CEO Corner

Skills I Learned That Have Helped Me As A Public Pharma CEO

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.

Creating A Culture of Innovation In Any Size Organization

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

What The Sale Of Agios’ Oncology Pipeline Taught Me

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

How European Biopharmas Can Benefit From Establishing A U.S. Presence

The maturity and scale of the biotech industry in the U.S. can offer several competitive advantages, making expansion into the U.S. well worth considering for leaders of biopharma companies formed in other countries, such as across Europe.

Against All Odds: Advancing From R&D To Phase 3

There is nothing more rewarding than knowing that we can help save a life and give hope to patients and their friends and families. Because lives are at stake, there must be more regulations and processes to ensure safety and efficacy.

Capitalization, Coaching, And Clarity Are Keys To Success

Throughout my career, I have employed the following guiding principles to advance treatment options for patients: capitalization is king, hire the right people, and be decisive and humble.

From Academia to Industry – How Biopharma Entrepreneurship Became A Calling

While I knew that I wanted to dedicate my life to developing gene therapies to cure human diseases, I could not have predicted that I would leave academia to become an entrepreneur.

A Black CEO’s Advice To The Next Generation

As one of the few African American CEOs in corporate America, I am in a unique position to share my experience with the next generation of leaders as we continue to face major challenges around inequity, intolerance, and community cohesion.

Coworking Lab Spaces Help Life Science Startups Succeed

While business incubators are not uncommon, facilities like these provide laboratory equipment and staff to manage safety, training, and other lab operations for entrepreneurs to reduce their initial investment expenses.

What I Learned As A Teacher That Made Me A Better Leader

Before I started my career in the pharmaceutical industry, I was a chemistry and biology teacher. While my days in the classroom now feel like a lifetime ago, a day rarely passes that I don't draw upon the range of skills I honed back then.