Life Science Success

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By: Don Davis PhD, MBA

On this podcast, you'll find interviews with high-performing successful individuals in Life Sciences. On a weekly basis, we cover their proven methods, principles, strategies, and mindsets to implement new technologies that scale to meet the needs of people in our world.

CPA to Biotech Innovator & Coach - Marc Cote
Last Monday at 6:34 PM

In this episode of Life Science Success, we sit down with Marc, an entrepreneur, certified coach, and a beacon of leadership in the life sciences and business coaching sectors. Marc shares his journey from the entrepreneurial services group at EY to founding and leading companies in the life sciences field, and how he leverages his vast experience to mentor and inspire others towards professional excellence and personal growth. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of business acumen and scientific innovation, and discover Marc's unique approach to fostering success in the competitive world of life sciences.

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Building the Future of Life Sciences - Darwin Shurig
Last Saturday at 9:51 PM

In this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is Darwin Shurig, founder and CEO of Shurig Solutions.  Darwin brings strategic value to medical device, life science, and pharma companies. Darwin is responsible for most, if not all, business processes, including project management, recruitment, sales, operations, quality, and regulatory affairs, to mention a few.

 

Guest Introduction: Darwin Shurig, the guest, is introduced as the founder and president of a company involved in the recruitment industry, particularly within the life sciences sector. Darwin shares his journey of starting the business, highlighting his prior experience in clinical re...


Dr. Mohit Jain Unveils Next-Gen Tech in Drug Discovery & Therapy
04/06/2024

In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don Davis has a conversation with Dr. Mohit Jain, a physician scientist with extensive experience in physiology, biomedicine, and mass spectrometry. Dr. Jain shares his unique journey from clinical training to leading breakthroughs in mass spectrometry and computational biology.

He discusses the inception of Sapient Bio, a company that leverages mass spectrometry to unlock new horizons in drug discovery and patient diagnosis by analyzing thousands of molecules in the human body. They explore the future of medicine, emphasizing personalized therapy and the potential to diagnose diseases like diabetes and...


Innovating Life Sciences: Inside Talk with CEO Jennifer Hawks Bland
03/23/2024

Jennifer Hawks Bland is a distinguished leader in the life sciences sector, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of NewYorkBIO, an organization at the forefront of advancing New York's life sciences ecosystem. With a rich background spanning legal practice, government affairs, and executive leadership in companies like Merck and GlaxoSmithKline, she brings a wealth of experience and insight to her role in fostering innovation and growth within the industry.

 

Jennifer Hawks Bland, CEO of New York Bio, discussed her unique path into life sciences, transitioning from a legal background where she initially engaged with the pharmaceutical i...


Advancing ClinicalTrials: Tigermed's Britney Winterberger
03/23/2024

In this episode of Life Science Success, we're thrilled to welcome Britney Winterberger, the Senior Director of North America Project Management and Clinical Operations at Tigermed. Britney brings a wealth of experience in clinical trials across various therapeutic areas and a deep personal commitment to advancing patient treatments, particularly in the fight against cancer.

 

Britney Winterberger is the Senior Director of North America Project Management and Clinical Operations at Tigermed, with a rich career history in life sciences, inspired by a personal loss to leukemia. She initially aspired to be a pediatric oncologist but shifted towards c...


Exploring Biotech Frontiers with Dr. Rahul Kakkar - CEO of Tome Biosciences
03/17/2024

In this episode of Life Science Success my guest is Dr Dr. Rahul Kakkar we will dive into the life and innovations of his tremendous career. From founding groundbreaking biotech companies to his vital role at Tome Biosciences and balancing life as a practicing physician, Rahul's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Discover the cutting-edge of genomic medicine and get a peek into the mind of a true life sciences pioneer.

 

Dr. Rahul Kakkar's Journey: Dr. Kakkar, CEO of Tome Biosciences and a distinguished biotech executive and physician scientist, shares his journey from training in t...


The Power of GenAI in Life Sciences - Elizabeth Smalley ArisGlobal
03/17/2024

This week on Life Science Success, we are thrilled to welcome back Elizabeth Smalley as our guest. Elizabeth is the VP, Product Management, Data & Analytics at ArisGlobal, where she plays a pivotal role in steering the company’s strategic initiatives in the realms of artificial intelligence and machine learning within the life sciences sector. With an impressive background that bridges technology and life sciences, Elizabeth has been instrumental in the formation and launch of the GenAI Council, an innovative effort aimed at harnessing generative AI to revolutionize research and development in life sciences.

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Frontiers of the Mind: Dr. Tiago Reis Marques on Transforming Psychiatry and Pioneering CNS Therapeutics
03/09/2024

This week on the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is Dr. Tiago Reis Marques Dr. Marques is a psychiatrist and currently the Chief Executive Officer of Pas i thea Therapeutics. Pasithea is developing new molecular entities for the treatment of CNS disorders, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis, Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome.

 

On this episode of Life Science Success, Don Davis interviews Dr. Tiago Reis Marques, the CEO of PACEA Therapeutics. They discuss Dr. Marques's journey in psychiatry, the company's focus on CNS disorders, their pipeline of drugs targeting neurological conditions l...


Revolutionizing Drug Development: Toban Zolman's Journey from Electronic Submissions Pioneer to CEO of Kivo
03/09/2024

In the interview, Don Davis PhD, MBA talks to Toban Zolman about his company, Kivo. Zolman takes us through his impressive journey of over 20 years in life sciences and the transformation he has witnessed in the industry. He further details the services of Kivo, stating that the company helps businesses involved in life sciences, specifically those developing clinical trials for pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies, to streamline and optimize their processes. 

He specifically speaks about the significant shift in the industry from large pharmaceutical companies running drug trials to now being dominated by smaller companies without a...


Revolutionizing Patient & Physician Exp. through Digital First Strategies
03/03/2024

Revolutionizing Patient and Physician Experiences through Digital First Strategies - In this week's episode of Life Science Success, we dive into the intersection of digital innovation and healthcare commercialization with leaders from Indegene, a company revolutionizing patient and physician experiences through digital-first strategies. We'll explore the journeys of Nancy Phelan, a biopharma commercial strategy expert; Jeff Rothstein, a marketing visionary who has significantly expanded Indegene's brand and capabilities; and Kevin Patterson, a strategic thinker in medical solutions, as they share insights on driving healthcare forward in today's complex landscape.

 

Key Takeaways:

Interdisciplinary Innovation: The c...