A Life Science Revolution Is Happening Now
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
To me, it seemed fitting that this year’s annual DIA meeting (June 23 – 27) was held in Boston, a city synonymous with the American Revolution. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
The Secret To True Strategic Partnerships
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Monday, June 24, 2013
In the May 2013 issue of Life Science Leader magazine, Wayne Koberstein wrote an article asking the question, When Does a Supplier Become A Partner? I shared Koberstein’s skepticism when he said, “Just doing business with a developer doesn’t make you a partner. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
When Was The Last Time You Worked On The Front Lines
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Monday, June 10, 2013
When I met Jeff Williams, CEO of Clinipace, the intent was to learn about the business. But in so doing, my natural curiosity got the best of me — inquiring how he got started in the business. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
The Most Creative Collaborations In Healthcare
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
This was the question I posed to the panel members of the DSM-sponsored Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Metro Chapter program entitled Creative Collaborations in Healthcare. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
Jaw Dropped By Blog Stats For Top-Read Post
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
After seeing some stats ranking my 25 most-read blog posts, my jaw dropped when I read the title in the number one spot – A Powerful Reminder On The Importance Of Human Touch. I’m surprised because I didn’t think it was good —  I thought it was damn good. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
Don’t Make The Stupid Mistake Of Missing HBA WOTY Next Year
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The first time I was invited to the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s (HBA) annual Woman of the Year (WOTY) event, I gladly accepted. I will admit that for my first time, I wasn’t sure what to expect.  Continue Reading..
5 Process Improvement Steps From A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Not long ago I received a copy of the book Pay Attention To The Obvious with a note attached stating, “This is the best leadership book you will ever read.” You would have to know the author, Eric Shaffer, to get the humor of the note. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
Biosimilars Debate Packs The Room At BIO
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Though it is always hard to boil down a week’s worth of work down to one or two favorites, here are mine for the recent BIO conference. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
What I Hate About The BIO Event
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
This year’s 2013 BIO International program guide boasts that the event will provide insights, experts, and dynamic discussions. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
Seek Opportunity When Faced With Adversity
By Rob WrightChief Editor, Life Science Leader
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Prior to attending this year’s annual PhRMA meeting, I had the opportunity to interview Bob Hugin for the April cover feature in Life Science Leader. One of Hugin’s key points both in the article and his opening remarks at the PhRMA event was to seek opportunity when facing adversity — a concept very familiar to this year’s keynote speaker. By Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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Rob Wright

Rob Wright was chief editor of Life Science Leader magazine from 2011-2021. Prior to joining the publication, he spent nearly 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry. During his industry career, Wright conducted well over 1,000 presentations and roundtable discussions, including the facilitation of FDA-mandated clinical training programs for hundreds of licensed healthcare providers. He has chaired, moderated, and served as a speaker at industry and academic conferences, and served as co-chair for the 2015 and 2018 BIO International conference’s educational planning committee. Wright’s 500+ published articles have appeared in peer-reviewed academic journals, B2B magazines and online publications. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, MBA with distinction from Gannon University, and completed his doctoral coursework in marketing at Cleveland State University. He is a member of international business honor societies Sigma Beta Delta and Beta Gamma Sigma. He can be followed on Twitter @RfwrightLSL