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The Emerging Biotech Leader

Biotech—it's complicated.

A successful product launch requires grit, determination, and clear direction.

But let’s be real, the path to launch isn’t a straight one.

There are curves, hard turns, and dead ends.

Here’s the good news, you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone.

Welcome to The Emerging Biotech Leader, where we help biotech leaders maximize the value of their therapeutics from clinical development to product launch.

Life Sciences Business Science
Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
54
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Adapting Biotech Leadership Across Development and Therapies

Adapting Biotech Leadership Across Development and Therapies

Biotech leaders are asked to do a lot; move fast, manage limited resources, and guide teams through very different stages of development. In this episode of The Emerging Biotech Leader, host Kim Kush…

00:25:29  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
The CMO’s Role in Building a Scalable Biotech Strategy

The CMO’s Role in Building a Scalable Biotech Strategy

In this episode of The Emerging Biotech Leader, Kim Kushner speaks with Dr. Michael Goldstein, ophthalmologist and multi-time Chief Medical Officer, about the realities of biotech leadership across m…

00:46:28  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Designing Patient-Centric Trials That Work

Designing Patient-Centric Trials That Work

What does it take to bring patient-focused values into the real decisions that shape drug development, especially when you're moving fast, working lean, and under pressure to deliver? 

In this episode…

00:16:35  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Build the Company You Say You Are: How culture shapes real-world execution

Build the Company You Say You Are: How culture shapes real-world execution

In this episode, Kim speaks with Jill Milne, Ph.D., CEO of Astria Therapeutics, about what it really takes to build a biotech company around patient needs, not just in mission statements, but in ever…

00:31:37  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
From Vision to Viability: The Decisions That Define a Biotech

From Vision to Viability: The Decisions That Define a Biotech

What does it really take to launch a biotech company that lasts? In this episode, host Kim Kushner sits down with Dr. Marcia de Souza Lima, a physician-executive whose journey spans clinical care, gl…

00:23:26  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Five Fundamentals for Building a Biotech That Lasts

Five Fundamentals for Building a Biotech That Lasts

In this episode of The Emerging Biotech Leader, host Kim Kushner speaks with Al Beardsley, CEO of Cirius Therapeutics, about the foundational principles that guide sustainable biotech company buildin…

00:36:23  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
The Many Shapes of a CMO

The Many Shapes of a CMO

In this episode, Chief Business Officer Kim Kushner talks with Dr. Carrie Brownstein, SVP Medical at SSI Strategy, about how to think through the fit between a biotech leader and their company’s stag…

00:15:36  |   Fri 30 May 2025
Expanding the CMO Role: The Value of Difference

Expanding the CMO Role: The Value of Difference

In this episode of The Emerging Biotech Leader, Chief Business Officer Kim Kushner and Dr. Carrie Brownstein, SVP Medical at SSI Strategy are joined by Dr. Chrystal Louis, Chief Medical Officer at TS…

00:35:01  |   Thu 15 May 2025
The Road Ahead: Biotech in 2025

The Road Ahead: Biotech in 2025

As biotech innovation accelerates across therapeutic areas organizations face complex strategic decisions about their future. In this episode of The Emerging Biotech Leader, former EMA Director Dr. T…

00:36:35  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
Conducting the Medical Office

Conducting the Medical Office

When does a biotech need a Chief Medical Officer? "If you're asking, you probably needed one yesterday," suggests Dr. Benit Maru in this straight-talking episode of Emerging Biotech Leader. 

The SSI S…

00:24:37  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
Right Time, Right Team: How to Optimize Medical Leadership

Right Time, Right Team: How to Optimize Medical Leadership

Have you ever wondered what makes a great biotech CMO? In this episode of the Emerging Biotech Leader, Dr. Steven Zelenkofske shares the practical, hard-earned insights he’s gained from his five CMO …

00:32:22  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
The New Board Game: Strategic Moves in Biotech

The New Board Game: Strategic Moves in Biotech

The relationship between biotech leadership and their boards is evolving, particularly as private equity takes a larger role in the industry. In this episode of the Emerging Biotech Leader, Nick Amig…

00:16:43  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
Supercharging Biotechs: The Power of Strategic Board Engagement

Supercharging Biotechs: The Power of Strategic Board Engagement

How can biotech CEOs and their boards foster strong, trusting relationships that drive effective decision-making and long-term success? In this episode of Emerging Biotech Leader, host Kim Kushner ex…

00:35:24  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
How Smart Risk Management Safeguards Your Biotech Venture

How Smart Risk Management Safeguards Your Biotech Venture

In this episode of "The Emerging Biotech Leader" podcast, host Ramin Frahood speaks with Helen Kargaryani, VP Global Head of Quality/Quality Services at SSI Strategy. With over 30 years of experience…

00:25:50  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
Where Risk Meets Opportunity: Strategies for MedTech Success

Where Risk Meets Opportunity: Strategies for MedTech Success

This episode offers critical insights on leveraging risk management as a strategic advantage in medical device development. In a conversation with Ramin Farhood, Bijan Elahi, with over 30 years of ex…

00:44:57  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Patients as Partners: A Winning Strategy for Drug Development - Laurie Smaldone-Alsup: 37

Patients as Partners: A Winning Strategy for Drug Development - Laurie Smaldone-Alsup: 37

The latest Emerging Biotech Leader podcast tackles the important topic of patient-focused drug development, offering valuable insights for the biotech industry. Our host Kim Kushner engages in an ins…

00:24:25  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
Rare Diseases, Real Lives: Bridging Patient Needs and Drug Development - Dr. Edward M. Kaye : 36

Rare Diseases, Real Lives: Bridging Patient Needs and Drug Development - Dr. Edward M. Kaye : 36

On this episode of Emerging Biotech Leader, Kim Kushner sits down with Edward M Kaye, M.D., CEO and director of Stoke Therapeutics, to talk about his work in rare disease drug development.

Throughout …

00:26:42  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
Real-World Evidence and Putting Patients at the Center of Drug Development - Dr. Chantal van Gils : 35

Real-World Evidence and Putting Patients at the Center of Drug Development - Dr. Chantal van Gils : 35

Summary:

In this episode, host Kim Kushner is joined by Dr. Chantal van Gils, a leading expert in evidence and value strategy at SSI Strategy. Building on the previous podcast discussion with Christia…

00:22:46  |   Mon 29 Jul 2024
Daring to Fail Forward: The Mindset Catalyzing Healthcare Breakthroughs - Christian Howell : 34

Daring to Fail Forward: The Mindset Catalyzing Healthcare Breakthroughs - Christian Howell : 34

This episode features an interview with Christian Howell, Chief Commercial Officer at Cognito Therapeutics, a biotech company pioneering a neurotechnology approach to treat Alzheimer's disease. Chris…

00:39:30  |   Wed 10 Jul 2024
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the Biotech Development Process - Dr. Thomas Lönngren : 33

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the Biotech Development Process - Dr. Thomas Lönngren : 33

Episode Overview:

In this podcast interview, Ramin Farhood hosts Dr. Thomas Lönngren, an expert in drug regulation, approval, and market access. Thomas has an impressive career spanning over three dec…

00:31:13  |   Wed 26 Jun 2024
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