Michael Piperno

The Life Sciences Leadership Show

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Welcome to The Life Sciences Leadership Show, your source for insights and inspiration from the forefront of the biotech, pharma, and life sciences industries. Hosted by leadership communication and executive coach Michael Piperno, this podcast delves deep into the art and science of leadership within these dynamic fields. Each episode features candid conversations with top executives and thought leaders who share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Discover the strategies and communication techniques that have propelled them to the pinnacle of their careers.

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Michael Piperno

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The Power of Mattering: Creating Cultures of Significance with Zach Mercurio 22.01.2026 31:58

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show , host and leadership communication coach Michael Piperno sits down with Zach Mercurio —acclaimed researcher, leadership development facilitator, and author of The Invisible Leader and The Power of Mattering . Together, they explore the art and science of purposeful leadership and the profound impact of helping people feel truly significant in t...

Leadership Lessons from Life Sciences Recruitment with Steve Swan 02.01.2026 34:54

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show , host and leadership communication coach Michael Piperno sits down with Steve Swan , CEO of The Swan Group , for a candid conversation about leadership in the life sciences industry. Steve shares his unique journey from a family-founded staffing business to leading executive searches for top pharma and biotech companies, highlighting the imp...

Building Biotech Success with Ramani Varanasi 17.09.2025 36:45

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show , host Michael Piperno sits down with Ramani Varanasi —biotech executive, founder of Revive Advisors, and former president and CEO of Xbiotics Therapeutics. Ramani shares her dynamic leadership journey, which spans academia, big pharma, and biotech startups, offering a candid look at the risks, pivots, and lessons learned along the way. Her sto...

Building High Preforming Teams with Marianne Gill 07.08.2025 28:05

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show , host Michael Piperno sits down with Marianne Gill , Vice President of Medical Affairs, Infusion Solutions at BD . With nearly four decades at the company, Marianne brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the conversation, reflecting on her journey from critical care nurse to executive leader. Marianne’s path is a testament to the power of...

From Scientist to C-Suite — A Leadership Journey with Lauren Stevenson 03.07.2025 36:05

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show , host Michael Piperno sits down with Lauren Stevenson , Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder and Head of Translational Sciences at Immunologix Laboratories . Lauren shares her unique leadership journey—from her early days at the bench in academic labs to leading teams in the fast-moving world of biotech. Her path to the CSO role wasn’t...

Speaking Science with Nathan Teuscher 13.06.2025 39:20

In the next episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show, host Michael Piperno is joined by Nathan Teuscher, President of Aplos Analytics and a globally recognized expert in pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, and drug development. Nathan and Michael dive deep into the art and science of communicating complex scientific concepts—whether it's in high-stakes regulatory meetings, cross-disci...

Taking Your Seat at the Table with Fernanda Arnaldez, MD 02.05.2025 32:11

Welcome to another episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show. In this insightful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Fernanda Arnaldez , Executive Director of Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca, to discuss her inspiring leadership journey from her early days as a pediatric resident, to leading teams in life sciences. Fernanda shares candid stories of growth—how she found her voice, learned to conf...

Stakeholder Alignment in Early and Mid-Stage Biotech with David Esposito 13.02.2025 28:49

Welcome to this episode of "The Life Sciences Leadership Show" where our host, Michael Piperno, sits down with David Esposito, CEO of ONL Therapeutics. Join us for an insightful discussion about leadership in the life sciences industry, as David shares his 30-year journey from an infantry officer in the army to leading early and mid-stage biotech companies. Explore the intricacies of le...