Pharmaverse Podcast

Season 2, Episode 14: Leading Across Generations with Claudio Pasquinelli

Michael Pietrack Season 2 Episode 14

Season 2, Episode 14: Leading Across Generations with Claudio Pasquinelli

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we sit down with Claudio Pasquinelli, MD, the recently retired Vice President of Clinical Science at Takeda. With over 25 years of experience in pharma and a background in clinical medicine, Dr. Pasquinelli shares profound lessons on leadership, generational mentorship, and navigating career transitions — including what “retirement” really means.

🔹📕 Highlights Include:

▪️Dr. Pasquinelli’s personal journey into retirement (or sabbatical!)

▪️His philosophy on mentorship across generations

▪️Advice for professionals under 35, mid-career leaders, and seasoned executives

▪️Thoughts on hybrid work, post-COVID office culture & staying relevant

▪️How senior leaders can learn from younger voices

▪️Leadership lessons from managing global teams

💡 Whether you're a young professional finding your voice or a veteran in the industry reflecting on your impact, this episode is filled with invaluable takeaways from a seasoned pharma executive.

🔎 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & welcome
01:02 – Reflections on retirement
01:52 – Joining Takeda
02:45 – Mentorship philosophy
03:38 – Advice for multi-generational teams
08:46 – Making time for the team
13:15 – Conclusion

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