The new season of the podcast is only a week away, so before we get started – why not have a listen to some of the best bits from Series 7? From a deep dive into women's health to why the industry thrives on a little healthy competition, there's plenty to discover in last season's highlights.

As well as the EMJ GOLD team's analysis of the key themes, you'll hear from six former guests:

• Mercedes Diz, Chief Marketing Office, Almirall
• Nichole Davies, Global Chief Strategy Officer, VML Health
• Edmond Chan, Senior Director, EMEA TA Lead, Haemato-Oncology, J&J
• Stefan Woxström, Senior Vice President, Europe and Canada, AstraZeneca
• Danie Du Plessis, EVP, Pharmaceutical Operations, Kyowa Kirin
• Harmony Garges, Chief Medical Officer ViiV Healthcare.