Pharmaverse Podcast
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 gain valuable insights to help lead their team or structure their careers. Whether you're a current leader, an aspiring leader, or a leadership enthusiast, the Pharmaverse Podcast has something for you. Tune in and subscribe!
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode 19: Focus on 'we' not 'I' in Leadership with Melissa Mims
Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! πIn 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 medi...
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Episode 19
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28:47
Episode 18: Challenges Facing the Pharma Universe with Jack West
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 in...
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36:49
Episode 17: Disrupting the Drug Pricing Landscape with Mark Cuban
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 excitingl...
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Episode 17
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23:21
Special Edition Episode: Howard Matalon does a deep dive on Non-Competes!
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...
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24:49
Episode 15: Leading by Example with Leslie Meltzer
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 su...
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35:19
Episode 12: The Future of Immunotherapy with Mark Frohlich
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...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: Pursing Dreams with Michael Cox
Welcome to episode 10 of the Pharmaverse! We are thrilled to bring you Michael Cox, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, who shares his journey and insights in this conversation. Learn about his transition from clinical operations to medica...
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Episode 10
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30:31
Episode 9: Career Insights From a CEO with Mark Erlander
Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! We are thrilled to welcome Mark Erlander PHD, CEO of Cardiff Oncology, shares his journey from a PhD in neuroscience to leading an oncology company. He discusses the calculated risks he took throughout h...
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Episode 9
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30:29
Episode 8: Health Equity and Diversity in Clinical Trials with Camille Pope
Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast with Michael Pietrack! We are joined today by Camille Pope, Chief Medical Lead at Acclinate, discusses the importance of diversity in clinical research and the impact of a health equity lens. She highligh...
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Episode 8
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33:05
Episode 7: Clinical Trials and Drug Development with Ken Getz
Welcome back to the Pharmaverse!! In this episode, host Michael Pietrack interviews Ken Getz, an expert in drug development and a professor at Tufts School of Medicine. They discuss various topics related to clinical trials and dru...
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30:12
Episode 6: Leadership Masterclass with Stephen Dodge
Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! In Episode 6 our host Michael Pietrack sits down with Stephen Dodge, SVP of Global Medical Affairs at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, about his leadership journey in the pharmaceutical industry. Stephen s...
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Episode 5: Bravery in the Face of Risks with Shawn Leland
ποΈ Thanks for joining our channel, in episode 5 of the Pharmaverse podcast, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Shawn Leland, a successful entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry. Leland shares his journey from the Rutgers Industry Fellows...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4 with Samuel Blackman MD PHD
In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Samuel Blackman, the co-founder and head of R&D at Day One Biopharmaceuticals. Sam shares his experience trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp and the leadership ins...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3 with Michael Geffner MD MBA Chief Medical Officer
ποΈ Welcome to Pharmaverse Podcast Episode 3: Unleashing Leadership Potential with Michael Geffner, MD MBA πIn this thought-provoking episode, our host Michael Pietrack engages in a riveting conversation with the accomplished Michael...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2- Robert Azelby
Episode 2: Navigating Pharma Leadership with Robert AzelbyIn this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Robert Azelby, a distinguished figure with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. ...
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Episode 2
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Episode 1 with Jodie Gillon CEO of BioCT
Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast hosted by Michael Pietrack! Today we chat with the dynamic Jodie Gillon, President, and CEO of BioCT. Get ready to dive deep into the world of life sciences and leadership as we unrave...
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