The Life Sciences Leadership Show

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show, host Michael Piperno sits down with Ramani Varanasi—biotech executive, founder of Revive Advisors, and former president and CEO of Xbiotics Therapeutics. Ramani shares her dynamic leadership journey, which spans academia, big pharma, and biotech startups, offering a candid look at the risks, pivots, and lessons learned along the way.Her story is one of bold transitions and thoughtful leadership. From navigating the shift from large organizations

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show, host Michael Piperno sits down with Marianne Gill, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Infusion Solutions at BD. With nearly four decades at the company, Marianne brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the conversation, reflecting on her journey from critical care nurse to executive leader.Marianne’s path is a testament to the power of adaptability, empathy, and communication in leadership. Her story spans multiple mergers and acquisitions,

In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show, host Michael Piperno sits down with Lauren Stevenson, Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder and Head of Translational Sciences at Immunologix Laboratories.Lauren shares her unique leadership journey—from her early days at the bench in academic labs to leading teams in the fast-moving world of biotech. Her path to the CSO role wasn’t linear, and that’s exactly what makes her story so compelling. Along the way, she’s learned that leadership

In the next episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show, host Michael Piperno is joined by Nathan Teuscher, President of Aplos Analytics and a globally recognized expert in pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, and drug development. Nathan and Michael dive deep into the art and science of communicating complex scientific concepts—whether it's in high-stakes regulatory meetings, cross-disciplinary teams, or the often challenging spaces where science and business intersect.You'll hear

Welcome to another episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show. In this insightful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Fernanda Arnaldez, Executive Director of Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca, to discuss her inspiring leadership journey from her early days as a pediatric resident, to leading teams in life sciences. Fernanda shares candid stories of growth—how she found her voice, learned to confidently take her seat at the table in the corporate world, and developed empathy as her superpower as a

Welcome to this episode of "The Life Sciences Leadership Show" where our host, Michael Piperno, sits down with David Esposito, CEO of ONL Therapeutics.Join us for an insightful discussion about leadership in the life sciences industry, as David shares his 30-year journey from an infantry officer in the army to leading early and mid-stage biotech companies. Explore the intricacies of leadership communication, the importance of aligning stakeholders, and the unique challenges faced in the