In a turbulent era for biopharma, leadership demands clarity, resilience, and adaptability. In this candid podcast conversation with Pharm Exec, Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, shares high-level insights on what CEOs can do to thrive amid the disruption—from regulatory agility to cultural resilience. The corporate strategy expert explains why the best leaders are the best learners—and how prioritization, honesty, and boldness will separate those who merely survive from those who shape the industry’s future.

In this week’s Pharmaceutical Executive Weekly, we cover CSL’s decision to cut 15% of its U.S. workforce and close 22 plasma centers, Pfizer’s Phase 3 trial failure in sickle cell disease, and Eli Lilly’s new LillyDirect program expanding full-dose Zepbound access for obesity patients.

LaShell Robinson, Head of Global Feasibility and Trial Equity at Takeda, discusses strategies to address underrepresentation in phase III psoriasis trials. She also talks about Takeda's partnerships with community stakeholders like Inside Edge, Black Health Matters, and Hispanic Communication Global Network to help improve engagement, address operational barriers by incorporating multicultural imagery, and prioritize sites with diverse patient demographics. She also explains how they've enhanced investigator diversity through educational sessions and multilingual toolkits, and how Takeda aims to expand these efforts globally.

In this Pharmaceutical Executive podcast epsiode, Peter Ax, Founder & CEO of UpScriptHealth, discusses:

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Jennifer Butler, Chief Commercial Officer of Pleio, discusses:

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In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast, CEO and Founder of Sooth, Ian Baer, is back to discuss:

Pharmaceutical Executive has a brand new look! Click through our February issue here: https://www.pharmexec.com/journals/pharmaceutical-executive/pharmaceutical-executive-february-2025 

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Bill Grambley, CEO of AllazoHealth, delves into the potential of AI to revolutionize patient engagement and adherence. By utilizing patient-level data and predictive modeling, AI can identify individual needs and preferences, tailoring interventions to optimize treatment outcomes. This personalized approach addresses the common challenges of medication non-adherence and improves patient outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of ethical considerations and data privacy when leveraging AI in healthcare. By focusing on patient well-being and using AI responsibly, healthcare providers can significantly enhance patient experiences and improve overall health outcomes.

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility (@md.lawrence.werlin on TikTok), discusses the challenges of addressing fertility misinformation on social media. He emphasizes the importance of providing accurate and reliable information and encourages patients to consult with healthcare professionals. He also discusses the ethical considerations of using social media to share personal and professional experiences in the field of fertility and so much more!

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Shubh Goel, Head of Immuno-Oncology and Gastrointestinal Tumors, US Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, discusses the findings of the NIAGARA trial in bladder cancer and the significance of the five-year overall survival data from the HIMALAYA trial, particularly the long-term efficacy of the STRIDE regimen for unresectable liver cancer, and much more.

UpScriptHealth's Peter Ax, Founder and CEO, and George Jones, Chief Operations Officer, discuss: