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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!
Pharmaverse Podcast
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 successes are all team successes." She emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges that her successes are team successes. Leslie discusses how she broke into the industry and quickly advanced in her first role by focusing on bringing value to her colleagues and building strong relationships. She also shares tips for leading in a therapeutic area where you may not be the expert, including the importance of continuous learning and building relationships with key opinion leaders. Leslie highlights the value of being a person of value and the importance of humility in leadership. She also discusses her experiences transitioning into different therapeutic areas and offers advice for landing a job in a different area. Finally, Leslie talks about the challenges of being a CMO and the transition from functional leadership to enterprise leadership.
Takeaways
💹Success in the pharmaceutical industry is a team effort, and it's important to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of others.
🏗 To advance in your career, focus on bringing value to your colleagues and building strong relationships.
👨⚕️ When leading in a therapeutic area where you may not be the expert, prioritize continuous learning and building relationships with key opinion leaders.
✅Being a person of value and demonstrating humility are key traits for successful leadership.
💉When transitioning into a different therapeutic area, emphasize your track record of versatility and your ability to quickly learn and adapt.
🤝As a leader, think beyond your own department and consider the overall success of the company. Build relationships and bring value to the organization as a whole.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction
01:25
The Power of Teamwork and Acknowledging Success as a Team
05:15
Bringing Value and Building Relationships for Career Advancement
08:26
Leading in a Therapeutic Area Where You're Not the Expert
11:46
The Importance of Continuous Learning and Humility in Leadership
20:25
Transitioning into Different Therapeutic Areas: Versatility and Adaptability
29:38
From Functional Leadership to Enterprise Leadership: Thinking Beyond Your Department
