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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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16:45

Season 2 Episode 23: The Future of AI with Marco Smit

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2025/12/01

Dive into the Pharmaverse Podcast with host Michael Pietrack as he speaks with Marco Smit, CCO and COO at Domelabs AI, about the revolutionary impact of AI on the pharmaceutical industry. This episode covers: - How AI, including Gen AI and Agentic AI, is reshaping drug development and operational strategy - Emerging roles in pharma and guidance for recruiting AI-savvy talent - Practical tips for employees to engage with AI, maximize productivity, and create leadership opportunities - Managin...

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20:01

Season 2, Episode 22: Man In The Arena with Tony Lin

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2025/11/10

Season 2, Episode 22: Man in the Arena with Tony Lin Join Michael Pietrack on The Pharmaverse Podcast as he interviews Tony Lin. In this inspiring episode, Tony shares his leadership journey, the invaluable lessons he learned from his father, and the resilience needed to thrive in Pharma. He dives deep into facing challenges, navigating cultural transitions, mentorship, and the power of mental cues like “Man in the Arena” to overcome setbacks. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an experien...

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19:40

Season 2, Episode 21: A Century of X-Rays with...

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2025/10/27

Season 2, Episode 21: A Century of X-Rays with Margaret Yu In this powerful episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Dr. Margaret Yu, Chief Medical Officer at ARTBIO, an oncology company leading the charge in Radioligand Therapy (RLT) to revolutionize cancer care. Dr. Yu unpacks the 130-year history of radiation in medicine — from the discoveries of Marie and Pierre Curie to the approval of modern alpha isotopes — and explains how ARTBIO is developing new rad...

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22:26

Season 2, Episode 20: Exploring The "ProFound" with...

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2025/10/13

Season 2, Episode 20: Exploring The "ProFound" with John Lepore | The Pharmaverse Podcast Join host Michael Pietrack on The Pharmaverse Podcast as he talks with John Lepore, CEO of ProFound Therapeutics, about leadership, career pivots, and the future of pharmaceutical innovation. Discover how passion, mentorship, and strategic partnerships drive breakthrough therapies and impact patient care. 🔖In this episode: 👉Explore ProFound Therapeutics’ innovative approach to discovering novel

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23:05

Season 2, Episode 19: Confronting Osteoporosis with...

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2025/09/29

Season 2, Episode 19: Confronting Osteoporosis with Miranda Toledano Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast, hosted by Michael Pietrack. In this episode, we sit down with Miranda Toledano, CEO of EnteraBio (NASDAQ: ENTX), to explore: 🔹 The evolving treatment paradigm for osteoporosis 🔹 Why millions of women worldwide remain undiagnosed and untreated 🔹 EnteraBio’s groundbreaking EV613 oral tablet—a potential game-changer versus injectables 🔹 The FDA alignment milestone using Bone Mineral

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23:45

Season 2, Episode 18: Turning the Page with Chadi Nabhan

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2025/09/15

Join Michael Pietrack on the Pharmaverse Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, MD – CMO and Head of Strategy at RyghtAI, hematologist, oncologist, author, and podcast host – to explore the future of clinical trials, AI innovation, and leadership in healthcare. 📕In this episode, Dr. Nabhan shares: ✔️How RyghtAI uses AI digital twins to speed up clinical trials and reduce costs. ✔️The process of matching clinical trial protocols to the best sites worldwide. ✔️Lessons learned from

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Season 2, Episode 17: Ode To The Oncopig with...

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2025/09/02

Season 2, Episode 17: Ode To The Oncopig with Jessicca Rege Welcome to The Pharmaverse Podcast, your go-to destination for insights in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. In this episode, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Jessicca Rege, PhD, CEO of Seuss Clinicals, to discuss pioneering approaches in preclinical oncology research using the Oncopig cancer model. Jessica shares her experience leading innovative pharma projects, her thoughts on disruptive and transformational leadershi...

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25:39

Season 2, Episode 16: Breaking Barriers with Jacob...

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2025/08/18

Season 2, Episode 16: Breaking Barriers with Jacob Becraft Join Michael Petrack on the Pharmaverse Podcast as he interviews Jake Becraft, CEO & Co-founder of Strand Therapeutics! Discover how Jake is transforming cancer treatment with programmable mRNA therapies. Hear about his journey from a small town in Illinois to MIT, how jiu-jitsu shaped his leadership, and the lessons of team-building, failure, and innovation. Learn about Strand’s breakthroughs, including the game-changing abscop...

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24:21

Season 2, Episode 15: What's In A Name with Raj Devraj

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2025/08/04

🎧 Season 2, Episode 15 | What’s In a Name? Featuring Raj Devraj In this insightful episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack welcomes Raj Devraj, a seasoned leader in the pharmaceutical industry, to explore the power of identity, legacy, and what’s truly behind a name. From cultural influences to leadership values, Raj shares stories from his personal and professional journey—offering a unique lens into the people-first mindset that defines authentic pharma leadership. 💬

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Season 2, Episode 14: Leading Across Generations with...

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2025/07/21

Season 2, Episode 14: Leading Across Generations with Claudio Pasquinelli In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we sit down with Claudio Pasquinelli, MD, the recently retired Vice President of Clinical Science at Takeda. With over 25 years of experience in pharma and a background in clinical medicine, Dr. Pasquinelli shares profound lessons on leadership, generational mentorship, and navigating career transitions — including what “retirement” really means. 🔹📕 Highlights Include: ▪️Dr.

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Season 2, Episode 13: Finding A Path Forward with Art...

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2025/07/07

On this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, Art Krieg, the President of Zola Therapeutics, tells Michael that vision, endurance, resilience, and a whole lot of grit are needed to run a biotech. Krieg has faced the rugged terrain and uphill climbs that come with building science-based companies. But just like a marathoner, he’s never stopped putting one foot in front of the other. 🎧 In this episode, Art and Michael discuss: ✅ The parallels between biotech leadership and long-distance r...

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28:58

Season 2, Episode 12: Becoming A Talent Magnet with...

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2025/06/16

Season 2, Episode 12: Becoming A Talent Magnet with Joy Right 🎙️ In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Joy Right, VP and Head of Talent Acquisition at Flagship Pioneering, to dive deep into the future of biotech hiring, AI in recruitment, and pharma leadership. Discover how talent acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry is evolving with AI-driven tools, personalized storytelling in interviews, and strategic hiring beyond platforms like LinkedIn.

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Episode 11: From Military Combat to Opioid Epidemic...

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2025/06/02

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Shon Remich, Chief Medical Officer at ARMR Sciences. They discuss Shon's unique background in the military, his transition to the pharmaceutical industry, and the critical work ARMR is doing to combat the opioid epidemic. "Knowing your passion is incredibly important." The conversation delves into leadership lessons learned from military experience, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the need for effective le...

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Episode 10: The Science of Leadership with Jill White

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2025/05/12

Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Dr. Jill White, a leadership presence expert. They explore the concept of executive presence, its importance in the pharmaceutical industry, and how professionals can enhance their image and communication skills to project confidence and authority. White shares insights on the science behind leadership, the role of body language, and the impact of color psychology on perception. She stresses tha...

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Episode 9: Innovating Neurodegenerative Treatments...

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2025/04/28

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! In this episode our host Michael Pietrack speaks with Isaac Veinbergs, co-founder and chief business officer of Libra Therapeutics. They discuss the company's focus on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases through the mechanism of autophagy. Isaac shares insights from his career journey, including pivotal moments that shaped his path from academia to biotech. Listen to Veinbergs "We're working on therapeutics for neurological diseases." The c...

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38:15

Episode 8: The Power of Nitric Oxide with Jiten Pant

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2025/04/28

Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Jiten Pant, founder and CEO of NOBiotics, a company focused on the therapeutic properties of nitric oxide. Jiten shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in India to becoming a leader in the biotechnology field. Learn from story of NOBiotics and Jiten's childhood and journey as an immigrant Founder and CEO. "You can be a leader even without a title." He discusses ...

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25:45

Episode 7: From Medicine to Biotech Innovation with...

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2025/03/31

Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Michael Chancellor, MD, co-founder of Lipella Pharmaceuticals. They discuss Chancellor's unique journey from being a board-certified urologist without finishing his Bachelors degree, to a professor and finally to a successful biotech entrepreneur! Learn about the challenges of starting a company, and the innovative solutions being developed for hemorrhagic cystitis. “I had no idea ...

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23:39

Episode 6: Leadership, Mentorship and Career Growth...

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2025/03/17

This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Josh Schwartz, MD MBA, Vice President of Medical Affairs North America at BeOne ( formerly BeiGene.) They discuss the importance of leadership in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on developing others, the journey from individual contributor to manager, and the qualities that make an effective leader. Schwartz shares insights on mentorship, the coaching tree concept, and the five Cs of leadership: caring, communication, culture, challen...

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Episode 5: Embracing Opportunity with Tonia Nesheiwat

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2025/03/03

Welcome back for another great episode! In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Tonia Nesheiwat, VP of Medical Affairs at Caribou Biosciences. Covering everything from baseball teams, inspiring family journey to America, and of course the latest in the Pharmaverse. Together, they delve into Tonia's journey from her family's immigration story to her leadership style shaped by sports and family values. Tonia shares insights on the importance of me...

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29:50

Episode 4: The Power of Omni-Channel Marketing with...

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2025/02/17

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! Today our host Michael Pietrack interviews Donnie Wooten Jr., the global head of strategic medical content and omni-channel at Organon. They discuss the importance of MSLs in the pharmaceutical industry, career progression, embracing change, and the concept of omni-channel marketing. Donnie gives candid advice to those starting out "Knock out your day job first." Donnie shares insights on leadership, building trust, stressing that "Communication is a t...

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