Joy and Boldness in Drug Development – with Paul Lammers

Join us in this episode as we talk with Paul Lammers, CEO of Triumvira Immunologics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on developing T cell therapies for cancer treatment. Born in the Netherlands and now an American citizen, Lammers' early life shaped his views on being bold and making connections with people a priority. He shares his insights on crucial but often neglected topics in life science leadership, while also revealing his joy as a father to three grown daughters and a grandfather. We discuss the importance of transparent and open communication between leaders and employees, especially during times of change or uncertainty. Lammers also shares his thoughts on the challenges of balancing innovation and risk with regulatory and financial constraints. Additionally, we delve into the significance of investing in talent development and creating opportunities for employees to learn and grow, both for their own advancement and the success of the organization. Tune in to learn from Paul Lammers' experiences and gain insights into effective leadership strategies in the biotech industry. Some highlights of our conversation include: 1:50 - Who is Paul Lammers? 5:00 - Similarities Between Parenting and Business Leadership 6:12 - Fundamental Role of CEO 6:25 - Three Questions When Hiring a Senior Leader 9:00 - Great Ideas Can Come from Anyone 10:45 - Taking on Challenges 13:10 - Bold Moves Shape Your Life 17:07 - Advocating for Personal and Professional Development 22:55 - Cultivate Boldness Everyday 26:50 - Own Your Mistakes and Move Forward 29:05 - How to Make Work-Life Balance Really Work 33:40 - Strategy Alignment in the Modern Workplace 36:36 - Keep the Passion as a Dispersed Team 39:55 - Leadership is Visibility 43:41 - One Conversation for Every CEO To connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-lammers-7a27331b/ To email Paul: plammers@triumvira.com To learn more about Triumvira Biologics: https://triumvira.com/