Pharma Sessions

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

  1. 1D AGO

    Why AI Pilots Fail in Pharma, And Why Yours Won’t with Jeremy Zhang

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Jeremy Zhang, Senior Director and Head of Data Science Solutions at Otsuka, to discuss why AI initiatives succeed or fail in pharma and why it has almost nothing to do with the technology itself.

    33 min

  2. JAN 22

    Medical Affairs AI & Omnichannel Strategy: How to Earn Trust and Attention

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Sean Sheffler-Collins, Director of Scientific Communications and Content at Astellas Pharma, to discuss how Medical Affairs is evolving to meet HCPs' needs through omnichannel communication strategies, accessible and engaging scientific data, and technology-enabled solutions like digital microsites and AI analysis.

    33 min

  3. JAN 15

    Sales Leadership Mastery: People + Tech

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Trevor Landry, the Executive Director of CNS Sales at Otsuka, to unpack how commercial leaders can use data and AI without losing the on-the-ground realities that drive great selling and sustainable revenue growth.

    30 min

  4. JAN 8

    Scientific Storytelling and Omnichannel Strategy in Modern Medical Affairs

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey sits down with Matthew Krzywosz, Director of Scientific Communications & Content at Astellas, to explore how Medical Affairs teams can create differentiated scientific narratives, use omnichannel strategy to amplify impact, and help brands stand out in highly competitive markets.\

    28 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    New Direction: Career Pivots, Niche AI, and the Future of Pharma Sessions

    In this special episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey steps behind the mic solo to share the evolving vision for the podcast and the personal career shift that inspired it. What began as a show centered on medical affairs is now broadening to reflect the realities of modern pharma: commercial strategy, analytics, AI, organizational change, and the people navigating it all. Jonathan shares the story behind his move to XSUNT and why building something meaningful again became the driving force behind his next chapter. Along the way, he reflects on what AI should be doing in pharma, why niche, domain-specific tools outperform generic platforms, and how teams can move beyond manual reporting toward real strategic impact.

    17 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    Martin McLaughlin’s Four-Pillar Playbook to Launching Better, Faster, and Smarter

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Martin McLaughlin, former Head of Launch and Business Excellence at Takeda, to share the frameworks and lessons that help pharma organizations align people, processes, performance, and technology for success.

    29 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    What Happens When Pharma Starts Listening?

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Jens Øllgaard, Head of Customer Experience at Novo Nordisk, to discuss how forward-thinking pharma leaders are dismantling silos between medical and commercial teams, leveraging AI-driven insights, and fundamentally reimagining how field teams create value in an era of declining physician access.

    27 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    How Shionogi's VP Turns Data into Commercial Success

    In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Anindita (Ani) Sinha, Vice President of Commercial Operations at Shionogi, to unpack practical approaches to drive market success, from translating complex data into actionable field strategies to building effective cross-functional partnerships between commercial and medical teams.

    32 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Pharma Sessions
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