Moving Forward: A Look Inside the Pharmaceutical Industry with Christina Aon

In this episode of the Life Sphere Podcast, host Kathleen Brunner interviews Christina Aon, an accomplished pharmaceutical professional. The discussion delves into Christina's illustrious career trajectory, tracing her roots in dietetics and traversing through her extensive experience in the industry. The conversation sheds light on the significance of education and creating awareness among the youth regarding the industry, alongside examining the recent advancements in stem cell therapy and their transformative impact on the lives of patients.  Christina Aon is a pharmaceutical professional with 25+ years of international experience across GSK Pharma, GSK Vaccines, Abbott Laboratories, and Quebec SMEs. Her expertise includes cross-cultural learning and development, competency models, manufacturing process improvement, sales, marketing, and logistics. She holds a BSc. from McGill University, a Six Sigma GreenBelt from the University of St-Louis, and an International Executive MBA from the Louvain School of Management. Christina's accomplishments include leading large-scale pharmaceutical projects and facilitating the successful merger of GSK Vaccines Japan and Daiichi Sankyo. Prior to becoming the Director General of CERASP, she served as the Global Development & Learning Director for GSK.