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Succeed Through Freedom Of Choice
I usually like to post a blog about a book once I have finished reading it. However, I was reading “Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals” by Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D., and I got to an interesting section I felt compelled to share. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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China’s Biotech Boom – One Person’s Answer To Corporate Grief
A couple of Fridays ago, I got a call from an executive who left Big Pharma for less money to join BeiGene, a China-based biotech company. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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Irritating Business Buzzwords
I was reading an e-book recently and it got me to thinking about the variety of buzzwords and phrases which business executives consistently adopt and incorporate into their vocabulary. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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The Next Breakthrough
I recently read a story about Biogen Idec and Abbott Labs releasing information about a Phase 2b study of daclizumab, touting some promising results for the once-monthly treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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Do You Know The Best Upcoming Conferences To Attend
I know we are all still enjoying the Summer and saying the word, “Fall” or “Autumn” might be considered blasphemy. But this Fall, there are a variety of events you should be marking in your calendar and planning on attending. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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Disruptive Innovation In Clinical Trials
I recently interviewed Dr. John Hubbard, sr. VP and worldwide head of development operations for Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). One of his current favorite subjects is disruptive innovation. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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Who Do You Serve
During my recent, and dare I say, well deserved vacation, I took the opportunity to read a few books. One, Serve to Lead, was sent to me by James M. Strock, who took the time out of his busy schedule to pen a Leadership Lessons article for the August issue. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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Women In Bio – Networking 101
At the 2011 Bio International Convention in Washington D.C., I had the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions and events. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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Controversy: Alive And Well At Bio International
The 2011 Bio International Convention took place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. This was my first time attending this show, and I have to say it is huge. By  Rob Wright  Continue Reading..
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No Prohibition On Disruptive Innovation And Opinions At DIA
Chicago served as the site for this year’s 47th annual Drug Information Association’s (DIA) annual meeting, kicked off by Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn. With a focus on clinical trials, program chair Ken Getz reminded the audience of the pivotal role patients play in drug development. 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