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 stage of development. 

Carrie shares lessons from her own path from large pharma to biotech and how different kinds of experience shape what a CMO can offer at different points in a company’s growth. They talk about building the right kind of support team, knowing your own limits, and making space for others when it’s time. 

Topics include: 

• How to assess your readiness for a CMO role 
• Why no single background covers everything a biotech will need 
• The value of building a team that fills in the gaps 
• Learning to ask the questions that matter 

It’s a thoughtful discussion for anyone thinking about leadership fit—not just titles. 

Listen to hear Carrie’s perspective on what makes a CMO effective, and how to stay aligned with what your company really needs.