CEO Corner

  1. Recognizing The Value Of Biotech Partnerships In China 5/2/2022

    China’s pharmaceutical market operates under regulations that are closely aligned with world standards, and the companies making innovative in-roads into the market are fueled by regional and international biotech finance.

  2. An Intentionally Unconventional Journey To CEO 4/1/2022

    I am glad to share my history here in hopes to spark a dialogue on how life science leaders are shaped, how contributions from “all paths” provide new perspectives, and how the benefits of nonconformity can improve future views — and functions therein — of leadership.

  3. From CRO Executive To Biopharma CEO 3/1/2022

    Taking over the CEO position of a biopharma in the midst of COVID, I was faced with many unique challenges. While I continue to work through these challenges, I’ve developed guidelines that have played a pivotal role in navigating such transitions.

  4. The Key To Competitive Differentiation In Life Sciences Is People 2/1/2022

    Especially in the early stage of a company, where speed and accuracy of drug development are highly valued, focusing on organizational strategies that provide differentiation enables a company to position itself as innovative.

  5. What I Learned In A French Lab That Led To My Role As A CEO 2/1/2022

    Our innovations didn’t happen overnight. From the very beginning, we knew that we would need to partner with others to be successful.

  6. Embracing Culture As A Strategic Business Asset 1/4/2022

    I believe that my recognition of the role company culture plays in shaping an organization has contributed to my success as my career advanced into leadership roles.

  7. Is It A Great Business Opportunity Or Merely A Great Idea? 11/1/2021

    When entrepreneurs are presented with a biotech idea, they must distinguish between those that are merely exciting in concept and those with the potential to be actually developed into a company.

  8. Skills I Learned That Have Helped Me As A Public Pharma CEO 10/1/2021

    While I learned a great deal about the industry in the latter part of my career, as a leader, my foundation was molded by the valuable lessons learned in two very different spaces — the U.S. Army Reserve and nursing.

  9. Creating A Culture of Innovation In Any Size Organization 9/1/2021

    A company’s size and culture play a large role in how it defines and executes innovation.

  10. What The Sale Of Agios' Oncology Pipeline Taught Me 8/2/2021

    Anytime a company undergoes organizational change — even if it’s a good change — the road there is not necessarily an easy one. I’d like to share a few things that might make it — or any major decision — easier for you