31 episodes

This Girl KAM is a space and community for women in pharma. As you drive to see your customers or battle the traffic on the way into Head office, having completed the school run or any other life admin, we're here for a virtual cup of tea and a chat! Each week Liv Nixon, a mum of 4 with 20 years under her belt in the pharmaceutical industry, will interview a different woman in pharma. The path we each choose for our pharma career is entirely unique, but there are plenty of learnings and insights to share in this complex industry where the only thing you can ever be sure of is that another change is imminent! Join us for musings, giggles, personal stories, some brutal honesty coupled with practical advice and tips that you can use as you navigate your own career path in pharma.

This Girl KAM Liv Nixon

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This Girl KAM is a space and community for women in pharma. As you drive to see your customers or battle the traffic on the way into Head office, having completed the school run or any other life admin, we're here for a virtual cup of tea and a chat! Each week Liv Nixon, a mum of 4 with 20 years under her belt in the pharmaceutical industry, will interview a different woman in pharma. The path we each choose for our pharma career is entirely unique, but there are plenty of learnings and insights to share in this complex industry where the only thing you can ever be sure of is that another change is imminent! Join us for musings, giggles, personal stories, some brutal honesty coupled with practical advice and tips that you can use as you navigate your own career path in pharma.

    This Girl KAM with Alison Pulte

    This Girl KAM with Alison Pulte

    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.'
    To read Alison’s along with 99 other inspiring, purpose-driven stories, sign up for your free copy of A Dose of Inspiration – 100 Purpose Stories of Pharma Leaders here!
    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

    • 44 min
    This Girl KAM with Ana Paula Carvalho

    This Girl KAM with Ana Paula Carvalho

    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.

    • 47 min
    This Girl KAM with Jill Donahue

    This Girl KAM with Jill Donahue

    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
    Download Jill's book and all other resources from the episode here.

    • 43 min
    This Girl KAM with Bharti Rai

    This Girl KAM with Bharti Rai

    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.

    • 41 min
    This Girl KAM with Jimita Parekh

    This Girl KAM with Jimita Parekh

    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.

    • 54 min
    This Girl KAM with Jayne Gershkowitz

    This Girl KAM with Jayne Gershkowitz

    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.

    • 1 hr 21 min

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