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She Leads Biotech

This is She Leads Biotech, a podcast where we have real conversations with women leading the charge in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in the bioscience space. Each episode offers a candid look at what it takes to succeed in a historically male-dominated field, and how to lean into your strengths to get where you want to go. We’re not just talking about the science; we’re getting to know the people behind the job titles!

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S4 E10, Megan McGill - CEO at Brenig Therapeutics

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2026/03/13

Megan McGill | Leadership, Credibility & Persistence in BiotechCEO, Brenig TherapeuticsWhat does it really take to build credibility as a leader in biotech?In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Megan McGill, CEO of Brenig Therapeutics, to talk about leadership, persistence, and the realities women still face when building careers in the life sciences industry.Megan shares her journey into biotech leadership and what it takes to step into the CEO role in a competitive and evolving

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S4 E9, Sailaja Battula - Chief Scientific Officer at...

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2026/03/06

What does it really take to move from academia to industry… and then into the C-suite?In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Sailaja Battula, Chief Scientific Officer at Ankyra Therapeutics, whose journey is anything but conventional.Born and raised on a farm in South India, Sailaja became the first in her family to attend college. She completed her PhD while raising two young children, applied for over 200 industry roles to make her transition, built immunology teams from scratch,

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s4 Ep 8 Mori Mohseni Head of Biology at Vida Vinci

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2026/02/27

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Mori Mohseni, Head of Biology at VidaVinci, for a powerful conversation about persistence, purpose, and what it really takes to lead in drug discovery.From her early fascination with biology to pivotal roles at AstraZeneca, Novartis, BMS, and now startup biotech, Mori’s career has been defined by one recurring theme: give her the hard problem.We talk about what it means to search for truth in science, even when the answer isn’t what you hoped

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S4 E7, Devasena Gnanashanmugam- VP of Medical Affairs...

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2026/02/20

Closing the Diagnostic Gap: Leadership, Equity, and Global Health with Devasena GnanashanmugamIn this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Devasena Gnanashanmugam, VP of Medical Affairs at Cepheid, for a deeply thoughtful conversation about diagnostics, equity, and what it really means to lead in global healthcare.Devasena’s journey spans medical training in India, pediatric infectious disease at Stanford, work at the NIH, and now industry leadership in molecular diagnostics. But at the

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S4 E6,Megan Forrest, Chief Operating Officer at...

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2026/02/13

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, host Sharron Cox speaks with Megan Forrest, Chief Operating Officer at Caring Cross, about a purpose-driven career shaped by science, family, and impact.Megan shares how she navigated:Becoming a mother while completing her degreesCareer shifts between biotech and nonprofitLeading a viral vector program through BLA approvalTaking a full year off — and choosing to come backWhy the mission of Caring Cross was the “perfect storm” opportunityThis is a compelling

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00:37:08

S4 E5, Kate Skrable, VP of Strategic Partnerships at...

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2026/02/06

Kate Skrable didn’t plan on a career in biotech. But when med school doors didn’t open, she built a different path — one that’s led her to Pfizer, where she now serves as VP of Strategic Partnerships, leading global deals across multiple therapeutic areas.In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Kate joins Sharron for a candid, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about owning your story, leading with purpose, and preparing for board service.They talk about:What “fail forward” really meansGrowing

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S4 E4, Meghana Helder - Surgeon, Founder & CEO of...

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2026/01/30

What happens when a heart surgeon gets fed up with “good enough”?In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Dr. Meghana Helder-Surgeon, practicing cardiac surgeon and Founder & CEO of Octin Health. She shares how one sleepless night in the OR — and one patient outcome she couldn’t let go of — led her to build a medtech company from her basement, starting with a garden hose, a drill, and a whole lot of determination.We talk about:Being a woman in one of the most male-dominated

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S4 E3, Stacy Lindborg - CEO & Board Director at IMUNON

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2026/01/23

This week on She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Stacy Lindborg, CEO and Board Director at IMUNON, whose career journey, from stats and data to the biotech C-suite, is a powerful example of purpose-driven leadership.In this episode, Stacy shares how her training in statistics shaped her approach to decision-making, the personal values that guided her transition to CEO, and how IMUNON is advancing new therapies in ovarian cancer that could shift the standard of care.She brings a rare blend of rigor,

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S4 E2 - Brittany J. Bell, Biotech Executive

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2026/01/16

Mentorship, Mid-Career Pivots & Women in STEM — with Brittany J. BellDescription:When Brittany J. Bell realized med school wasn’t her path, she didn’t give up on science—she found a new one.In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Brittany joins host Sharron Cox to share how she turned her love of laboratory science into a purpose-driven career in commercial pharma. From lab bench to boardrooms, Brittany’s story is filled with pivots, mentorship, and a passion for supporting the next generation of

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S4 E1 , The Arthur Sisters - CO-Founders of the...

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2026/01/09

Welcome to Season 4 of She Leads Biotech and we’re starting strong.This week, host Sharron Cox is joined by Melissa and Amy Arthur, sisters and co-founders of the Arthur Leadership Group, who bring decades of experience coaching women in biotech, medtech, diagnostics, and STEM.Their work focuses on helping women navigate burnout, build resilience, and lead with authenticity — not exhaustion.In this episode:The Career Catalyst framework for creating clarity, confidence, and momentumPower

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S3 E27, Terri Gaskell, Chief Technology Officer of...

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2025/11/28

Terri Gaskell | CTO, Rinri TherapeuticsRestoring Hearing. Redefining Possibility.In this episode, I speak with Terri Gaskell, Chief Technology Officer at Rinri Therapeutics, about the revolutionary work her team is doing to treat sensorineural hearing loss through stem cell therapy.Terri shares her remarkable journey from academia to biotech, the real-world hurdles of early-stage leadership, and the power of staying grounded (even when things get weird, wild, or wonderfully promising).We talk

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S3 E26, Katrina Rice - Chief Delivery Officer of...

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2025/11/21

Showing Up Fully: Katrina Rice on Leadership, Identity & Inclusive TrialsThis week, I sit down with Katrina Rice, Chief Delivery Officer of Biometrics Services at eClinical Solutions, for a raw and empowering conversation about identity, leadership, and impact.Katrina shares her journey from a first-gen college student in Alabama to a self-made C-level executive — and the courage it took to create the job she wanted when no one else offered it. We talk about the power of showing up as your full

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S3 E25, Chaemin Lim - Chief Technology Officer of...

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2025/11/14

From Molecules to Machine Learning: CTO Chaemin Lim on Drug Design & Leadership.What does drug discovery look like in the age of AI?In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Sharron Cox sits down with Chaemin Lim, Chief Technology Officer of Coiled Therapeutics, for a wide-ranging discussion that spans synthetic chemistry, startup life, and the future of AI in oncology.With over 15 years in drug development, Chaemin shares how her love of chemistry began in her father’s lab in Korea and evolved into

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S3 E24, Carolyn Yeago Director of The Masters Program...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Carolyn Yeago, Director of the MS in Biomedical Innovation & Development – Advanced Therapeutics at Emory University.Carolyn’s career has taken her from being the first female co-op engineer at a med-tech company to shaping how the next generation of biotech leaders are trained — with a strong foundation in clinical, regulatory, and commercial strategy.We talk about:Why early-stage biotech companies often skip critical operational

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S3 E23, Deanna Angello - Chief Commercial Officer

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2025/10/31

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Deanna Angello, a seasoned commercial leader whose career spans some of the biggest names in healthcare: Pfizer, Kite Pharma, J&J, and Genentech.But this isn’t just a highlight reel of commercial success. It’s a conversation about what happens when life interrupts the script — and how that moment can bring clarity, courage, and an entirely new sense of purpose.We talk about:Navigating career grief after personal lossHow Genentech prepared her

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S3 E22, Theresa Tribble - Entrepreneur & Life...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Sharron Cox sits down with Theresa Tribble, a dynamic entrepreneur and life sciences leader whose career has taken her from health policy and MBA halls to some of the most innovative companies in biotech.Theresa has led strategy and growth at Everlywell, BigHat Biosciences, and Droplet Biosciences, and now she’s preparing to summit Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the 2026 Timmerman Traverse — raising $1M+ for early-career cancer researchers.This conversation is

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S3 E21, Katja Betts, CEO of PROGEN

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2025/10/17

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Sharron Cox sits down with Katja Betts, CEO of PROGEN, one of Germany’s first biotech companies — now 40 years strong and still evolving.Katja’s leadership journey is anything but typical. From marketing to the boardroom, she now leads a 45-person team that partners globally with biotech giants like Thermo Fisher and Bio-Techne. But at the heart of it all? A deep commitment to precision, collaboration, and progress that lasts.They talk about:PROGEN’s mission to

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S3 E20, Jennifer Chain, The Leukopak Lady

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2025/10/10

Jennifer Chain | The Leukopak Lady – Why Starting Materials Matter More Than You ThinkIn this episode of She Leads Biotech, host Sharron Cox sits down with Jennifer Chain, immunologist, consultant, and founder of CSM Consulting, to explore a topic most people in biotech overlook, the strategic importance of starting materials in cell and gene therapy.Known on LinkedIn as The Leukopak Lady, Jennifer shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, her deep expertise in donor qualification, and

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S3 E19, Susan Nichols CEO of Propel Biosciences

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2025/10/03

Susan Nichols has spent her career bridging the gap between innovation and impact. Now, as CEO of Propel Biosciences, she’s helping startups in the cell and gene therapy space build commercial strategies that work, for patients, investors, and everyone in between.In this episode of #SheLeadsBiotech, Susan shares how her personal connection to rare disease shaped her path, what she learned transitioning from Big Pharma to biotech, and why commercialization isn’t just about revenue, it’s about

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S3 E18, Angela Vollstedt, Director of Global Cell &...

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2025/09/26

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Sharron Cox sits down with Angela Vollstedt, Director of Global Cell & Gene Therapies Portfolio at Novartis, for a conversation that blends operational grit with visionary thinking.Angela’s career spans two decades in pharma — from legacy manufacturing to advanced therapies — and she’s now at the forefront of shaping how personalized medicine can become scalable, accessible, and sustainable.We talk about:Her unexpected start in a male-dominated manufacturing

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