Driving the Business of Science

Keith Parent

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world. Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business. Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market. 

  1. Building a Professional Services Firm

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    Building a Professional Services Firm

    In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group,  and Jeremy Bromberg, an independent operations advisor with a background in life sciences and pharmaceutical market research, share insights on improving business operations. The conversation highlights the importance of compliance, effective pricing strategies, and organizational structure. Jeremy stresses the need for specialized knowledge in life sciences, the significance of aligning employee skills with company needs, and the critical role of management in balancing sales, execution, and logistics. Jeremy also outlines the steps to build a successful professional services firm, starting with understanding the firm's vision and goals. Keith and Jeremy both emphasize the importance of adhering to regulations and continuous learning to succeed in the life science industry. Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world. Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step. In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business. Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

    25분
  2. Incubators. The Inside Story.

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    Incubators. The Inside Story.

    In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group,  speaks with Ezekiel Kelley, VP of Engagement and Growth at the Frederick Innovation and Technology Center (FITCI), about the importance of incubators in driving innovation. FITCI, a business incubator in Frederick, Maryland, supports life science startups by providing resources, office and lab space, and connections to state and federal resources. FITCI has grown from 40 to nearly 120 companies in two years, many collaborating with the FDA, NIH, and Fort Detrick. The center offers shared lab space, accelerated courses, and an advisory board of experienced founders. FITCI's success is attributed to its nonprofit status, cost-effective operations, and strategic partnerships. Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world. Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step. In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business. Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

    22분
  3. Translating Good Ideas into Products

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    Translating Good Ideas into Products

    In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group,  speaks with Dr. Peter Reinhart, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at UMass Amherst. Dr. Reinhart shares his journey from academia to founding startups, including developing therapeutics for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. IALS, funded by a $95 million award from the Massachusetts Life Science Center, provides translational research facilities and supports startup companies. The institute offers unique resources like large lab spaces, advanced equipment, and a collaboration with the Isenberg School of Management to foster entrepreneurship. Reinhart emphasizes the cost advantages and growing capacity for startups in Western Massachusetts. Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world. Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step. In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business. Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

    27분
  4. Maximizing Trial Value in Resource-Constrained Biotechs

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    Maximizing Trial Value in Resource-Constrained Biotechs

    In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Nathalie Riebel, CEO and founder of Oncospire Consultants, a consultancy specializing in small biotechs. Nathalie points to the $80 billion pharma outsourcing market and the performance and quality challenges that accompany it. The data consistently shows that this massive transfer of work is plagued by delays, quality failures, sponsor dissatisfaction, and governance gaps that remain stubbornly unresolved. The conversation emphasizes the need for small biotechs to effectively manage vendors and drive results. Oncospire’s "Clinical Momentum Method" helps companies to streamline processes and reduce oversight time. Oncospire provides packages for CRO selection, gap assessment (Critical Path Visibility Assessment), and operational improvements, aiming to save small biotechs time and money in the management of their full-service CROs and vendors. Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world. Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step. In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business. Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

    27분

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Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world. Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business. Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.