Tune in to the latest episode of the EMJ GOLD podcast as Isabel and Jade cross the halfway point of the season with special guest host Dr Jonathan Sackier of the EMJ podcast.

In this episode, the team listen back to Jonathan's discussion with Stefan Woxström, Senior Vice President Europe and Canada, AstraZeneca at Reuters Events: Pharma 2024 in Barcelona. Together, the two unpick the current small molecule funding landscape, how to improve incentives to invest in rare diseases, how to better inform policymakers about the difference they can make and much more.

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In Stefan’s role as SVP Europe and Canada at AstraZeneca, he is dedicated to supporting teams across 30 markets to grow the company ethically and sustainably. His focus is to improve the lives of millions of patients, with a particular emphasis on partnering to find solutions to healthcare challenges, addressing the burden of chronic disease and transforming health systems to be more future-proofed and resilient.

He’s worked at AstraZeneca for over 28 years, having joined before the merger of Astra and Zeneca in 1999, and holds a BSc and MSc in Business Administration & Economics from Stockholm University. He has additionally sat on the boards of multiple corporations, including The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan, the EFPIA and most recently the Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

This week, Claire D'Abreu-Hayling, Chief Scientific Officer, Sandoz, joins Isabel on the podcast to share how leading with love rather than ruling with an iron fist is the best way to get results in the pharmaceutical industry.

In this episode, Claire and Isabel discuss how she fell in love with science as a child, the leadership skills she has gained over the course of her career and the importance of valuing your people and being valued in return.

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Claire D'Abreu-Hayling is the Chief Scientific Officer at Sandoz, and with more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry under her belt, she knows a thing or two about life sciences leadership - past and present. At the company Claire oversees the global product development network where she manages infrastructure strategy, pipeline execution and talent acquisition for both small molecules and biosimilars. Outside of work, Claire is a true champion of authenticity in the workplace. She is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and is particularly committed to mentoring Black and Asian women who are pursuing careers in STEM.

Join EMJ GOLD for a special edition of the podcast, in which Isabel is joined by Tim Uden, Creative Director, EMJ to discuss the new frontier of medical education tools and skills.

In this episode, the two explore how new technological offerings, such as interactive articles, are transforming the space for medical content – enabling content creators to share research in a more impactful way and helping healthcare professionals better engage with and continue their professional development.

Check out EMJ’s interactive article mentioned in the podcast: JAK inhibitors: a new frontier in dermatology

As we approach the end of Pride month, Jade explores how the pharmaceutical industry can best support staff and patients who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. She talks with Edmond Chan, Senior Director, EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead, Haemato-Oncology, J&J, who shares his personal views on how the industry can improve health outcomes and encourage authenticity.

In this interview, they discuss how both the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries can do their best to support people from the LGBTQ+ community, the unique challenges that patients and staff may face and more.

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Edmond has been with J&J for just over ten years, starting in pharmacovigilance before moving into medical affairs. During this time, he has worked in the areas of diabetes and immunology before recently settling into his current area of expertise, haemato-oncology.

Edmond also works as an ABPI final signatory and holds a PhD in Medical Research in Therapeutic Antibodies as well as a Masters in Medical Statistics. He also has 12 years’ experience in clinical practice.

At the heart of all these academic and professional achievements, Ed is also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and strives to be a role model for other members.

With Season 7 in full swing, Isabel dives deep into the fascinating world of women’s health with Nichole Davies, Chief Strategy Officer, VML, to uncover the truth behind why women live longer but in poorer health and how the industry can incite change.

In the interview, they discuss the rise of FemTech, the challenge of funding and reimbursement, the role men can play in moving the conversation up the agenda and more.

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Nichole leads the strategic disciplines and teams for the global VML Health network, overseeing research and development for all client and agency strategy and messaging. With over 20 years in the healthcare industry, she has worked in cities including London, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore. Nichole previously led strategy for Wunderman Thompson Health, Grey Health and Interbrand Health, following a decade in consulting.

Her experience covers diverse areas such as oncology, immunology, rare diseases, respiratory health, women's health, diabetes and nutrition. Nichole has collaborated with industry leaders like AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.

Nichole graduated with honors in Chemistry from UMIST and completed her Postgrad in Marketing at London Business School. A Chartered Marketer, she is dedicated to driving change for improved patient outcomes and has worked with the Department of Health on patient communication standards.

The GOLD podcast is back and better than ever! Tune in as Isabel and Jade unveil GOLD's new brand identity 'EMJ GOLD' and enter Season 7 with new energy, new insights and on camera for the first time!

But who is the season's first guest? Meet Mercedes Diz, Chief Marketing Officer, Almirall, who spoke to Jade at the Reuters Pharma 2024 event in Barcelona earlier this year. In the interview, Jade asks Mercedes about Almirall's move from respiratory health to dermatology, pushing your limits to achieve your goals and how the industry can work to go beyond the surface to support patients with dermatological concerns.

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Mercedes Diz has over 20 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having graduated with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Autonomous University of Madrid. She has worked in a number of different pharmaceutical companies, from J&J to Pfizer, and is also a keen member of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association. At Almirall, she leads portfolio strategy and commercial innovation for global brands, new products and digital and cultural transformation.

Join Isabel and Jade for this special episode of the GOLD podcast as three of last year's guests share their predictions for the pharmaceutical industry in 2024. The panel includes Matt Lewis from Inizio, Rick Hollis from Ipsen and Claudia Martinez from the Access to Medicine Foundation, all of whom share their predictions in their areas of expertise.

But that's not all. The GOLD hosts also reminisce about the team's 2023 predictions podcast to see if these guests could really see the future.

The Season 6 finale of the GOLD podcast has landed! Tune in to hear Isabel and Jade present a discussion with Kinnari Patel, President and Chief Operating Officer, Rocket Pharmaceuticals. 

In this episode, Kinnari shares her thoughts on how the industry can engage the next generation of scientific leaders to propel itself into the future. Tune in to find out what might be stopping the younger generation from pursuing a career in pharma and how the industry can work to change their minds, the benefits of a more diverse workforce, the future of drug development and more.

If you’re interested in learning more about the topic areas discussed in this episode, check out the following content: 

• Mastering medical affairs

• Taking women to the top of pharma

• Do happy employees equal better innovation?

• Last week's podcast: A patient's right to thrive, not just survive