Created in response to industry requests, NPC Podcast Host Peter Brenders interviews an esteemed series of guests with pertinent questions about the pharma industry. healthbiz.substack.com
Dr. Bettina Hamelin, President of Innovative Medicines Canada, gives insights into the adoption of innovative technologies, domestic supply chain for pharmaceuticals, and excluding medicines as retaliatory measures for tariffs. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Paul Levesque, President and CEO of Theratechnologies Inc., gives insights into innovation in biopharma, the effects of tariffs on supply chain and pharma manufacturing, and cross-border business development. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Mark Nawacki, President and CEO of Searchlight Pharma, gives insights into starting a specialty pharma business, therapeutics for women's health and migraine relief, and the shift to more personalized medicines in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Lisa Mullett, Senior Vice-President of Sumitomo Pharma America, gives insights into the importance of diversity in companies and patient trials, stepping out of your comfort zone to further your career, and accelerating development with AI. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Tom Slowe, CEO of Breadcrumb Analytics, gives insights into using AI to sort and sift through statistics, the importance of context with data, and why AI should only be supplementary to human work. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Kenneth Custer, President and General Manager of Eli Lilly Canada, gives insights into his background in neuroscience, innovation in healthcare, and progress in therapeutics for obesity and Alzheimer's. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Jonathan Soong, General Manager of Amicus Therapeutics, gives insights into being at the forefront of rare disease innovations, patient support programs, and the importance of real world evidence for rare diseases. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Rodrigo Reis, General Manager of UCB Pharma Canada, gives insights into fostering innovation in pharma, collaborating with UHN to expedite diagnoses, and entering the rare disease space with new innovative therapeutics. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
John McKendry, President and CEO of KYE, gives insights into the importance of operating within regulations, leadership in pharma, and new treatment and delivery options for ADHD. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Brian Bloom, CEO of Bloom Burton & Co., gives insights into changes in the Canadian Healthcare investment landscape, the return of the generalist investor, and the rise of consumer empowerment in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Rami Fayed, Vice President and General Manager of Canada at AbbVie, gives insights into patient support programs in Canada, diversifying therapeutic pipelines, and giving back to the community. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Jaclyn Katelnikof, Saskatchewan-based Pharmacist, gives insights into the patient-facing role of the pharmacist, the need for tech innovations in pharmacy, and the threats to the Canadian drug supply. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Milva D'Aronco, Founding Member at Women Leaders in Pharma, gives insights into the importance of mentorship, coaching women on confidence, and diversity as a profit-driver in the long term. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Stephanie Veyrun-Manetti, General Manager of Specialty Care and Country Lead for Canada at Sanofi, gives insights into Sanofi's Biogenius grants, the importance of DEI in Canada, and career development across all generations of employees. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Raj Dam, Assistant Director of Partnerships and External Relations at the University of Toronto, gives insights into co-op programs at University of Toronto's Scarborough Campus, preparing students for the workplace and fostering partnerships with industry. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
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Corinne Buchanan-Russell, Co-founder of Advancing Black Talent in Pharma, gives insights into the responsibility of leaders to foster diversity, the perils of academic streaming, employee resource groups, and more. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Andrea Schwarz, Commercial Lead in Canada at BeiGene Canada, gives insights into launching a commercial team during the pandemic, being at a company that focuses solely on oncology, and providing opportunities for the next generation of pharma. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Dimitris Polygenis, President of Biopharma and Payer Solutions at McKesson Canada, gives insights using technology and AI to decrease prescribing and distribution times, virtual and real-time care, and targeted gene therapies. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Jennifer Wellman, Senior Marketing Manager of Emergent Biosolutions, gives insights into going from biochemistry to business and marketing, the benefits of cross training, and balancing volunteer commitments with career. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Dave Cann, Senior Director of Business Development of Inizio Engage, gives insights into the ‘new beginning' for Ashfield, harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit in leadership roles, and adapting to change in your career. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Fanny Sie, Head of AI and Emerging Technology, External Collaboration, M&A Partnering of Roche Global Informatics, gives insights into going from clinician researcher to business school, cross-company collaboration on data sharing during the pandemic, and using AI data points for better diagnoses. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Kevin Leshuk, President and CEO of Forus Therapeutics, gives insights into advancing blood cancer therapeutics in Canada, managing your own career, and pivoting with change. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Paul Petrelli, General Manager of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, gives insights into workplace values of Generations X, Y, and Z, post-Covid leadership and work culture, and corporate responsibility. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, give insights into the second largest life sciences sector in Canada, biotech programs at University of Toronto Mississauga, and balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada, discusses improving healthcare literacy, expanding the use and integration of healthcare data, and public-private collaborations promoting equity in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Ben Parry and Sylvia Pilon, Directors at Pangaea Group, discuss the evolution of customer-facing roles, overcoming silos in integrated health, and onboarding new talent in virtual workplaces. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Frank Stramaglia, GM of Astellas Pharma Canada Inc., discusses embracing technology and omni-channel marketing, employee engagement as a priority, and making compliance a company-wide responsibility. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Wendy Adams, GM of Galderma Canada Inc., discusses diversifying treatment portfolios, raising funds for kids with skin conditions, and encouraging collaboration with in-person meetings. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, discusses starting his position just before Covid, shifting pharmacies to a service model, and alternative payment models to National Pharmacare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
Brian Bloom, CEO of Bloom Burton & Co., discusses the Canadian investing landscape for pharma companies, tech trends in the healthcare industry, and expectations for the upcoming Bloom Burton Award Gala. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
Dr. Greg Patey, CEO of Blue Charm Adherence Inc., talks about patient adherence programs, helping patients access medicine, and IT startups in Atlantic Canada. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthbiz.substack.com
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