Welcome to episode 054 of Life Sciences 360.

In this episode of Life Science 360 ,Today, we are thrilled to have Lisa Sellers, the CEO of Vector Labs, as our special guest. Lisa shares her incredible journey from working at big names like Thermo Fisher and 10x Genomics to leading Vector Labs, a trusted manufacturer of reagents and critical components in the life sciences sector.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
- Lisa's transition from being an industry professional to becoming a CEO
- The unique challenges and benefits of working in smaller companies
- Vector Labs' strategic acquisitions and mergers to expand their product portfolio
- The impact of Vector Labs in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and academic sectors
- Lisa's passion for mentorship and her efforts to inspire the next generation in STEM fields

Chapters :

00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Welcome Lisa Sellers
01:12 - Lisa’s Career Journey
02:37 - Transition to CEO
05:00 - Comparing Big Companies to Smaller Companies
09:28 - Vector Labs’ Product and Service Overview
14:25 - Recent Acquisitions and Expansions
17:20 - Role of Private Equity in Vector Labs
20:28 - Challenges in Protein and Glycan Detection
23:54 - Vector Labs’ Diverse Customer Base
26:59 - Managing Priorities and Resources
29:00 - Vision for Vector Labs in the Next 5 Years
32:39 - Lisa’s Mentorship and Community Involvement
37:17 - Key Leadership Qualities in STEM
41:28 - Final Thoughts and Closing

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Links:

*Lisa Sellers: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sellers/)
*Vector Labs: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vector-laboratories/)
*Harsh Thakkar LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshvthakkar/ )
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