Building Your Own Table with Jennifer Daily

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Jennifer Daily, neuroscientist, biotech executive, and founder, for a conversation about leadership, drug development, and the journey from employee to entrepreneur.

Jennifer shares how working across clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and preclinical research gave her a unique perspective on what it really takes to move therapies from concept to patient.

We also discuss the realities of gene therapy, why execution is often more important than great science alone, the power of building a strong network, and what inspired her to launch her own company in the neuroscience space.

A thoughtful conversation about leadership, risk-taking, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:30 Discovering Science & Neuroscience
05:00 Moving from Academia to Industry
08:00 What Industry Looks for in Scientists
10:00 Seeing the Full Drug Development Picture
13:00 Why Great Science Isn't Enough
16:00 Funding Plans, Not Hope
19:00 From Executive to Founder
22:00 Building a Company in Neuroscience
25:00 Creating a Culture Where Every Voice Matters
28:00 Risk, Decision-Making & Leadership
31:00 The Future of Gene Therapy
34:00 Career Advice, Networking & Growth

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