Pharmaverse Podcast

On this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, Art Krieg, the President of Zola Therapeutics, tells Michael that vision, endurance, resilience, and a whole lot of grit are needed to run a biotech. Krieg has faced the rugged terrain and uphill climbs that come with building science-based companies. But just like a marathoner, he’s never stopped putting one foot in front of the other. 🎧 In this episod...

Season 2, Episode 12: Becoming A Talent Magnet with Joy Right 🎙️ In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Joy Right, VP and Head of Talent Acquisition at Flagship Pioneering, to dive deep into the future of biotech hiring, AI in recruitment, and pharma leadership. Discover how talent acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry is evolving with AI-driven tools, pe...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Shon Remich, Chief Medical Officer at ARMR Sciences. They discuss Shon's unique background in the military, his transition to the pharmaceutical industry, and the critical work ARMR is doing to combat the opioid epidemic. "Knowing your passion is incredibly important." The conversation delves into leadership l...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Dr. Jill White, a leadership presence expert. They explore the concept of executive presence, its importance in the pharmaceutical industry, and how professionals can enhance their image and communication skills to project confidence and authority. White shares insights on the science behind leadersh...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! In this episode our host Michael Pietrack speaks with Isaac Veinbergs, co-founder and chief business officer of Libra Therapeutics. They discuss the company's focus on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases through the mechanism of autophagy. Isaac shares insights from his career journey, including pivotal moments that shaped his path from acad...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast!  This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Jiten Pant, founder and CEO of NOBiotics, a company focused on the therapeutic properties of nitric oxide. Jiten shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in India to becoming a leader in the biotechnology field. Learn from story of NOBiotics and Jiten's childhood and jo...

Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Michael Chancellor, MD, co-founder of Lipella Pharmaceuticals. They discuss Chancellor's unique journey from being a board-certified urologist without finishing his Bachelors degree, to a professor and finally to a successful biotech entrepreneur! Learn about the challenges of star...

This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Josh Schwartz, MD MBA, Vice President of Medical Affairs North America at BeOne ( formerly BeiGene.)  They discuss the importance of leadership in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on developing others, the journey from individual contributor to manager, and the qualities that make an effective leader. Schwartz shares insights on mentorship, the c...

Welcome back for another great episode!  In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Tonia Nesheiwat, VP of Medical Affairs at Caribou Biosciences. Covering everything from baseball teams, inspiring family journey to America, and of course the latest in the Pharmaverse. Together, they delve into Tonia's journey from her family's immigration story to h...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! Today our host Michael Pietrack interviews Donnie Wooten Jr., the global head of strategic medical content and omni-channel at Organon. They discuss the importance of MSLs in the pharmaceutical industry, career progression, embracing change, and the concept of omni-channel marketing. Donnie gives candid advice to those starting out "Knock out your day...

Season 2, Episode 3: The Landscape of the Pharma Industry with Nav Singh 🔬 How is AI transforming pharma? Why are R&D costs skyrocketing? What makes a true leader in the industry? In this episode, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Nav Singh, Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey, to explore the challenges, innovations, and future of the pharmaceutical industry. From rising R&D costs to t...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast!  In episode 2 of Season 2, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR, discussing the significance of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) in the pharmaceutical industry. There is a LOT to learn here, so buckle up for a great episode!  They explore ISPOR's role in influencing health policy, the implications of the Inflation...

We are thrilled to be bringing you our very first episode of season 2!! Thank you to all our longtime subscribers, and everyone who has been following along as we have grown this podcast! In today’s episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Dave Latshaw PHD, MBA, the brilliant CEO and co-founder of BioPhy, about the transformative role of AI in drug discovery and develop...

Welcome back to the incredible Pharmaverse podcast where we sit down with the brightest stars in Pharma. In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Pritesh Gandhi, CEO of TellBio, discussing his journey in the pharmaceutical industry, the challenges currently facing the sector, and the importance of communication and leadership. Pritesh shares insights on the impa...

Episode 23: ADC Technology- Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Paul Romness Welcome back to the Pharmaverse, where we speak to the greatest voices in Pharma, to learn from their leadership and incredible careers! In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Paul Romness, CEO of OS Therapies. The conversation delves into the inspiring story behind OS Therapies, wh...

Episode 22: Demonstrating Value and Building Support with Angela Justice Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! This week you will be learning a LOT. In this episode, Angela Justice, former chief people officer and head of medical affairs at TCR Squared, shares insights on how to position yourself for a promotion. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and shifting from a focus on effort and t...

Season 1, Episode 21: Developing an Empowering Culture with Dewey McLin Welcome back to the Pharmaverse!! This week we are sitting down with The incredible Dewey McLin, and it is a real treat. In this conversation, Dewey McLin, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Longboard Pharmaceuticals, discusses his career journey, leadership best practices, and the unique approach to building a highly produc...

Episode 20: Breakthrough for Frontotemporal Dementia with Chris Witowski Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack sits down with the Co-founder and CEO of Psilera Chris Witowski!  If you're interested in the cutting edge of Dementia treatment this episode is for you! Listen as we discuss the company's work in the neuroplastogen space and their developm...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! 💉 In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Melissa Mims, the AVP of US Medical Affairs with Merck Oncology. Melissa shares her journey from drug discovery to field medical affairs and offers insights on leadership and team culture. She emphasizes the importance of building peer-to-peer leadership and establishing trust with team...

In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Jack West, the VP of Clinical Development at Summit Therapeutics. They discuss Jack's transition from being a practicing oncologist to working in the pharmaceutical industry, the importance of collaborations with pharma, and the challenges and rewards of working in a small pharma company. "Going into a pharma co...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! Today's episode is a special one. Michael Pietrack our host sits down with THE Mark Cuban, world famous entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, a 'shark' on the beloved series Shark Tank, and most excitingly for our viewers, the co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company. In this episode we discuss the need for transparency in the drug pricing landsca...

In this special edition of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits back down with Howard Matalon, an employment attorney and executive coach, about the recent FTC rule that may change the landscape of non-competes. Tune in to hear a deep dive on non-competes! The FTC rule, which goes into effect on September 4, 2024, declares non-competes to be an illegal restraint of trade. However, t...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! We are so excited to sit down with Leslie Meltzer, Chief Medical Officer at Orchard Therapeutics, shares her career journey and offers insights for aspiring leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. "My successes are all team successes." She emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges that her successes are team successes. Leslie discusse...

In this episode, Eva Gallagher, VP and Head of Medical Affairs at Agios, shares her insights on building teams and creating a supportive culture in the pharmaceutical industry. She emphasizes the importance of having a good relationship with your manager and the benefits of following a manager to a new company. Eva also discusses her recipe for building high-performing teams, which includes effect...

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast!  In today's episode our host Michael Pietrack sits down with Gwendolyn Binder, President of Science and Technologies at Cabaletta Bio, shares her insights on leadership. She discusses how she became an accidental leader and the importance of focusing on advancing the ball for patients rather than personal recognition. Binder emphasizes the need for lea...