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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.

Graphic featuring headshots of all the interviewees
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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