Articles By Rob Wright, Chief Editor 2011-2021
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A Contrast Between Conferences – Venue Versus Environment10/28/2011I recently attended two conferences in the same week — The Emerson Global Users Exchange in Nashville and the 2011 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, DC. By Rob Wright
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Wisdom Is Not Enough10/24/2011I just finished reading Jeff Appelquist’s book, Wisdom Is Not Enough, which provides key insights in a concise manner with chapters that are four to five pages in length. By Rob Wright
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Cherish The Mavericks10/12/2011
This month’s cover feature story is an interview with Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, by Sara Gambrill. I am excited about this interview because this year Collins created the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) in an effort to spur drug discovery and development, as well as to help biotech and pharma companies rescue and repurpose compounds.
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Talking Turkey And Giving Thanks10/12/2011
I realize Life Science Leader magazine is global, but here in the states, the month of November is significant, as it represents a time for giving thanks. Thanksgiving is always held on the fourth Thursday of the month and is one of my favorite holidays. To me, it represents everything that is good. Friends and family get together, break bread, watch American football, and reflect upon that for which they are thankful.
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Don't Gamble When Selecting A CMO10/12/2011
As with any business partnership, there is an inherent level of risk and uncertainty associated with selecting a CMO for outsourcing any component of a biopharmaceutical product. Will the CMO be able to deliver on time? Will it be able to provide the regulatory guidance you need?
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A Month For Raising Awareness10/12/2011
You’ll see something in this issue that you rarely see in this magazine — the color pink. Like the NFL and various other organizations worldwide, we wanted to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Ask The Board December 201110/12/2011
What is the biggest challenge presently facing our industry in the area of R&D, and what should be done to overcome?
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It's About The Customer10/12/2011
Throughout the year, I have met with various pharmaceutical executives at conferences and trade shows. During those discussions, one message was readily apparent — the industry is focused on innovation and looking to external business partners for help.
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Social Media Leads To Editorial – And More10/12/2011Not too long ago I wrote about being rather inept when it comes to social media. I still don’t have a Facebook page, and I am not planning on starting one anytime soon. 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