of our time. Listen as Dr. Baynes shares his personal jou...

What does it mean to be the true “voice of commercial” in oncology, and why does it matter more than ever? In this episode of Oncology Voice Network Podcast, join Dr. Kirk Shepard as he welcomes Daniel Switzer, Head of U.S. Oncology at Daiichi Sankyo, for a revealing look inside the commercial engine that drives cancer innovation from the lab all the way to the patient. With two decades of leading...

Is AI the answer or just another obstacle in hiring the talent that transforms cancer care? In this episode of Oncology Voice Network Podcast , Host Dr. Kirk Shepard welcomes Stacey Benefiel, PharmD, Head of Global Clinical and Medical Affairs at Canopy, for a candid exploration of what it really takes to build the future oncology workforce. With 25+ years across pharma and biotech, Stacey shares...

How does real innovation in cancer therapy begin? Step into the world of preclinical drug discovery, where every molecule—and every lesson—matters.  In this episode of Oncology Voice Network Podcast, Host Dr. Kirk Shepard sits down with Dr. Jay Fine, a renowned immunologist and President of R&D at Evolve Immune Therapeutics and a Forbes-published author in Voices of Oncology, for a candid look at...

What happens when true experts break down walls to speed up cancer cures? In this episode of the Oncology Voice Network Podcast, host Dr. Kirk Shepard welcomes Rebecca Goldstein, VP of Strategy and Communications at OVN and a self-described “oncology lifer.” Dive into a raw, real-world conversation about the often-overlooked role of innovation partners in pushing oncology drug development forward....

What happens when the brightest minds in oncology drug development unite around a single goal: to break down silos and transform cancer care? In the premiere episode of the Oncology Voice Network Podcast, hosts Dr. Ramin Farhood and Dr. Kirk Shepard reveal the origins of the OVN movement and the inspiration behind their book, Voices of Oncology. Hear how interviewing 33 trailblazers, spanning phar...

Are you ready to hear how tomorrow’s cancer breakthroughs begin? Welcome to the Oncology Voice Network Podcast. On this show, hosts Dr. Kirk Shepard and Dr. Ramin Farhood unite influential voices from every corner of oncology drug development: clinical research, regulatory, safety, advocacy, commercial, and beyond. Dive into powerful, real stories that fuel change, and discover the bold ideas and...