This Girl KAM is a space and community for women in pharma. As you drive to see your customers or battle the traffic on the way into Head office, having completed the school run or any other life admin, we're here for a virtual cup of tea and a chat! Each week Liv Nixon, a mum of 4 with 20 years under her belt in the pharmaceutical industry, will interview a different woman in pharma. The path we each choose for our pharma career is entirely unique, but there are plenty of learnings and insights to share in this complex industry where the only thing you can ever be sure of is that another change is imminent! Join us for musings, giggles, personal stories, some brutal honesty coupled with practical advice and tips that you can use as you navigate your own career path in pharma.
Liv Nixon speaks to Alison Pulte, Director of Leadership Development at Novartis and contributor to Jill Donohue's upcoming book, 'A Dose of inspiration, 100 Purpose Stories of Pharma Leaders.'To read Alison's along with 99 other inspiring, purpose-driven stories, sign up for your free copy of A Dose of Inspiration – 100 Purpose Stories of Pharma Leaders here!00:00:01 - Introduction to Alison Pulte and her Purpose Story00:01:25 - Alison's Journey into the Pharmaceutical Industry00:03:57 - Personal Background and Family Influence00:06:32 - Leadership Philosophy and Career Progression00:08:32 - Aligning Personal, Professional, and Company Purpose00:12:58 - Learning from Mistakes and Embracing Growth00:17:16 - The Impact of Personal Health Experiences on Professional Purpose00:20:15 - Women in Leadership and Male Allyship in Pharma00:24:39 - Outcomes of Women in Leadership Initiatives00:26:09 - Alison's Coaching Practice and Purpose Reflection00:28:00 - The Importance of Reflecting on Purpose00:29:55 - Trends in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Purpose-Driven Work00:34:20 - Alison's Future Plans and Career Considerations00:36:39 - Advice to Younger Self and Empowering Daughters00:41:36 - Family Legacy and Impact on Career Choices00:43:23 - Closing Remarks and Holiday Wishes
As part of a Purpose Driven special series, Liv Nixon chats to Ana Paula Carvalho, a contributor to Jill Donahue's book, A Dose of Inspiration, 100 Purpose Stories of Pharma Leaders. Ana Paula has been with Pfizer for over 20 years and currently serves as Western Europe President.00:03:38 Balancing personal and professional life.00:10:08. Purpose-driven leadership positively impacts others.00:18:09 Reflect for personal growth.00:28:44 Inspire through simple acts of kindness.00:35:21 DEI is a competitive advantage.00:44:00 Patient-centricity builds trust and innovation.00:45:21 People are the foundation.
Liv Nixon chats to Jill Donahue about her upcoming book, A Dose of Inspiration: 100 Purpose Stories from Pharma Leaders.Jill Donahue; Founder, Excellerate and Creator, The Power of PurposeDownload Jill's book and all other resources from the episode here.
In this episode of This Girl KAM, host Liv Nixon interviews Bharti Rai, a trailblazer in the healthcare, data analytics, and digital transformation fields. With over 25 years of experience, Bharti shares her mindset and strategies that propelled her to success in the industry. She emphasises the importance of taking chances, overcoming self-doubt, and voicing career aspirations.00:04:06 Data analytics drives healthcare transformation.00:08:26 Importance of culture in data-driven decision-making.00:12:23 Interoperability needed for healthcare solutions.00:22:29 Leaders should prioritise work-life balance.00:22:54 Importance of trust in leadership.00:29:09 Confidence and self-doubt in career.00:37:11 Take risks and embrace self-doubt.00:40:36 Join This Girl KAM as a member.
Liv Nixon Chats to Jimita Parekh, VP of Enterprise Customer Engagement at Medable.[00:03:26] Following my passion in pharmacy.[00:08:36] Women leaders at Genentech.[00:09:15] Women leaders.[00:13:57] Regulatory innovation and patient centricity.[00:19:38] Thriving as women[00:23:12] Paradigm shift in drug development.[00:31:39] Revolutionising patient care.[00:34:26] Facial recognition and AI misuse.[00:37:09] Research fueled by AI in oncology.[00:42:16] Applying technology in drug development.[00:46:09] DEI in the pharmaceutical industry.[00:51:04] The world will be different.
Liv Nixon sits down with Jayne Gershkowitz, Chief Patient Advocate at Amicus Therapeutics. Jayne has over 17 years of experience in the world of rare diseases and patient advocacy, and her passion for improving the lives of individuals and families living with rare diseases is truly inspiring. Join Liv and Jayne as they discuss the importance of hope, compassion, and empathy in challenging times, and how a holistic approach can make a difference in people's lives. Don't miss out on this insightful and uplifting conversation. Subscribe to This Girl KAM and stay tuned for more episodes featuring fabulous women in pharma.00:01:18 Jane Gerchkowicz's journey from journalism to patient advocacy.00:07:15 Women faced challenges in corporate communications.00:13:16 Importance of communication in healthcare.00:18:08 Advocacy and education in genetics.00:26:21 Patient advocacy is crucial.00:30:23 Importance of patient-centered approach.00:36:13 Patient advocacy is evolving and expanding.00:42:43 Collaboration is key for advocacy.00:51:04 Ethics of gene patenting.00:54:46 Importance of informed consent.01:00:50 Importance of genetic counseling01:06:41 Importance of patient advocacy.01:14:11 Patient advocacy is essential.01:18:38 Building something that makes a difference.
Liv Nixon chats to Charlotte Murrain about the power of integrity and wholeness, embracing failure and growth, the value of humility, and navigating maternity in the workplace.[00:02:22] Communication and brand experience.[00:05:04] Integrity as wholeness in the workplace.[00:07:20] Growth mindset and safety.[00:11:15] Maintaining relationships in leadership.[00:16:34] Success and its definition.[00:19:30] Success through facing adversity.[00:23:02] Balancing career and starting a family.[00:27:54] Having it all.[00:32:14] Women-only spaces and career success.[00:37:22] Being a Sponsor.[00:40:32] Sliding Doors and life choices.[00:46:43] Motherhood and career aspirations.[00:48:03] DEI and its impact.
In this episode of This Girl KAM, host Liv Nixon interviews Caoimhe Vallely-Gilroy, an independent advisor to pharma and life science companies. Caoimhe talks about her passion for patients' rights and her focus on making life better for patients and enabling a healthier population. She also discusses her background, living abroad for almost 17 years, and accidentally falling into the pharma industry. This is a first for Liv, with the episode being recorded in person in an actual recording studio![00:01:25] Accidental career in pharma.[00:03:39] Healthcare industry advancements.[00:07:24] Scuba diving fears.[00:11:05] Healthcare and preventative medicine.[00:14:55] Personalised medicine and healthcare.[00:19:55] Not fitting into a box.[00:23:38] Top innovator in healthcare.[00:28:19] AI is only as good.[00:30:57] Personalisation in healthcare.[00:35:47] Consumerising healthcare.[00:38:29] Overplanning [00:44:27] Swimming the English Channel.[00:50:06] Singing and Musical Theatre.[00:54:39] "Sliding Doors"[00:56:03] Moving away from Belfast.[00:59:44] Pivotal moments in life.
Liv Nixon interviews Melanie Raouzeos-Haid and Audrey Krassnitzer of Novo Nordisk, discussing the possibilities for women in leadership roles. They talk about female allyship, and the importance of getting your boundaries right. Both women share their experiences from their career and their journey to leadership positions. The episode highlights the importance of supporting and empowering women in the workplace.00:01:40 Importance of female allyship.00:05:46 Women in leadership and allyship.00:11:24 Career path in pharma consulting.00:18:10 Embrace anxiety, bring full self.00:23:49 Supportive partners are crucial.00:28:23 Embrace being a working parent.00:35:00 Takeaway: Give yourself transition time.00:39:32 Leading with vulnerability promotes inclusivity.00:45:56 Surround yourself with supportive people.00:53:25 The partner we choose matters.
Liv Nixon talks to Toni Anne Jennings about taking time out to travel the world, the importance of bravery and risk taking in life.Every Connection Counts ( ECC ) At ECC we harness the art of communication and influence . Through our cutting-edge methodologies, personalised strategies, and unwavering dedication, we elevate the human experience and enable people to shine in whatever role they hold . With a team of distinguished experts, industry pioneers, and visionaries at the forefront of their fields, we guide individuals , teams and companies to owning development , surpassing their limitations, amplifying their impact, and reaching professional and personal levels of success.You can learn more about Toni's newly formed company 'Every Connection Counts' by heading to her website www.everycc.co.uk.
Liv Nixon chats to Hensley Evans, Partner and Practice Area Lead at ZS Associates.
Liv Nixon chats to Noreen Sajwani, Head of Consulting at Impatient Health, about growing up as a muslim girl in the post 9/11 era, her nomadic lifestyle, her passion for bringing separate concepts together and the important conversations still to be head around bioethical frameworks.00:04:45 Immigrant success and religious identity.10:10 Being a global citizen.00:15:20 Push the boundaries of pharma.00:21:40 Bioethical Frameworks00:27:39 Learn to embrace diversity.00:32:58 Embrace identity when ready.00:34:16 Home is where you make it.00:43:57 Putting on your white man pants.00:45:39 Challenge yourself and take risks.00:53:59 Find your passion and share it.00:58:20 Explore the world.
Liv Nixon chats to Izzy Gladstone of PA Consulting about work life balance, the positive impact of the covid era and the importance of male allyship.[00:00:42] Male allies in the workplace.[00:06:58] Childhood passion for events.[00:10:09] Healthcare transformation and scientific breakthroughs.[00:12:00] Balancing work, training, and family.[00:16:25] Authenticity in allyship.[00:20:28] Career growth and mentorship.[00:24:06] Defining personal success.[00:28:50] Women's opportunities in post-COVID world.[00:32:35] Personal journey and growth.
Liv Nixon interviews Alejandra Betancourt of Novo Nordisk.. Originally from Venezuela, Alejandra has lived in various places around the world, including San Francisco, Florence, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Mexico City, and Copenhagen. Alejandra talks about how she loves Copenhagen and the Danish outlook on life, which prioritises the well-being of the whole over that of the individual. She also mentions how her company is founded on the principles of the Nordic way.[00:01:32] Nordic countries and well-being.[00:05:17] Patients and the human factor.[00:07:52] Passion for non-specific things.[00:11:36] Work-life balance.[00:15:15] Work-life balance during COVID.[00:19:14] Defining success.[00:24:27] Thinking beyond the pill.[00:27:24] Healthcare data lakes.[00:31:24] Mentoring and Growing[00:35:34] Pivotal moment in Paris.[00:39:48] Workplace bias and diversity.
In this episode of This Girl KAM, host Liv Nixon interviews Fiona Olivier, Public Affairs and Communications Leader at Sanofi. Fiona shares her life experiences, including growing up in Ireland, spending a year in Poland, marrying a Frenchman, and raising three sons in France. She discusses her career in communications, public affairs, and corporate affairs, and her current role at Sanofi. Throughout the conversation, Fiona's inspiring perspective on life shines through, making for an engaging and uplifting episode.[00:02:43] Music as a healing power.[00:04:06] Fiona visits refugee camp.[00:07:30] Teenagers and News consumption[00:11:46] Cancer diagnosis and outlook.[00:15:10] Corporate Affairs and Balance.[00:19:27] Resilience and overcoming challenges.[00:22:34] Moving to Paris after marriage.[00:26:49] Work-life balance.[00:31:03] Finding sponsors for career growth.[00:34:16] Importance of having a personal outlet.
Liv Nixon chats to Jessica Shull, Director of Digital Therapeutics at Vicore Pharma.[00:03:08] Beekeeping in Paraguay.[00:04:46] Building a nursing school.[00:09:11] AI in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.[00:13:35] New end points for products.[00:20:45] Gender balance in digital therapeutics.[00:23:30] Gender balance in workplace.[00:26:48] Success and Failure.[00:31:38] Digital medicine teaching seminars.[00:36:21] Learning Chinese and Healthcare Regulations.
Liv Nixon chats to Debbie Young, Digital Strategy Director at Otsuka Europe, about addressing her work life balance after having her son and the impact losing her dad to cancer had on her career.[00:02:53] Leaving a company after 25 years.[00:03:57] Adapting to different cultures.[00:07:28] Personal situations driving career changes.[00:10:40] Mentors and support throughout career.[00:14:53] Adapting to Different Cultures.[00:17:32] Omnichannel strategy in healthcare.[00:23:28] Life-changing realization about work-life balance.[00:24:22] Maintaining Connections During Lockdown.[00:28:04] Regret and Honest Conversations.
Liv Nixon chats to Paula Sheridan, Business and Personal Coach, owner at Unwrapping Potential about women's influence and visibility in the workplace.00:00:36 Empowering women in Pharma.00:09:02 Be vocal about accomplishments.00:11:18 Believe in your value.00:20:51 Value your contributions and successes.00:22:30 Identify and articulate achievements.00:28:08 Be brave and visible.
Liv Nixon chats to Manuela Buxo about inclusive leadership and the impact understanding culture diversity can have on a team.00:04:35 Experience different cultures.00:08:41 Reflect and appreciate success.00:10:36 Adapting leadership style to culture.00:17:00 Embrace cultural diversity.00:24:30 Adaptability is key.00:28:40 Follow your intuition and passion.00:30:30 Listen to your soul voice.00:38:37 Mentors are essential for growth.00:40:35 Inclusivity in focus
Liv Nixon chats to Emma Chaffin about navigating her career in Pharma, and what drove her to keep moving forward, even during some of the most challenging of personal times.00:03:53 Take risks and be confident.00:08:09 Return to work for mental health.00:13:09 Be kind and supportive.00:19:41 Prioritize self-care and kindness.00:22:29 Follow your dreams and be happy.00:28:30 Empathy is essential for inclusion.00:31:02 Believe in yourself and your goals.00:39:18 Experience trumps age.00:40:10 Women can lead change.If you'd like to read Emma's blogs you can find her blog about Briony's early weeks of life here and the blog she kept in the months and years following her cancer diagnosis here.
Liv Nixon chats to Susie Barnes, VP, Global Medical Affairs & Head of Specialty Care at GSK about her early years as a GP, her journey into pharma and the adventures she's had throughout her career!
Liv Nixon chats to Lisa McCurdy, Vice President and Head of Global Client Partnerships at STEM Healthcare. With a pharma career spanning 30 years, Lisa is passionate about empowering women in the workplace.During our chat Lisa shared a book recommendation by an author called Christine Brown Quinn. You can purchase this book via Amazon, here
Liv chats to Francesca Wuttke, Founder and CEO of Nen. Nen is a mission driven organisation, founded to help children with cancer, their families and HCPs with pain management. Globally, there are approximately 500,000 children fighting cancer, 46 children each day get told they have cancer, and every single one of them experiences pain.If you would like to know more about Nen or connect with Francesca directly, you can visit nen.health or email Francesca at Francesca@nen.health.
Liv chats to Liana about working in a male dominant arena and learning to network despite their obvious differences, the culture shift she experienced in each country she lived and worked in, along with her passion for mentoring inside and outside an organisation.
Liv chats to Mehrnaz Campbell, Founder and CEO of Cheemia and Cheemia ReSET. Mehrnaz talks us through her formula for work and life and the need for a clear reason why.In the show we discuss a book by Simon Sinek called Start With Why. This can be purchased via Amazon here.
Liv Nixon chats to Lucy George, Head of Innovation, Oncology at Astra Zeneca
Liv talks to Senior Commercial Leader, Deborah Whitehouse about her varied career with GSK.
Liv chats to Jennifer Leng, about her sliding doors moment, imposter syndrome and the importance of an optimistic mindset.In her most recent role, Jen was Business Franchise Head of Oncology at Novartis.
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