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Welcome to Cognitio, the weekly podcast by ARCS Australia, your go-to source for insights into the evolving world of medtech, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Hosted by Dr Tim Boyle, CEO of ARCS, this podcast delivers bite-sized updates, expert discussions, and professional development insights to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Each episode features hot topics, regulatory updates, sector trends, and practical career guidance, with guest appearances from industry leaders, ARCS members, and emerging innovators from BioBeacon. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting

  1. -1 ДН.

    S02E10 High Performance, Hidden Challenges

    What does high performance really look like when it’s shaped by lived experience? In this episode of Cognitio, we explore the intersection between professional capability and chronic illness—and how navigating personal health challenges can fundamentally shape resilience, leadership, and perspective in the life sciences sector. Hosted by Anna Megalakakis from ARCS, this conversation brings together Mark Del Borgo from the Department of Pharmacology at Monash University and his PhD student Isabella Simon. Both are not only researchers, but also consumers of the healthcare system—offering a rare and powerful dual perspective from inside the science and the lived experience it ultimately serves. From the realities of diagnosis and long-term treatment, to the unseen pressures of maintaining performance in high-demand roles, this discussion highlights what often sits beneath the surface in our workplaces and research environments. It also raises important questions for the sector:How do we better support high performers managing chronic conditions?What does empathetic leadership look like in practice?And how can lived experience strengthen—not limit—professional contribution? This is a conversation about resilience, but also about understanding. About the human side of science, and the importance of creating environments where people can perform at their best—because they are supported, not despite their challenges. Living and working with chronic illness in life sciencesThe impact of diagnosis on career direction and ambitionNavigating research, academia, and health simultaneouslyEmpathy, leadership, and building high-performing teamsThe role of lived experience in shaping better science and outcomesAnna Megalakakis – ARCSMark Del Borgo – Department of Pharmacology, Monash UniversityIsabella Simon – PhD Candidate, PharmacologyARCS Australia is the peak body for the life sciences sector, supporting professionals across the full product lifecycle through education, professional development, and community. Key Topics CoveredFeatured in this EpisodeAbout ARCS

    44 мин.

  2. 13 АПР.

    Teams First: Cultivating Resilient Leaders in Competitive Environments

    What can elite sport teach us about leadership in the workplace? In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, Tim Boyle sits down with Tomek Szklarski, Head Coach of the Australian National Handball Team, to explore how high-performance sporting environments develop resilient leaders, build trust under pressure, and create cultures where teams thrive. Drawing on his experience as both a professional athlete and national coach, Tomek shares practical lessons from elite team sport that translate directly into leadership, management and team development within professional environments. Together, Tim and Tomek discuss: Why resilience matters more than talent in sustained high-performance environmentsThe transition from peer leadership to formal leadershipHow trust is built, broken and rebuilt under pressureWhy great leaders create capability rather than dependencyThe role of vulnerability and self-awareness in leadershipPractical strategies for developing resilience in yourself and othersWhether you lead a team, manage stakeholders, or are looking to strengthen your own professional resilience, this episode offers valuable insights into what it takes to lead when the pressure is on. Tomek Szklarski is Head Coach of the Australian National Handball Team and a former professional European handball player. He has represented Sydney University, New South Wales and Australia at elite levels of competition, and has played a key role in developing handball talent nationally. Tomek brings a unique perspective on leadership shaped by years of experience as both a player and coach in high-performance sporting environments. About the Guest

    39 мин.

  3. 31 МАР.

    Designing with, not for: The Power of Patient Co-Creation

    What does it really mean to design healthcare with patients? In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, Georghien Wiley, ARCS Convener for the Patient Engagement Interest Area, leads a powerful and deeply personal discussion on patient co-creation. Through real-world experiences, this episode explores the realities of navigating the healthcare system in Australia, particularly for patients and carers in regional settings. From access challenges and fragmented care to the often-overlooked role of carers, the conversation highlights critical gaps between system design and lived experience. It also reframes a key idea for the life sciences sector:Lived experience is not supplementary to evidence. It is a form of expertise that should shape how we design services, clinical trials and patient support programs. Key themes explored include:• The impact of fragmented and uncoordinated care• The hidden burden and invisibility of carers• Health literacy and communication challenges• The importance of trust, equity and inclusion in co-design• Moving beyond tokenistic engagement to meaningful partnership This episode is essential listening for professionals across clinical research, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance and market access who are looking to embed patient-centred approaches into their work.

    30 мин.

  4. 23 МАР.

    Reimbursement Pathways and Patient Access for Cell and Gene Therapies in Australia

    Cell and gene therapies such as CAR-T are transforming modern medicine, offering new treatment options for cancers and rare diseases. But getting these breakthrough therapies to patients is not straightforward. In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, Warwick Shaw from Johnson & Johnson explores how advanced therapies move from regulatory approval to reimbursement in Australia. The discussion examines the role of the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), the National Health Reform Agreement, and the complex coordination between federal and state governments that influences patient access. The conversation also highlights the growing pipeline of cell and gene therapies, the use of outcomes-based reimbursement models, and the policy changes needed to ensure Australian patients can access these life-changing treatments sooner.

    40 мин.

  5. 20 МАР.

    ARCS Weekly Wrap 20 March 2026

    Three signals this week point to a sector at a turning point. Australia’s life sciences industry is accelerating—with stronger local capability, growing global engagement, and a more coordinated national R&D strategy taking shape. But there’s a critical question we need to address. As we move toward a more economically driven innovation model, how do we ensure health and medical research remains grounded in patient outcomes—not just commercial return? In this week’s Top 3, I cover:• The Ambitious Australia R&D strategy—and what it means for our sector• A major capability investment in clinical trials infrastructure here in Sydney• Why international partnerships will define our next phase of growth If we get the balance right, we have a real opportunity to strengthen both our sector and outcomes for patients.

    3 мин.

  6. 16 МАР.

    Regulatory Guidelines Supporting Non-Animal Models in Pharmaceutical Development

    In this episode of Cognitio, Tim Boyle speaks with Dr Natalie Anderson about the evolving regulatory landscape for non-animal models in pharmaceutical development. We explore global reforms at the US FDA and European Medicines Agency, the application of the Three Rs, and how Australia’s TGA is responding to advances in organoids, organ-on-chip technologies and in silico modelling. The discussion covers regulatory acceptance pathways, policy shifts, funding challenges and what this means for sponsors and regulatory professionals. A must-listen for those working in regulatory affairs, nonclinical development and health policy as science and regulation continue to evolve.

    36 мин.

  7. 9 МАР.

    Why do smart professionals still freeze in high-pressure moments?

    In this episode of Cognitio, ARCS CEO Tim Boyle explores the behavioural science behind leadership, compliance and decision-making in regulated environments. Despite extensive training and detailed SOPs, deviations still occur. So what’s missing? This conversation dives into the psychology of identity-based leadership, the forgetting curve, grey zone decision-making, and how culture shapes compliance in clinical research, regulatory affairs and life sciences. If you work in clinical trials, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance, quality or regulatory, this episode will challenge how you think about training, integrity and performance under pressure. Leadership isn’t memory. It’s identity. #Leadership #ClinicalResearch #RegulatoryAffairs #Pharmacovigilance #LifeSciences #ProfessionalDevelopment

    30 мин.

  8. 6 МАР.

    ARCS Weekly Wrap 6 March 2026

    What are the three biggest developments shaping Australia’s life sciences sector this week? In this short weekly briefing, ARCS CEO Tim Boyle shares the top stories from across the medicines, medical devices and clinical research ecosystem. This week’s episode covers: • A major step toward professional standards and competency-based accreditation for the clinical trials workforce following discussions at the A-CTEC conference• Updates from the ARCS community and national networking events, including the return to Perth and the latest Brisbane event• Why professional recognition in life sciences is becoming increasingly important, with applications now open for the ARCS College of Fellows The episode also recognises International Women’s Day, highlighting the extraordinary contribution women make across the life sciences sector, including the fact that 73% of ARCS members are women. This short weekly podcast provides a fast overview of the key developments in Australia’s pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech and clinical trials sectors. ARCS members receive the full weekly life sciences news summary, so if you want to stay fully across what’s happening in the sector, consider joining ARCS.

    3 мин.
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Welcome to Cognitio, the weekly podcast by ARCS Australia, your go-to source for insights into the evolving world of medtech, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Hosted by Dr Tim Boyle, CEO of ARCS, this podcast delivers bite-sized updates, expert discussions, and professional development insights to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Each episode features hot topics, regulatory updates, sector trends, and practical career guidance, with guest appearances from industry leaders, ARCS members, and emerging innovators from BioBeacon. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting

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    ARCS Australia
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    2025 - 2026
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