The Science Marketer

In this episode of the Science Marketer podcast, Susanna Harris discusses the importance of building communities within the scientific field, sharing her journey with PhD Balance and how it evolved into a supportive network for scientists. She emphasizes the need for authentic engagement, understanding the motivations of scientists, and the role of metrics in maintaining community engagement. Susa...

In this conversation, Maurice Van Rotterdam discusses the unique challenges and strategies involved in designing websites for life sciences companies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the target audience, avoiding common mistakes, and balancing scientific detail with appealing design. The discussion also covers case studies of successful projects, technical aspects of website developm...

In this episode of the Science Marketer Podcast, Heikki Lanckriet, CEO of 4basbio, discusses the challenges and strategies involved in rebranding a biotech company. He shares insights on the importance of aligning the brand with client needs, the design process, and the significance of a consistent brand identity. He also highlights the role of content marketing in engaging clients and the importa...

In this episode, Sheeva Azma discusses her unique journey as the CEO of Fancy Comma LLC, where she merges science communication with political advocacy. She shares her experiences in political campaigns, particularly during the pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of scientists engaging in politics to influence policy and public perception. The conversation explores the challenges of communicat...

In this episode of the Science Marketer Podcast, Anis Fahandej Sadi discusses the importance of newsletters in the biotech industry, sharing his journey from founding TLDR Biotech to exploring new content strategies. He emphasizes the need for newsletters to provide value beyond company announcements, the significance of audience engagement, and effective strategies for measuring success and ROI....

In this episode, Teja Sirec, founder of Biotheia, shares her insights on building effective marketing teams in life sciences and biotech companies. She discusses the essential priorities for new marketers, the importance of establishing robust processes, and how to create a strategic marketing plan that aligns with business needs. Teja also emphasizes the significance of measuring marketing succes...

In this episode, Thomas Averre, Managing Director of Tarleton Communications, discusses the critical communication strategies biotech startups must adopt to successfully navigate the fundraising landscape, particularly in overcoming the 'valley of death' between early-stage funding and Series A. He emphasizes the importance of early engagement with investors, crafting compelling narratives, and ma...

In this conversation, Dan Sheridan shares his journey from a PhD student to a successful freelance medical writer and agency owner. He discusses the importance of expertise over marketing, strategies for pricing, and the organic growth of his agency. Dan emphasizes the significance of building long-term client relationships and managing expectations effectively. He also explores the role of AI in...

What does it take to scale biotech communications from a small startup to a successful IPO? In this episode, I sit down with Ariel Kramer, Founder of Klover Communications and former Chief Communications Officer at BICO, to break it all down. Ariel shares what she learned while helping BICO grow from just a few employees to a publicly traded company—covering the biggest communication challenges, P...

Podcasting has exploded in popularity across B2C industries, but in B2B marketing, its potential remains underutilized and misunderstood. Too often, companies launch a podcast, produce a handful of episodes, and then abandon it when the download numbers don’t skyrocket overnight. So, how can B2B companies, especially in niche industries like life sciences, make podcasting a powerful tool for thoug...

In this conversation, Sheldon Zhai , founder of Supreme Optimization, shares how he landed his first clients, scaled his business, and navigated the challenges of building a high-growth agency. We also dive into his recent acquisitions, his vision for AI in life sciences marketing, and his approach to hiring top-tier talent—including why he insists on hiring PhD-level scientists as marketers. If y...

In this episode, I speak with Allison Satterfield, founder and creative director of Particle 31, about the intricacies of branding and logo design in the biotech industry. We discuss the challenges of creating a memorable brand name, the importance of storytelling in branding, and the specific processes involved in developing a branding strategy for biotech companies. Allison shares insights on co...

Benjamin McLeod discusses the nuances of ghostwriting in the biotech sector, particularly on LinkedIn. He shares insights on building personal brands, the importance of providing value through content, and how using social media can increase the efficiency of attending conferences. In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Introduction to Benjamin McLeod and his background 05:54 The journey to founding...

Seasoned science communicator Kat Arney discusses the concept of thought leadership in science, how any organization can get started, the importance of content consistency, how to make scientific content engaging, and the role of AI in thought leadership. In this episode, you'll learn: 01:16 Understanding thought leadership in science communication 05:22 The process for getting started with though...

Micha Breakstone, CEO of Somite.ai, discusses how a single article in Forbes helped Somite to raise $5 million without having to chase investors, why branding Somite as a TechBio, rather than a Biotech, has helped to reduce the perceived risk for investors, and why early-stage science companies should focus their marketing efforts on specific objectives, like securing funding, attracting talent, o...

Welcome to The Science Marketer podcast! In this new show, I’ll be having conversations with the marketers, communicators, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of science-driven companies. If you're new here, my name is Joachim. I’m the founder of The Science Marketer newsletter and host of this new podcast. Over the last ten years, I built one of the leading media company in the biotech i...