From Brazil to Australia, this fascinating story of how the RASTRUM was created is one that evokes such thoughts of appreciation to innovators of science, like Dr Julio Ribeiro and his team. After having studied his PhD in Medicine in the field of Oncogenesis, Julio had some ideas and went on to meet some fellow scientists & engineers who became instrumental in creating a 3D printer platform to accelerate drug discovery and research. 

Julio started Inventia Life Science because he believed that research using 2D cell models didn’t truly represent real life human biology. Biomedical research has heavily relied on using technology that was first created in the 1950s for illustrating human biology. As a result, the models created since then failed to represent the complexity of human biology and diseases being investigated. There simply had to be a better way to discover, study, and develop new treatments and drugs. 

In this episode of SEVEN we talk to Julio about his career journey to becoming CEO of Inventia Life Science. We get to hear a flavour of his leadership style coming through as well the type of leadership he had, that got him to where he is now. We also get to hear his defining moments and who supported him along the way.  You will hear him say - 'It is only just the beginning'.

It is clear that Dr. Ribeiro is an ally to women and men in the field of Life Science, the area that he loves to work in; he encourages women to go for it, never let anyone tell you, you can't achieve greatness with your talent. Be the type of leader who can see the potential in others before they do and lead them to greatness - whether you are a man or woman.

We trust you will enjoy this wonderful story. For places to connect with your host Jo McCatty see this link or reach out on LI.

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Teena Pisarev, is the Chief Operating Officer of Australia & Managing Director of Singapore.

During her role as CEO of Icon Cancer Care, she oversaw the divisional expansion via collaboration with VMOs, staff and partner organisations. Through the simplification of processes, strengthening of clinical governance and empowerment of local leaders, Teena delivered strong growth and maintained an engaged and enthusiastic team. This was followed by a period living and working in Singapore as Regional CEO, where she successfully led the expansion of Icon in South East Asia.

Upon returning to Australia Teena joined Virtus Health in 2019, where she heads operations in multiple business units. Skilled in strategy planning, business development, change management and healthcare operations her leadership style is simple; supported, engaged clinicians as well as empowered and well-resourced teams, result in exceptional patient care.

She has an inspiring career story – having changed the direction of it due to a tragic accident that led to wonderful journey to here. Have a listen and be truly inspired.

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Kaja has a had a wonderful career journey that has led to to her current role in Singapore as the Asia Pacific-Japan Regional President of Organon. She has come to the region on the back of highly successful years in diverse working and geographical environments. Her ambition for the role is to improve the health of #women in big and small ways through effective policy making and strategic leadership on critical issues for the lives and health of women. Her leadership style focuses on creating a highly engaged and mission-focused organization with an emphasis on employee development.

In addition to this, if you are stuck, have a blocker of some kind, are unsure of what to do next, I am happy to support you to overcome what ever it is that you face in your career. Everyone deserves to love what they do and I can help you pave the way to get there whether you are an individual, part of an association or a cohort in a small to medium start up, let's connect!

I am taking on new clients for Group coaching and/or 121 coaching irrespective of your location across the globe.

Here is where you can find me : [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomccatty/

Happy to connect with you, get to know you and add value to your life through helping you with your career.

Stay safe.

Introducing Episode 2 of my podcast SEVEN all about elevating the voices of Life Science and STEM leaders across the globe.

I would like to introduce you to Loretta Croker who is the General Manager of CSL here in Australia.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/loretta-croker-mba-gaicd-67508717/

https://www.nawo.org.au/about-us/our-board/loretta-croker/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/csl/

I had the pleasure of getting  to know Loretta thanks to James Telfer, in 2020. Her career story is one that spans 9 roles within GSK before she joined the business she is in right now.

It started out in fitness to entering the life science domain at GSK, an organisation I too worked in and loved. She has been mentored, has in turn, mentored and led others to great success, leads a wonderful team and leaves us with lots to think about whilst we work on our own vocation. 

Have a listen. Prepare to be inspired by Loretta's journey.

In addition to this, if you are stuck, have a blocker of some kind, are unsure of what to do next, I am happy to support you to overcome what ever it is that you face in your career. Everyone deserves to love what they do and I can help you pave the way to get there whether you are an individual, part of an association or a cohort in a small to medium start up, let's connect!

I am taking on new clients for Group coaching and/or 121 coaching irrespective of your location across the globe.

Here is where you can find me : [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomccatty/

Happy to connect with you, get to know you and add value to your life through helping you with your career.

Stay safe.

Introducing Episode 1 of my podcast SEVEN, recorded on a special day - my birthday! I would like to introduce you to Christian Bulhmann who is the Head of Business Development Europe/AsiaPac at PSI. 

Connect with him here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbuhlmann/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/psi-cro-ag/ 

I had the pleasure of meeting Christian virtually in 2020. His career story is one that spans across continents. It started out with a desire to focus on Biology and soon transformed into a long term career fusing people skills, business and the desire to uplift others along the way. 

He has had great success, leads a thriving team and yet, the simple things in life are the ones that make him grateful for his career journey so far. 

Have a listen. Prepare to be inspired.

If you are a leader in life science or STEM and would like to share your career journey, I would be delighted to interview you.

In addition to this, if you are stuck, have a blocker of some kind, are unsure of what to do next, I am happy to support you to overcome what ever it is that you face in your career. Everyone deserves to love what they do and I can help you pave the way to get there whether you are an individual, part of an association or a cohort in a small to medium start up, let's connect!

I am taking on new clients for Group coaching and/or 121 coaching irrespective of your location across the globe.

Here is where you can find me : [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomccatty/

Happy to connect with you, get to know you and add value to your life through helping you with your career.

Stay safe.

It's Jo McCatty, Founder of Protoscience, Global Career Coach and Head of Talent. I love helping people with their career purpose. 

Over the last 20 years I have heard so many professional career stories from  scientists, CEO's, VP's and Directors  and thought leaders across the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Clinical Research Organisations around the globe as well we the recruitment sector that I have been a huge part of.

Now I want  to hear and share your story too.

My mission is to help ignite inspiration across STEM and Life Science through sharing the many career pathways through different voices in industry, academia and research.