In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Dan Mamelak, Founder & President at Custom Biologics. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Dan, covering: How reading The Billion-dollar Molecule book inspired him to explore a pathway into cutting-edge drug development The founding story of his company and some timeless advice not to burn bridges How the Canadian conveyor belt of intelligent, talented young science graduates has helped fuel the company’s growth Why b ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with:  Denise Bowser from Onyx Scientific Audrey Greenberg from SK Pharmteco Kendalle Burlin O’Connell from MassBio Elisabeth Stampa from Medicines For Europe  Sabina Ouimet-Storrs from GHO Capital In this episode, we feature highlights from recent interviews with some of the most inspiring women in the life sciences industry. These women sat down with host, Raman Sehgal, to share their unique perspectives on topics including career progression, COVID-19, M&A, and ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Alastair Hay, Vice President of Peptides at Almac Sciences. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Alastair, covering: The story behind Almac’s early bet of getting into the peptide game Behind the scenes of the incredible growth journey of Almac from a few hundred to 7000+ people... and some insight into the secret sauce behind the success Rising demand for peptides and what makes them so attractive and valuable for variou ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Brett Alderson, President and Site Leader of Novacina. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Brett, covering: The complexities of being on the inside of big pharma looking to carve out your site... then transitioning into a customer-facing CDMO Leaning into the freedom and liberation of having the shackles off as an independent business Pairing world-class, complex commercial capabilities (100 million+ units) with a small ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Arvid Söderhall, CEO at Empros Pharma. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Arvid, covering: The personal story of a pediatrician treating an obese child that led to the creation of Empros Pharma and its lead asset The 10-year journey from an idea to a successful Phase IIb trial... and what it felt like to reach the magic milestone Critical characteristics required for a small pharma leader, and why CEOs stand and fall wi ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with: Sabina Ouimet-Storrs, Principal at GHO Capital Partners James West, Managing Director at Lincoln International Derek Hennecke, investor and board member in biopharma and cell therapy manufacturing Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem with his guests, covering: The year of the failed process in 2023... Which sub-segments of the pharma services ecosystem are hot right now? A myriad of buys and builds, carve-outs, and platform de ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Elisabeth Stampa, President Medicines for Europe and Board Chair at Medichem.   Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Elisabeth, covering: She took the reigns of the family pharmaceutical firm from her father The struggle of turning around the business through rationalization and divestment and critical lessons learned from a tricky time Re-building into a multi-national, $140m+ API and FDF CDMO with flexibility at it ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Kendalle Burlin O’Connell, CEO and President of MassBio.   Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Kendalle, covering: The story behind how Massachusetts became one of the biggest biotech clusters in the world and why this ecosystem has such an energy Kendalle’s non-linear journey into MassBio and how she made an impact (and ruffled some feathers) How she navigated her way to the top of MassBio, including lessons learne ..read more

ounder of the Center for Breakthrough Medicines - now part of SK Pharmteco. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Audrey, covering: How a career in real estate financial services led her to the world of cell & gene therapy The story of the creation of the Center for Breakthrough Medicines to its eventual sale and ‘fit’ with SK Pharmteco Why Philadelphia’s 'Cellicon Valley' is becoming one of the hottest life science clusters in the US Timeless tips on fundraising, networking and having a go for young people Her view on the mark ..read more

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Denise Bowser, Co-Founder and Commercial Director of Onyx Scientific. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Denise, covering: The founding story of Onyx and helping the company gain traction in the early years A lesson in M&A - being acquired as a great business and being allowed to thrive as a great business The non-secret, simple secret sauce of retaining and growing clients over 20 years Functioning as a founder whi ..read more