Season 3, Episode 1: Building a People-First Culture with John Harlow

Join Michael Petrack and John Harlow, a senior commercial leader in the pharmaceutical industry, as they explore how to create a people-first culture in Pharma. Gain actionable leadership insights on balancing performance with empathy, hiring for culture fit, fostering curiosity, and driving team success. Learn practical tips for supporting underperforming team members, cultivating competitiveness, and instilling a growth mindset. Essential listening for Pharma leaders and aspiring leaders aiming to elevate their leadership skills.

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In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Allison Trucillo, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Avalon Pharma, to explore what it truly means to lead with a growth mindset in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Allison shares her inspiring career journey from physician to pharma executive, discusses the powerful growth equation (stress + rest = growth), and explains how taking calculated risks, leveraging mentors, affirmations, and stepping outside your comfort zone can accelerate both personal and professional development.

This conversation is a must-watch for Pharma leaders, medical affairs professionals, physicians entering industry, and anyone striving to become the best version of themselves.

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Dive into the Pharmaverse Podcast with host Michael Pietrack as he speaks with Marco Smit, CCO and COO at Domelabs AI, about the revolutionary impact of AI on the pharmaceutical industry. This episode covers:

- How AI, including Gen AI and Agentic AI, is reshaping drug development and operational strategy
- Emerging roles in pharma and guidance for recruiting AI-savvy talent
- Practical tips for employees to engage with AI, maximize productivity, and create leadership opportunities
- Managing AI risks in clinical, legal, and organizational contexts
- Bold predictions for the next 3–5 years, including commoditization of foundation models and the evolving data landscape

Whether you’re a Pharma executive, researcher, or aspiring professional, this episode offers actionable insights to thrive in an AI-powered pharmaceutical ecosystem.

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Season 2, Episode 22: Man in the Arena with Tony Lin

Join Michael Pietrack on The Pharmaverse Podcast as he interviews Tony Lin. In this inspiring episode, Tony shares his leadership journey, the invaluable lessons he learned from his father, and the resilience needed to thrive in Pharma. He dives deep into facing challenges, navigating cultural transitions, mentorship, and the power of mental cues like “Man in the Arena” to overcome setbacks. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, Tony’s insights on leading from the front, developing teams, and embracing failure as growth are invaluable. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable advice, motivation, and a blueprint for leadership success in the ever-evolving world of Pharma.

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Season 2, Episode 21: A Century of X-Rays with Margaret Yu

In this powerful episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Dr. Margaret Yu, Chief Medical Officer at ARTBIO, an oncology company leading the charge in Radioligand Therapy (RLT) to revolutionize cancer care.

Dr. Yu unpacks the 130-year history of radiation in medicine — from the discoveries of Marie and Pierre Curie to the approval of modern alpha isotopes — and explains how ARTBIO is developing new radioisotope-linked therapies to transform precision oncology.

She also shares deeply personal stories from her medical training, lessons from mentorship, and how being a “language brain in a science-driven world” shapes her communication and leadership approach. In the closing moments, Dr. Yu offers invaluable leadership advice on resilience, growth, and embracing challenges for anyone navigating their first leadership role in Pharma or biotech.

Whether you’re a Pharma executive, biotech innovator, or medical professional, this conversation delivers both inspiration and insight into the future of cancer treatment and scientific leadership.

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▶  LinkedIn: [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpietrack]
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Season 2, Episode 20: Exploring The "ProFound" with John Lepore | The Pharmaverse Podcast

Join host Michael Pietrack on The Pharmaverse Podcast as he talks with John Lepore, CEO of ProFound Therapeutics, about leadership, career pivots, and the future of pharmaceutical innovation. Discover how passion, mentorship, and strategic partnerships drive breakthrough therapies and impact patient care.

🔖In this episode:
👉Explore ProFound Therapeutics’ innovative approach to discovering novel proteins and therapies.
👉Learn leadership lessons for small companies vs. large corporations.
👉Gain insights into career management, mentorship, and taking calculated risks.
👉Hear inspiring stories on how science, focus, and urgency shape breakthroughs.
👉Understand the importance of company culture, accountability, and collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry.

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▶  Website: [https://www.kbic.com/recruiting/]
▶  LinkedIn: [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpietrack]
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Season 2, Episode 19: Confronting Osteoporosis with Miranda Toledano

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast, hosted by Michael Pietrack. In this episode, we sit down with Miranda Toledano, CEO of EnteraBio (NASDAQ: ENTX), to explore:

🔹 The evolving treatment paradigm for osteoporosis
🔹 Why millions of women worldwide remain undiagnosed and untreated
🔹 EnteraBio’s groundbreaking EV613 oral tablet—a potential game-changer versus injectables
🔹 The FDA alignment milestone using Bone Mineral Density (BMD) as a primary endpoint
🔹 Leadership lessons from Miranda’s Type A+++ drive, balance, and building passionate teams
🔹 Career advice for young leaders: “Just keep going.”

If you’re a leader, innovator, or aspiring professional in biotech, Pharma, or life sciences, this episode is packed with powerful insights that can transform your career.

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Join Michael Pietrack on the Pharmaverse Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, MD – CMO and Head of Strategy at RyghtAI, hematologist, oncologist, author, and podcast host – to explore the future of clinical trials, AI innovation, and leadership in healthcare.

📕In this episode, Dr. Nabhan shares:
✔️How RyghtAI uses AI digital twins to speed up clinical trials and reduce costs.
✔️The process of matching clinical trial protocols to the best sites worldwide.
✔️Lessons learned from mentorship, leadership, and his medical career.
✔️Insights from his books, including Toxic Exposure and The Cancer Journey.
✔️Strategies for balancing executive roles, healthcare innovation, and family life.


Whether you’re interested in AI in healthcare, clinical research, or leadership in biotech, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiring stories.


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Season 2, Episode 17: Ode To The Oncopig with Jessicca Rege

Welcome to The Pharmaverse Podcast, your go-to destination for insights in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. In this episode, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Jessicca Rege, PhD, CEO of Seuss Clinicals, to discuss pioneering approaches in preclinical oncology research using the Oncopig cancer model.

Jessica shares her experience leading innovative pharma projects, her thoughts on disruptive and transformational leadership, and practical advice for aspiring leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Learn how her team is advancing preclinical oncology research, moving therapies to patients faster, and redefining leadership in Pharma.

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Season 2, Episode 16: Breaking Barriers with Jacob Becraft

Join Michael Petrack on the Pharmaverse Podcast as he interviews Jake Becraft, CEO & Co-founder of Strand Therapeutics! Discover how Jake is transforming cancer treatment with programmable mRNA therapies.

Hear about his journey from a small town in Illinois to MIT, how jiu-jitsu shaped his leadership, and the lessons of team-building, failure, and innovation. Learn about Strand’s breakthroughs, including the game-changing abscopal response, and the mindset needed to challenge scientific dogma.

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