On this episode of The PharmaBrands Podcast, we welcome not one, but two guests to the show: Rob McEwan, EVP of Health, and Michael Service, SVP of Healthcare Strategy at Changemakers. In a world where the lines between marketing, PR and reputation management are more blurred than ever, Michael and Rob share their views on the value of a multidisciplinary approach.

Changemakers partnered with PharmaBrands to help bring this season of the podcast to life, we deeply appreciate their support and hope you enjoy our conversation with Rob and Michael as much as we enjoyed recording it. 

Learn more at: thechangemakers.com.

The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.

After more than 20 years with a variety of manufacturers in pharma, Frank Fascinato recently made the leap and started his own consultancy. In this episode Frank shares insights he gained through his various roles — from combating imposter syndrome to adding value for HCPs — and brings us along on his entrepreneurial journey. Frank’s energy, enthusiasm and experience shine through in our conversation and we know this episode will leave you with some new thoughts in your heard and a big smile on your face.

This episode was made possible through the support of Changemakers, find out more at: thechangemakers.com.

The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.

On this episode of The PharmaBrands Podcast, Neil sits down with a Doctor, an author, a keynote speaker, a former competitive slam poet, a mother of two with her third on the way, a TIME magazine nominee for next generation leaders, a MacLean's Power 50, and the inspiration for Matel's Role Model Barbie. No, this isn't a multi-guest episode, this is all the fascinating world of Dr. Chika Oriuwa. 

For more on Dr, Oriuwa's book, Unlike the Rest: A Doctors Story, click here. 

This episode was made possible through the support of Changemakers, find out more at: thechangemakers.com. 

The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.

Pavel Goldvasser has been a researcher, a marketer, a rep and is currently a National Sales Manager. In this episode Pavel brings all those perspectives to bear on the role of the rep, the impact of Omni, the power of partnerships and so much more. Pavel speaks with passion and purpose in this broad reaching conversation and you can hear his energy come through in the conversation. This is a must listen for anyone whose role is focused on delivering the most value possible to customers.   

This episode was made possible through the support of Changemakers, find out more at: thechangemakers.com. 

The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.

In our first episode after a late-summer break, our guest Daniel Smedley looks back on key lessons learned through his career and looks forward to where he sees innovation making the biggest impact. Thoughtful and candid, Daniel shares his journey from CFO of AZ to leading a multidisciplinary team tackling some of the biggest challenges the industry has ever faced. Daniel’s perspective and vantage point make him a terrific guest as we discuss AI, new platforms, change management and so much more.  

 This episode was made possible through the support of Changemakers, find out more at thechangemakers.com

The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.

There is an old saying that, “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” Today that could be, “If you have AI, everything looks like it can be fixed with AI.” In this episode of the PharmaBrands podcast, Karim Vassanji, discusses how discipline, curiosity and consensus building are fundamental to the success of any digital transformation effort.

Links mentioned on this episode: Super Human AI Newsletter, The AI Daily Podcast

Our host is Neil Follett, Co-Founder of PharmaBrands and our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals.

In this episode we have a spirited conversation with Neill Brown, President of IPG Health. Drawing on his globe-spanning career Neill shares his thoughts and insights on timely topics such as: how AI can help us focus on the ‘good stuff’, what drives the most impact in 2025 and how we can inject more creativity into the way we work.

Our host is Neil Follett, Co-Founder of PharmaBrands and our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals.

Everyone who listens to this show knows that outstanding customer experience is hard to achieve in healthcare—no matter who your customer is. Paul Tunnah's new book is a practical guide for improving customer experience and in this episode we dive deep into the tools and techniques he recommends for improving trust, adherence and outcomes.

Prescription for Success is now available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prescription-Success-Delivering-Exceptional-Pharmaceutical-ebook/dp/B0FD7858V8

Our host is Neil Follett, Co-Founder of PharmaBrands and our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals.

Our guest this episode has a circuitous route to her current role leading BeLuz for AZ. Time in Canada, Japan and in Global roles has informed her perspective and shaped her approach as she now leads two countries launching over a dozen new drugs in the next two years. In our conversation Angela shares that perspective and reflects on all that is to come.

After you check out the episode, don’t forget to head to pharmabrands.ca to get your tickets for our June 17th Age of AI event in Toronto, before they sell out!

Our host is Neil Follett, Co-Founder of PharmaBrands and our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals

David Churchill’s career in healthcare sales, marketing and communications has been powered by curiosity and a lot of hard work. Over 20 years, and increasingly senior roles, in medical device, pharma and agency have given David a unique perspective that he brings to bear on his team and clients. In this episode he shares his perspective and passion as he tells his personal story, talks about what makes Lemieux Bédard different and gives us a peek into the future of healthcare marketing.

After you check out the episode, don’t forget to head to pharmabrands.ca to get your tickets for our June 17th Age of AI event in Toronto, before they sell out!

Our host is Neil Follett, Co-Founder of PharmaBrands and our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals