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Finger On The Pulse: The State Of Biopharma Leadership

Pharma Leaders Focus On Providing A Clear Vision In The Face Of Uncertainty

 
• By Chloe Kent

In Vivo asked six biopharma figureheads to share their thoughts on the state of leadership in the life sciences space, exploring the qualities of a great leader, how recent years have shaped this role within the industry and the challenges ahead.

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Roivant CEO Matt Gline, UPS Healthcare VP of sales Cathy O'Brien, Pfizer SVP of commercial strategy & innovation Andy Schmeltz, Celltrion USA CEO Tom Nusbickel, Ipsen chief business officer Phillipe Lopes-Fernandes, Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor • Source: Shutterstock

Recent years have seen the role of a biopharma industry leader alter drastically, with events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine reshaping the day-to-day operations of the sector, from drug distribution to the dominance of remote working. In Vivo caught up with six leaders across the space – from big pharma to generics and biosimilars developers – to get their take on the changing role of a biopharma industry leader.

Matt Gline, CEO of growing biotech company Roivant Sciences Ltd., said: “That’s a hard question and I still spend...

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