National Pharmaceutical Congress (NPC) Podcast

Created in response to industry requests, NPC Podcast hosts Jim Shea, Mark McElwain and Mitch Shannon interview an esteemed series of guests with pertinent questions about the pharma industry. <br/><br/><a href="https://healthbiz.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">healthbiz.substack.com</a>

S15 E06 The Economics and Ethics of Life Sciences - With Gordon McCauley

The CEO of adMare BioInnovations unpacks the profits, principles, and policies shaping today’s life sci industry. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

08-13
30:35

S14 E05 Prioritizing Humility, Integrity and Curiosity in Leadership

Casey James Lawton, General Manager at Peirre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetic, talks about diverse career experiences, learning to pivot, and building strong, science-driven foundations. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

08-06
29:02

S14 E04 Bringing Oncology Care to Canada with Daiichi Sankyo

Fatih Yetikardes, Country Manager of Daiichi Sankyo, gives insights into advancing patient care with company collaborations, the unique complexities of the Canadian healthcare system, and the ethical use and transparent governance of AI. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

07-30
31:19

S14 E03 Sobi Canada’s Bob McLay: Life Science Leadership in Rare Disease

Bob McLay, General Manager of Sobi Canada, gives insights into stewarding rare drug therapies, KOL advocacy and the future of preventative medicine. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

07-17
31:33

S14 E02 Developing Disease Modifying Therapeutics for ALS at Neuropeutics

Marc Shenouda, CEO and Co-Founder of Neuropeutics Inc., gives insights into targeted therapeutics for neurodegenerative disease, winning the AbbVie Biotech Innovator’s Award, and earlier detection for ALS. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

07-10
25:00

S14 E01 Dr. Bettina Hamelin and The Role of Innovative Medicines Canada

Dr. Bettina Hamelin, President of Innovative Medicines Canada, gives insights into the adoption of innovative technologies, domestic supply chain for pharmaceuticals, and excluding medicines as retaliatory measures for tariffs. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

04-23
30:26

S13 E08 Tariffs and the Effect on Canadian Pharma Companies

Paul Levesque, President and CEO of Theratechnologies Inc., gives insights into innovation in biopharma, the effects of tariffs on supply chain and pharma manufacturing, and cross-border business development. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

03-19
30:17

S13 E07 Serving Women’s Health in the Specialty Pharma Sector

Mark Nawacki, President and CEO of Searchlight Pharma, gives insights into starting a specialty pharma business, therapeutics for women’s health and migraine relief, and the shift to more personalized medicines in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

03-12
29:29

S13 E06 Innovation and Market Access in Pharma

Lisa Mullett, Senior Vice-President of Sumitomo Pharma America, gives insights into the importance of diversity in companies and patient trials, stepping out of your comfort zone to further your career, and accelerating development with AI. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

03-05
27:04

S13 E05 AI and the Importance of Data to Pharma Marketers

Tom Slowe, CEO of Breadcrumb Analytics, gives insights into using AI to sort and sift through statistics, the importance of context with data, and why AI should only be supplementary to human work. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

12-11
29:32

S13 E04 Eli Lilly’s Focus on Innovative Therapeutics

Kenneth Custer, President and General Manager of Eli Lilly Canada, gives insights into his background in neuroscience, innovation in healthcare, and progress in therapeutics for obesity and Alzheimer’s. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

11-20
23:39

S13 E03 Innovating Rare Disease Research

Jonathan Soong, General Manager of Amicus Therapeutics, gives insights into being at the forefront of rare disease innovations, patient support programs, and the importance of real world evidence for rare diseases. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

10-30
25:04

S13 E02 Rodrigo Reis of UCB Pharma on Innovation in Pharma

Rodrigo Reis, General Manager of UCB Pharma Canada, gives insights into fostering innovation in pharma, collaborating with UHN to expedite diagnoses, and entering the rare disease space with new innovative therapeutics. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

10-16
29:14

S13 E01 Small Company, Seismic Impact: KYE Pharmaceuticals Redefines ADHD Treatment

John McKendry, President and CEO of KYE, gives insights into the importance of operating within regulations, leadership in pharma, and new treatment and delivery options for ADHD. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

10-02
36:09

S12 E08 Brian Bloom on the 2024 Healthcare Investing Landscape

Brian Bloom, CEO of Bloom Burton & Co., gives insights into changes in the Canadian Healthcare investment landscape, the return of the generalist investor, and the rise of consumer empowerment in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

05-29
27:34

S12 E07 Supporting Patients with Rami Fayed of AbbVie

Rami Fayed, Vice President and General Manager of Canada at AbbVie, gives insights into patient support programs in Canada, diversifying therapeutic pipelines, and giving back to the community. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

05-22
30:54

S12 E06 Pharmacists as a Hub for Healthcare Providers

Jaclyn Katelnikof, Saskatchewan-based Pharmacist, gives insights into the patient-facing role of the pharmacist, the need for tech innovations in pharmacy, and the threats to the Canadian drug supply. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

05-15
32:17

S12 E05 Women Empowering Women in Pharma

Milva D’Aronco, Founding Member at Women Leaders in Pharma, gives insights into the importance of mentorship, coaching women on confidence, and diversity as a profit-driver in the long term. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

05-08
29:26

S12 E04 Implementing AI for Rare Disease Patients

Stephanie Veyrun-Manetti, General Manager of Specialty Care and Country Lead for Canada at Sanofi, gives insights into Sanofi’s Biogenius grants, the importance of DEI in Canada, and career development across all generations of employees. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

05-01
40:07

S12 E03 Crossing Cultures Through Higher Education in the Life Sciences

Raj Dam, Assistant Director of Partnerships and External Relations at the University of Toronto, gives insights into co-op programs at University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus, preparing students for the workplace and fostering partnerships with industry. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

04-24
38:26

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