Pharmaverse Podcast

Episode 14: Building High Performing Teams with Eva Gallagher

Michael Pietrack Season 1 Episode 14

In this episode, Eva Gallagher, VP and Head of Medical Affairs at Agios, shares her insights on building teams and creating a supportive culture in the pharmaceutical industry. She emphasizes the importance of having a good relationship with your manager and the benefits of following a manager to a new company. Eva also discusses her recipe for building high-performing teams, which includes effective communication, camaraderie, and understanding each team member's motivations. She highlights the value of nurses in the industry and shares her passion project, RN to Pharma, which helps nurses transition to careers in biotech and pharma. Eva concludes with career advice for aspiring leaders, encouraging them to say yes to development opportunities and be deliberate in networking and advocating for themselves.


Takeaways
🤗Having a good relationship with your manager can make a significant impact on your job satisfaction and career development.
🏗 Building high-performing teams requires effective communication, camaraderie, and understanding each team member's motivations.
🤝Creating a supportive culture involves making time for team members to get to know each other personally and fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.
✅When hiring, look for candidates who are a cultural fit and can bring something new and valuable to the team.
👩‍⚕️Nurses bring valuable skills to the pharmaceutical industry, including clinical expertise, patient advocacy, and strong soft skills.
🏥 RN to Pharma is a resource that helps nurses transition to careers in biotech and pharma.
📈 Aspiring leaders should say yes to development opportunities, be deliberate in networking, and advocate for themselves.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:15
Benefits and Pitfalls of Following a Manager
04:09
Creating a Supportive Culture
07:41
Hiring Strategies and Cultural Fit
09:01
Effective Interviewing Techniques
12:16
The Importance of Diversity in Hiring
13:30
Onboarding and Supporting New Employees
15:19
Defining and Cultivating Company Culture
20:17
Transitioning Between Therapeutic Areas
23:28
The Value of Nursing Background in Leadership
25:12
RN to Pharma: Helping Nurses Transition to Industry
27:13
Career Advice for Aspiring Leaders
29:07
Conclusion

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