Pharma Sessions

Feb 28 2025 27 ep. 30 mins 6
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Navigating pharmaceutical launch excellence through strategy, technology and career stories. (And sharing fun moments too!)

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Combining Tech and Pharma for Public Health with Paul Howe, COO of Protega Pharmaceuticals

Feb 28 2025 29 mins  
In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey talks with Paul Howe, COO at Protega Pharmaceuticals, about the current and evolving landscape of prescription opioids, abuse deterrent technologies, and the role of technology in public health. They discuss new strategies to improve outcomes for chronic pain patients while reducing addiction risks. Introduction and startling

Bursting the Med Affairs Bubble with Dr. Samin Saeed, VP Early Medical Pipeline at GSK

Dec 03 2024 28 mins  
Bursting the Medical Affairs Bubble: A Conversation on Cross-Functional Collaboration In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey talks with Dr. Samin Saeed, a pharmaceutical medical affairs leader with 17 years of industry experience currently at GSK. They discuss the need for medical affairs to move beyond speaking only to themselves and to engage more openly with ot

Why Pharma needs Chiefs of Staff with Steve Cirillo-Thompson

Oct 11 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey sits down with Steve Cirillo-Thompson, a seasoned Chief of Staff in the pharmaceutical industry, to delve deep into the unique and often misunderstood role of a Chief of Staff. Steve shares his unconventional journey into the medical affairs space, transitioning from political science to consulting, and eventually stepping in

Achieving Work-Life Integration in Med Affairs with Jen Mohawk

Aug 16 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Jen Mohawk, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Apogee Therapeutics. They discuss the pressing issue of burnout, its financial implications, and how companies benefit from retaining employees rather than constantly seeking new hires. Jen shares her journey from academia to the biopharma industry, driven by her p

Future Proofing Medical Affairs with Stephanie Hunter-Banks

Jun 10 2024 33 mins  
Future Proofing Medical Affairs: A Conversation with Stephanie Hunter Banks In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Stephanie Hunter-Banks about the future of the medical science liaison (MSL) role and the evolving healthcare ecosystem. Stephanie shares insights on creating a culture of innovation, leveraging big data and AI, and fostering collaboration

Kaskey's Hierarchy of Needs for Medical Affairs with guest Stephen Dodge, SVP of Medical Affairs for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

Apr 09 2024 36 mins  
Kaskey's Hierarchy of Needs in Medical Affairs: Steering towards Successful Product Launches This episode of Pharma Sessions delves into the evolving role of Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical launches, emphasizing its transition from a supportive to a strategic partnership position. Stephen Dodge, SVP of Medical Affairs at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has launched 25 products, and shar

Using Regulatory Processes to Enhance Patient Care: A Conversation with Lars Dreesmann

Mar 06 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Lars Dreesmann, the President and Site Head for Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont about how regulatory affairs can impact patient care. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the regulatory space, including the impact of technology and AI on regulatory affairs and the potential for collaboration between pharm

Innovation in Medical Affairs: Embracing AI for Success with Scott Thompson

Feb 04 2024 30 mins  
This episode is sponsored by Acceleration Point. Pharma Sessions is hosted by Jonathan Kaskey In this episode Jonathan and Scott Thompson, the Co-CEO of Acceleration Point, discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Medical Affairs. Examples of AI use in Medical Affairs include analytics, content creation, and productivity enhancements. Scott encourages experimentation w

Small Team, Big Impact: Life as The First MSL in a Biotech Startup with Orlando Granado-Balaez

Jan 22 2024 28 mins  
Life is different at a biotech. But is that a good thing? Like so much in life, the answer is, "it depends." On this episode I speak with Orlando Granado-Balaez about his journey from being a nurse to transitioning into medical affairs and ultimately thriving in smaller pharmaceutical companies. He shares his experiences in different roles within medical affairs, including being th

The Science of Sleep: Exploring its Role in Performance and Well-being for Medical Affairs

Jan 02 2024 45 mins  
The Science of Sleep: Exploring its Role in Performance and Well-being for Medical Affairs In this episode of Pharma Sessions, Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Dr. Alison Kole, a sleep expert, to discuss the importance of sleep and its impact on personal and professional health. They discuss the dangers of insufficient and poor-quality sleep, including poor cognitive and creative funct