Liv Nixon speaks to Alison Pulte, Director of Leadership Development at Novartis and contributor to Jill Donohue's upcoming book, 'A Dose of inspiration, 100 Purpose Stories of Pharma Leaders.'

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00:00:01 - Introduction to Alison Pulte and her Purpose Story

00:01:25 - Alison's Journey into the Pharmaceutical Industry

00:03:57 - Personal Background and Family Influence

00:06:32 - Leadership Philosophy and Career Progression

00:08:32 - Aligning Personal, Professional, and Company Purpose

00:12:58 - Learning from Mistakes and Embracing Growth

00:17:16 - The Impact of Personal Health Experiences on Professional Purpose

00:20:15 - Women in Leadership and Male Allyship in Pharma

00:24:39 - Outcomes of Women in Leadership Initiatives

00:26:09 - Alison's Coaching Practice and Purpose Reflection

00:28:00 - The Importance of Reflecting on Purpose

00:29:55 - Trends in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Purpose-Driven Work

00:34:20 - Alison's Future Plans and Career Considerations

00:36:39 - Advice to Younger Self and Empowering Daughters

00:41:36 - Family Legacy and Impact on Career Choices

00:43:23 - Closing Remarks and Holiday Wishes

As part of a Purpose Driven special series, Liv Nixon chats to Ana Paula Carvalho, a contributor to Jill Donahue's book, A Dose of Inspiration, 100 Purpose Stories of Pharma Leaders. Ana Paula has been with Pfizer for over 20 years and currently serves as Western Europe President.

00:03:38 Balancing personal and professional life.

00:10:08. Purpose-driven leadership positively impacts others.

00:18:09 Reflect for personal growth.

00:28:44 Inspire through simple acts of kindness.

00:35:21 DEI is a competitive advantage.

00:44:00 Patient-centricity builds trust and innovation.

00:45:21 People are the foundation.

Liv Nixon chats to Jill Donahue about her upcoming book, A Dose of Inspiration: 100 Purpose Stories from Pharma Leaders.

Jill Donahue; Founder, Excellerate and Creator, The Power of Purpose

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In this episode of This Girl KAM, host Liv Nixon interviews Bharti Rai, a trailblazer in the healthcare, data analytics, and digital transformation fields. With over 25 years of experience, Bharti shares her mindset and strategies that propelled her to success in the industry. She emphasises the importance of taking chances, overcoming self-doubt, and voicing career aspirations.

00:04:06 Data analytics drives healthcare transformation.

00:08:26 Importance of culture in data-driven decision-making.

00:12:23 Interoperability needed for healthcare solutions.

00:22:29 Leaders should prioritise work-life balance.

00:22:54 Importance of trust in leadership.

00:29:09 Confidence and self-doubt in career.

00:37:11 Take risks and embrace self-doubt.

00:40:36 Join This Girl KAM as a member.

Liv Nixon Chats to Jimita Parekh, VP of Enterprise Customer Engagement at Medable.

[00:03:26] Following my passion in pharmacy.

[00:08:36] Women leaders at Genentech.

[00:09:15] Women leaders.

[00:13:57] Regulatory innovation and patient centricity.

[00:19:38] Thriving as women

[00:23:12] Paradigm shift in drug development.

[00:31:39] Revolutionising patient care.

[00:34:26] Facial recognition and AI misuse.

[00:37:09] Research fueled by AI in oncology.

[00:42:16] Applying technology in drug development.

[00:46:09] DEI in the pharmaceutical industry.

[00:51:04] The world will be different.

Liv Nixon sits down with Jayne Gershkowitz, Chief Patient Advocate at Amicus Therapeutics. Jayne has over 17 years of experience in the world of rare diseases and patient advocacy, and her passion for improving the lives of individuals and families living with rare diseases is truly inspiring. Join Liv and Jayne as they discuss the importance of hope, compassion, and empathy in challenging times, and how a holistic approach can make a difference in people's lives. Don't miss out on this insightful and uplifting conversation. Subscribe to This Girl KAM and stay tuned for more episodes featuring fabulous women in pharma.

00:01:18 Jane Gerchkowicz's journey from journalism to patient advocacy.

00:07:15 Women faced challenges in corporate communications.

00:13:16 Importance of communication in healthcare.

00:18:08 Advocacy and education in genetics.

00:26:21 Patient advocacy is crucial.

00:30:23 Importance of patient-centered approach.

00:36:13 Patient advocacy is evolving and expanding.

00:42:43 Collaboration is key for advocacy.

00:51:04 Ethics of gene patenting.

00:54:46 Importance of informed consent.

01:00:50 Importance of genetic counseling

01:06:41 Importance of patient advocacy.

01:14:11 Patient advocacy is essential.

01:18:38 Building something that makes a difference.

TBC

Liv Nixon chats to Charlotte Murrain about the power of integrity and wholeness, embracing failure and growth, the value of humility, and navigating maternity in the workplace.

[00:02:22] Communication and brand experience.

[00:05:04] Integrity as wholeness in the workplace.

[00:07:20] Growth mindset and safety.

[00:11:15] Maintaining relationships in leadership.

[00:16:34] Success and its definition.

[00:19:30] Success through facing adversity.

[00:23:02] Balancing career and starting a family.

[00:27:54] Having it all.

[00:32:14] Women-only spaces and career success.

[00:37:22] Being a Sponsor.

[00:40:32] Sliding Doors and life choices.

[00:46:43] Motherhood and career aspirations.

[00:48:03] DEI and its impact.

In this episode of This Girl KAM, host Liv Nixon interviews Caoimhe Vallely-Gilroy, an independent advisor to pharma and life science companies. Caoimhe talks about her passion for patients' rights and her focus on making life better for patients and enabling a healthier population. She also discusses her background, living abroad for almost 17 years, and accidentally falling into the pharma industry. This is a first for Liv, with the episode being recorded in person in an actual recording studio!

[00:01:25] Accidental career in pharma.

[00:03:39] Healthcare industry advancements.

[00:07:24] Scuba diving fears.

[00:11:05] Healthcare and preventative medicine.

[00:14:55] Personalised medicine and healthcare.

[00:19:55] Not fitting into a box.

[00:23:38] Top innovator in healthcare.

[00:28:19] AI is only as good.

[00:30:57] Personalisation in healthcare.

[00:35:47] Consumerising healthcare.

[00:38:29] Overplanning

[00:44:27] Swimming the English Channel.

[00:50:06] Singing and Musical Theatre.

[00:54:39] "Sliding Doors"

[00:56:03] Moving away from Belfast.

[00:59:44] Pivotal moments in life.

Liv Nixon interviews Melanie Raouzeos-Haid and Audrey Krassnitzer of Novo Nordisk, discussing the possibilities for women in leadership roles. They talk about female allyship, and the importance of getting your boundaries right. Both women share their experiences from their career and their journey to leadership positions. The episode highlights the importance of supporting and empowering women in the workplace.

00:01:40 Importance of female allyship.

00:05:46 Women in leadership and allyship.

00:11:24 Career path in pharma consulting.

00:18:10 Embrace anxiety, bring full self.

00:23:49 Supportive partners are crucial.

00:28:23 Embrace being a working parent.

00:35:00 Takeaway: Give yourself transition time.

00:39:32 Leading with vulnerability promotes inclusivity.

00:45:56 Surround yourself with supportive people.

00:53:25 The partner we choose matters.