Leading Minds by Life Sciences Voice

On this episode of the Leading Minds, hosted by Jasmeet Sawhney, Jassi Chadha, President and CEO of Axtria, and Paul Bedard, Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement at Bayer US, dive into how customer-centric models are reshaping healthcare. Paul discusses Bayer’s implementation of Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO), a transformative approach where teams work in 90-day cycles, focusing on outcomes and giving individua...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Michael Bailey, CEO of AVEO Oncology. Michael and Jasmeet delve into the realities of career growth, exploring both the triumphs and setbacks. Michael, a strong advocate for active listening, shares how this skill empowers leaders. He'll discuss the common pitfalls of aspiring leaders feeling pressure to climb the ladder quickly, which leads to taking shortcuts or neglecting a ...

Today, we are honored to have Gurdyal Kalsi as our guest, holding the position of Chief Medical Officer at Asklepion Pharma and AdventHealth and overseeing a varied Research and Development portfolio. Gurdyal explores the significance of AI in healthcare and emphasizes a long-overdue shift toward giving patients a voice in clinical trials. He underscores the necessity of addressing illnesses and striving for a definiti...

Today, we have the privilege of hosting Ramona Sequeira, the President of Takeda's Global Portfolio Division. She will delve into Takeda's involvement in the Life Science sector, shedding light on leadership, employee oversight, and recruitment. Ramona emphasizes three essential qualities for those aspiring to join her team: curiosity, humility, and courage. Additionally, she delves into the importance of making decisi...

Jaswinder (Jassi) Chadha, President and CEO of Axtria, which is one of the life sciences' most prominent global leaders, joins us today to discuss how innovation has transformed the global healthcare system. He is regarded as one of the top data scientists and influential thought leaders in the life sciences industry. Jaswinder will share his perspective on the fast-growing and ever-changing life sciences industry, inc...

Dr. Devyn Smith, the CEO of Arbor Biotechnologies, one the leading CRISPR gene editing companies today, joins us to discuss cutting and rewriting sections of DNA so that you can replace mutations. This industry is changing daily, and it’s exciting to think that a small molecule and antibody can treat a disease. However, with cell and gene therapies, the industry is moving beyond treatment to thinking about curative app...

Amar Sawhney is one of the most accomplished individuals in the realm of Medical Technology. His achievements and professional journey are unparalleled. In a conversation with Jasmeet, he recounts the path that led him to his current position. He imparts insight into effective leadership, emphasizing a life devoted to service and a keen focus on improving the healthcare system for patients. Keep a pen and paper handy ...

Gregory Rubert, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at Bausch Health Companies, joins us today. Gregory is responsible for leading a large cross-disciplinary team across various commercial analytics and operational functions and leads a team of roughly 70 employees. Today, he will share great advice on leading that team. Gregory has challenged himself to take on roles that took him out of his comfort zone. H...

Chumi Khurana is Vice President Sales and Marketing Solid Tumor Oncology at Janssen Global Services and Chairperson of the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Today, she shares her career path and philosophy of leadership. Learn fundamental skills for empowering your employees to be their best and develop their leadership skills. Hear how the culture and vision of your workpl...

Michael McBreen, Executive Vice President and President of Codman Specialty Surgical at Integra Life Sciences, joins us today. He has demonstrated superior leadership capabilities over the past 30 years in the medical device industry. He also has a proven track record in revenue performance. Learn about his current role at Integra and how a change in position and company has been a positive experience for him. In addit...

Leading Minds podcast by Life Sciences Voice, hosted by Jasmeet Sawhney, delves deep inside the minds of the top life sciences executives, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, consumer health, animal health, and leaders from related industries. In every episode, we meet a leader who has made a lasting impact in the life sciences industry and continues to drive the industry forward. We...