Pharma Sessions

Jonathan Kaskey
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Pharma Sessions

Navigating pharmaceutical launch excellence through strategy, technology and career stories. (And sharing fun moments too!)

  1. Why Pharma needs Chiefs of Staff with Steve Cirillo-Thompson

    11 OCT

    Why Pharma needs Chiefs of Staff with Steve Cirillo-Thompson

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey sits down with Steve Cirillo-Thompson, a seasoned Chief of Staff in the pharmaceutical industry, to delve deep into the unique and often misunderstood role of a Chief of Staff. Steve shares his unconventional journey into the medical affairs space, transitioning from political science to consulting, and eventually stepping into various Chief of Staff roles at some of the leading pharmaceutical companies like Shire, Takeda, Abbvie and Ki...

    33 min
  2. Achieving Work-Life Integration in Med Affairs with Jen Mohawk

    16 AUG

    Achieving Work-Life Integration in Med Affairs with Jen Mohawk

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Jen Mohawk, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Apogee Therapeutics. They discuss the pressing issue of burnout, its financial implications, and how companies benefit from retaining employees rather than constantly seeking new hires. Jen shares her journey from academia to the biopharma industry, driven by her pursuit of a sustainable work-life balance. They delve into practical strategies for integrating wo...

    28 min
  3. Future Proofing Medical Affairs with Stephanie Hunter-Banks

    10 JUN

    Future Proofing Medical Affairs with Stephanie Hunter-Banks

    Future Proofing Medical Affairs: A Conversation with Stephanie Hunter BanksIn this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Stephanie Hunter-Banks about the future of the medical science liaison (MSL) role and the evolving healthcare ecosystem. Stephanie shares insights on creating a culture of innovation, leveraging big data and AI, and fostering collaboration within pharma companies. She reflects on her own career journey from pharmacy to leading learning and d...

    34 min
  4. Kaskey's Hierarchy of Needs for Medical Affairs with guest Stephen Dodge, SVP of Medical Affairs for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

    9 APR

    Kaskey's Hierarchy of Needs for Medical Affairs with guest Stephen Dodge, SVP of Medical Affairs for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

    Kaskey's Hierarchy of Needs in Medical Affairs: Steering towards Successful Product LaunchesThis episode of Pharma Sessions delves into the evolving role of Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical launches, emphasizing its transition from a supportive to a strategic partnership position. Stephen Dodge, SVP of Medical Affairs at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has launched 25 products, and shares insights into the crucial involvement of Medical Affairs in launch strategies. The discussion transla...

    36 min

  5. 6 MAR

    Using Regulatory Processes to Enhance Patient Care: A Conversation with Lars Dreesmann

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Lars Dreesmann, the President and Site Head for Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont about how regulatory affairs can impact patient care.They explore the challenges and opportunities in the regulatory space, including the impact of technology and AI on regulatory affairs and the potential for collaboration between pharmaceutical companies. Lars shares his transition from academia to the pharmaceutical industry, the thrill of t...

    36 min

  6. 5 FEB

    Innovation in Medical Affairs: Embracing AI for Success with Scott Thompson

    This episode is sponsored by Acceleration Point. Pharma Sessions is hosted by Jonathan KaskeyIn this episode Jonathan and Scott Thompson, the Co-CEO of Acceleration Point, discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Medical Affairs. Examples of AI use in Medical Affairs include analytics, content creation, and productivity enhancements. Scott encourages experimentation with secure, customized AI tools to improve output. He outlines a case study where AI improved ...

    31 min

  7. 22 JAN

    Small Team, Big Impact: Life as The First MSL in a Biotech Startup with Orlando Granado-Balaez

    Life is different at a biotech. But is that a good thing?Like so much in life, the answer is, "it depends."On this episode I speak with Orlando Granado-Balaez about his journey from being a nurse to transitioning into medical affairs and ultimately thriving in smaller pharmaceutical companies. He shares his experiences in different roles within medical affairs, including being the first MSL in a company and the challenges and rewards that come with building out a team. Orlando also ...

    28 min

  8. 2 JAN

    The Science of Sleep: Exploring its Role in Performance and Well-being for Medical Affairs

    The Science of Sleep: Exploring its Role in Performance and Well-being for Medical AffairsIn this episode of Pharma Sessions, Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Dr. Alison Kole, a sleep expert, to discuss the importance of sleep and its impact on personal and professional health. They discuss the dangers of insufficient and poor-quality sleep, including poor cognitive and creative function. On the other hand, they stress the benefits of prioritizing good quality sleep for enhanced product...

    45 min
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Navigating pharmaceutical launch excellence through strategy, technology and career stories. (And sharing fun moments too!)

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Kaskey
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 Pharma Sessions
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