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Pharmaverse Podcast

Michael Pietrack

The Pharmaverse is a leadership podcast that brings you exclusive insights from the stars of the Pharma universe. Hosted by Michael Pietrack, a top Pharma and Biotech recruiter, whose team partners with the most recognizable Pharma companies in the industry, as well as the hottest of the emerging Biotechs. In each episode, Michael sits down with influential and innovative leaders in the Pharmaceutical and related industries. Listeners will hear from stars from all sectors of the Pharmaverse and will

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Episode 3: The Landscape of the Pharma Industry with...

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2025/02/17

🚀 Episode 3: The Landscape of the Pharma Industry with Nav Singh | Pharmaverse Podcast 🎙️ 🔬 How is AI transforming pharma? Why are R&D costs skyrocketing? What makes a true leader in the industry? In this episode, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Nav Singh, Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey, to explore the challenges, innovations, and future of the pharmaceutical industry. From rising R&D costs to the impact of AI and disruptive technologies, Nav shares deep insights on

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Episode 2: The Key to Effective Leadership Rob Abbott

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2025/01/20

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! In episode 2 of Season 2, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR, discussing the significance of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) in the pharmaceutical industry. There is a LOT to learn here, so buckle up for a great episode! They explore ISPOR's role in influencing health policy, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the balance between drug affordability and innovation. Abbott emphasizes th...

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27:42

Season 2: Episode 1, Deep Dive on AI in Pharma with...

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2025/01/13

We are thrilled to be bringing you our very first episode of season 2!! Thank you to all our longtime subscribers, and everyone who has been following along as we have grown this podcast!In today’s episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Dave Latshaw PHD, MBA, the brilliant CEO and co-founder of BioPhy, about the transformative role of AI in drug discovery and development. They discuss the differences between predictive and generative AI, the impact of AI on jobs ...

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Episode 24: Advice for up-and-comin Leaders with...

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2024/12/09

Welcome back to the incredible Pharmaverse podcast where we sit down with the brightest stars in Pharma. In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Pritesh Gandhi, CEO of TellBio, discussing his journey in the pharmaceutical industry, the challenges currently facing the sector, and the importance of communication and leadership. Pritesh shares insights on the impact of COVID-19 on clinical trials, the future of pharma amidst economic pressures, and the role o...

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Season 1, Episode 23: Revolutionizing Cancer...

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2024/11/18

Episode 23: ADC Technology- Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Paul Romness Welcome back to the Pharmaverse, where we speak to the greatest voices in Pharma, to learn from their leadership and incredible careers! In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Paul Romness, CEO of OS Therapies. The conversation delves into the inspiring story behind OS Therapies, which was founded in response to the osteosarcoma diagnosis of Olivia, a close friend of Paul’s dau...

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Season 1, Episode 22: The Process of Getting Promoted...

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2024/11/04

Episode 22: Demonstrating Value and Building Support with Angela Justice Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! This week you will be learning a LOT. In this episode, Angela Justice, former chief people officer and head of medical affairs at TCR Squared, shares insights on how to position yourself for a promotion. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and shifting from a focus on effort and tenure to a focus on adding value. Angela outlines a three-step plan for creating value: finding a...

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Season 1, Episode 21: Developing an Empowering...

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2024/10/21

Season 1, Episode 21: Developing an Empowering Culture with Dewey McLin Welcome back to the Pharmaverse!! This week we are sitting down with The incredible Dewey McLin, and it is a real treat. In this conversation, Dewey McLin, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Longboard Pharmaceuticals, discusses his career journey, leadership best practices, and the unique approach to building a highly productive team and culture. He emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive environme...

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Season 1, Episode 20: Breakthrough for Frontotemporal...

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2024/10/07

Episode 20: Breakthrough for Frontotemporal Dementia with Chris Witowski Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack sits down with the Co-founder and CEO of Psilera Chris Witowski! If you're interested in the cutting edge of Dementia treatment this episode is for you! Listen as we discuss the company's work in the neuroplastogen space and their development of new drugs based on the mechanism of psychedelics. Psilera is focused on creating neuroplastogen...

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Episode 19: Focus on 'we' not 'I' in Leadership with...

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2024/09/23

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! 💉In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Melissa Mims, the AVP of US Medical Affairs with Merck Oncology. Melissa shares her journey from drug discovery to field medical affairs and offers insights on leadership and team culture. She emphasizes the importance of building peer-to-peer leadership and establishing trust with team members. Melissa also discusses the need for leaders to listen, take feedback, and communicate

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Episode 18: Challenges Facing the Pharma Universe...

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2024/09/09

In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Jack West, the VP of Clinical Development at Summit Therapeutics. They discuss Jack's transition from being a practicing oncologist to working in the pharmaceutical industry, the importance of collaborations with pharma, and the challenges and rewards of working in a small pharma company. "Going into a pharma company is like riding a mechanical bull. The directions change frequently and sometimes you're not ready for...

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Episode 17: Disrupting the Drug Pricing Landscape...

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2024/08/19

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! Today's episode is a special one. Michael Pietrack our host sits down with THE Mark Cuban, world famous entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, a 'shark' on the beloved series Shark Tank, and most excitingly for our viewers, the co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company. In this episode we discuss the need for transparency in the drug pricing landscape and how his company is disrupting the market. He explains that Cost Plus Drugs is a completely transparent ph...

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24:49

Special Edition Episode: Howard Matalon does a deep...

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2024/08/06

In this special edition of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits back down with Howard Matalon, an employment attorney and executive coach, about the recent FTC rule that may change the landscape of non-competes. Tune in to hear a deep dive on non-competes! The FTC rule, which goes into effect on September 4, 2024, declares non-competes to be an illegal restraint of trade. However, the rule has faced legal challenges and its fate is uncertain. Matalon advises senior executives t...

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Episode 15: Leading by Example with Leslie Meltzer

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2024/07/22

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! We are so excited to sit down with Leslie Meltzer, Chief Medical Officer at Orchard Therapeutics, shares her career journey and offers insights for aspiring leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. "My successes are all team successes." She emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges that her successes are team successes. Leslie discusses how she broke into the industry and quickly advanced in her first role by focusing on bringing value to h...

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Episode 14: Building High Performing Teams with Eva...

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2024/06/24

In this episode, Eva Gallagher, VP and Head of Medical Affairs at Agios, shares her insights on building teams and creating a supportive culture in the pharmaceutical industry. She emphasizes the importance of having a good relationship with your manager and the benefits of following a manager to a new company. Eva also discusses her recipe for building high-performing teams, which includes effective communication, camaraderie, and understanding each team member's motivations. She highlights ...

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Episode 13- Creating a Teamwork Culture through...

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2024/06/10

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! In today's episode our host Michael Pietrack sits down with Gwendolyn Binder, President of Science and Technologies at Cabaletta Bio, shares her insights on leadership. She discusses how she became an accidental leader and the importance of focusing on advancing the ball for patients rather than personal recognition. Binder emphasizes the need for leaders to embrace uncertainty and have an entrepreneurial attitude. She also highlights the importa...

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Episode 11: The Future of Immunotherapy with Mark...

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2024/05/27

We are thrilled to be joined this week by Mark Frohlich, a Harvard-trained medical oncologist and CEO of Indapta on the Pharmaverse! He discusses his experience in the pharmaceutical industry and the challenges and advancements in immunotherapy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the immune system and the need for cryopreservation in cell therapies. Frohlich also discusses the future of immunotherapy, including the integration of different approaches and the role of artificial inte...

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Episode 11: Exploring Patient-Centered Care with...

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2024/05/13

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse with Michael Pietrack! This week we sit down with the incredible Rebecca Vermeulen, VP of Global Patient Networks at Roche, shares insights on leadership challenges, leading international teams, creating an inclusive culture, hiring great MSLs, empowering women in leadership, and navigating up within a company. She also discusses her involvement with the Patient Focused Medicines Development Organization. Takeaways: 🤝Invest time in understanding cultural

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Episode 10: Pursing Dreams with Michael Cox

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2024/04/29

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Episode 9: From Neuroscience to Oncology: Mark...

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2024/04/15

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Episode 8: Health Equity and Diversity in Clinical...

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2024/04/08

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