Articles By Rob Wright, Chief Editor 2011-2021
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Pharma R&D: Part Of The Solution, Not Part Of The Problem6/28/2012
In pharmaceutical R&D, a more systematic analysis is part of the problem and not part of the solution because companies strayed away from their core ideologies. By Rob Wright, Chief Editor, Life Science Leader magazine
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Serialization And The Outsourcing Decision6/28/2012
The wait-and-see approach to a serialization program has paid off for members of the pharmaceutical manufacturing supply chain, but experts say that approach is no longer advisable.. By Rob Wright, Life Science Leader magazine
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Does Bio International Deliver On Its Claims?6/22/2012
I just returned from the 2012 Bio International show, held in Boston (June 17 – 21). On the cover of my dog-eared Bio pocket guide, it has three words — connect, partner, and innovate. By Rob Wright
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High Character People Lead To Business Success6/19/2012
At this year’s Interphex conference, I had the opportunity to host a roundtable dinner event. The group was diverse, including readers, advertisers, and a member of our editorial advisory board, John LaMattina. By Rob Wright
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A Simple Way To Improve Diversity In Clinical Trials6/13/2012
As I prepared to moderate a panel discussion on provider perspectives for improving diversity in clinical trials, I was reminded of the Occam’s Razor principle — “The simplest explanation for some phenomenon is more likely to be accurate than more complicated explanations. By Rob Wright
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Looking For Innovation Inspiration?6/12/2012
According to Steven Johnson, author of Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation, cities have historically been great drivers of innovation, because when people gather in close proximity, collaboration and ideas flow more easily.
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GSK’s Seekers Of Disruptive Innovation6/1/2012
John Baldoni, SVP PTS within GSK, created The Seekers, an idea generation team to stimulate disruptive innovation and serve as a catalyst for creating tipping points sooner. By Rob Wright
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How To Create An Innovative Culture In A Pharma Company6/1/2012
Endo Pharmaceuticals explains what it takes to boost an innovative culture for a pharma company. By Rob Wright
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Why Reverse Innovation Is Important5/31/2012
Vijay Govindarajan, recently sent me a copy of his book, Reverse Innovation. I have to admit, I am a raving fan. Probably because the last two articles I wrote for Life Science Leader’s June 2012 issue focused on innovation. By Rob Wright
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