Life Science Success

Life Science Success

On this podcast, you'll find interviews with high-performing successful individuals in Life Sciences. On a weekly basis, we cover their proven methods, principles, strategies, and mindsets to implement new technologies that scale to meet the needs of people in our world.

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September 1, 2025 33 mins

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Victoria Donovan. Victoria is the Founder and CEO of Clinically Media, an award-winning agency that is transforming patient recruitment and retention strategies in clinical research.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:38 Meet Victoria Donovan: Founder and CEO of Clinically Media
01:34 Victoria's Journey into Life S...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Mark Stead, Head of Business Development at Atomic AI, a pioneering biotech company using artificial intelligence and structural biology to develop innovative RNA-targeted therapeutics. Mark brings over 12 years of experience in biotechnology, with a proven track record of negotiating high-value partnerships and driving strategic collaborations in drug di...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Kristien Van Vlasselaer, a Vice President of Operations at Gordian Biotechnology who is a passionate generalist and strategic operations leader dedicated to helping biotech teams execute with excellence. With her unique ability to bridge technical expertise and practical problem-solving, Kristien brings a holistic approach to optimizing organizational per...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is John Schmitt, a military veteran, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder & CEO of iXpressGenes who is leveraging innovative RNA biomarker technologies to revolutionize trauma screening in healthcare. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army and a Master's degree in Microbiology and Immunology, John is dedicated to developing data-driven...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Lauri Befus, Vice President of Clinical Operations at M3 Wake Research, a leading integrated site network in the United States. With over 13 years of experience in clinical research and healthcare operations, Lauri brings a unique perspective to clinical trials, focusing on patient-centric strategies and operational excellence.

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Lyle Small, a seasoned innovator with 35 years of experience in interactive inks and coatings who is now the Founder and CEO of Lahjavida, Inc., a promising cancer research company developing targeted chemotherapy technologies. Lyle has an impressive track record of technological innovation, having previously founded Chromatic Technologies and developed g...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Brad Doerschuk, a visionary leader in clinical research with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotech development. As the founder of PharmaMed Research and current President and CEO of InFocus Clinical Research, Brad has a proven track record of leading successful clinical development programs across multiple therapeutic areas and is a Ph...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, my guest is Ashley Scholz, the Vice President of Marketing at Vector Laboratories, who brings over 16 years of experience in medical devices, diagnostics, and strategic marketing. With a proven track record of driving growth, building high-performing teams, and optimizing commercial strategies, Ashley shares her insights on innovation in the life sciences industry.<...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Oliver Loson, a Vice President of Business Operations at Holoclara, Inc. who brings a wealth of experience in translating scientific discoveries from academia to commercial applications, with a background in neurosciences and a passion for developing innovative therapies that can improve human health.

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Frank Jäger, a Commercial Director at CCL Clinical and Managing Director of CCL Faubel, who brings extensive expertise in pharmaceutical labeling, sales, and innovative IoT applications. With a background in economics and a leadership role in multiple companies within the pharmaceutical packaging sector, Frank has been a prominent figure in the industry, ...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Christopher Duma, a board-certified neurosurgeon who is pioneering innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases at Regeneration Biomedical, Inc.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:34 Meet Dr. Christopher Duma: A Pioneer in Neurosurgery
00:59 Dr. Duma's Journey to Neurosurgery
03:13 Challenges in Treatin...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Sameer Lal, a highly respected pharma veteran and business leader with three decades of experience in advancing the life sciences industry through technological innovation. With his strategic vision and people-first approach, Sameer has been instrumental in helping pharma CXOs navigate digital transformation and is currently serving as the SVP-Enterprise ...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Janet Kwiatkowski, a proven executive leader with extensive experience in medical devices and in vitro diagnostic technologies.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:35 Meet Janet Kwiatkowski: Executive Leader in Life Sciences
01:10 Janet's Journey into Life Sciences
03:49 Educational Background and Career Path

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Holley Miller, a category designer and commercial growth expert who helps life sciences companies drive reliable revenue and build market dominance through her innovative strategies at Grey Matter Marketing. With 30 years of experience in global marketing and product management, Holley transforms companies by changing market behaviors and creating categor...

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Daniel Tabb brings over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in working with Life Science companies ranging from pre-seed startups to publicly traded corporations. As a leader of the Life Science Practice at Houchens Insurance Group, Daniel possesses a deep understanding of the unique risks and challenges faced by life science companies in today's dynamic environment.

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Jim Pollock, an experienced technology entrepreneur with a background in electrical engineering from MIT and a track record of successfully launching and exiting multiple startup companies. Jim is currently the CEO and Co-founder of LumenAstra, a pioneering medical technology company developing a non-invasive, wearable sensor that can measure core body te...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Jonathan Usuka, a seasoned pharmaceutical industry executive with over 25 years of experience in both scientific and business leadership roles. Dr. Usuka brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse background, including senior positions at top pharmaceutical companies, strategic roles at McKinsey & Company, and his current role as CEO at Sapient.

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SonarMD CEO Beth Houck has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Before joining SonarMD, she led customer experience for SA Ignite, a cloud-based healthcare technology company helping provider organizations manage performance and compliance with their MACRA initiatives.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:35 Meet Beth Houck: CEO of SonarMD
01:01 Beth's Jou...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Elizabeth Chabe, the founder of High Touch Group (HTG) and an expert in science marketing with a distinguished background spanning research universities, national labs, and technology transfer offices. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience in guiding researchers through technology commercialization and providing data-driven marketing strategies for life...

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In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Thomas Ruggia, the President and CEO of Samsara Vision, a specialty medical device company focused on developing innovative implantable ophthalmic technologies to improve vision for individuals with untreatable retinal disorders. With extensive experience in ophthalmology from his previous roles at Johnson & Johnson and Alcon, Thomas brings a wealth o...

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