“The best CDMO is the one you haven’t worked with.” says Audrey Greenberg.”That’s really unfortunate.. it’s not that hard to be a good service provider.”

Audrey is the Founder of Centre for Breakthrough Medicines, the innovative, Pennsylvania-based Cell & Gene therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).

Audrey launched and then sold the company to SK Pharmteco, where she is currently is Chief Business Officer for their wider CDMO business that operates facilities in United States, Ireland, France, and South Korea.

In the latest episode of PharmaSource podcast Audrey discusses her journey in launching a CDMO that put digital at the centre of operations right from the start.

“Digital infrastructure is an important piece that people underestimate.” say Audrey.

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“CDMO environments can often be very tough and chaotic, requiring leaders who can navigate uncertainty" says Neil Kelly, CEO and founder of Vector, a company specializing in talent solutions for the biopharma industry.

"To succeed in this sector, you need to be able to thrive in 'grey' areas. Not all leaders can handle this kind of environment."

At CDMO Live 2024, a poll of attendees indicated that leadership skills was the most significant talent-related issue that was holding their company back from achieving growth.

“Strong leadership is critical in any organization, but it's especially vital in the fast-paced and complex world of CDMOs." says Neil, speaking on the PharmaSource podcast.

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Kurt Nielsen, Ph.D. shares his strategies for sponsors to extract maximum value from contract service providers, the overlooked benefits of AI, and the shifting dynamics of the global supply chain.

Kurt has an extensive background in contract development and manufacturing, having previously held senior leadership roles such as CEO at Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (PII), President of Lupin, VP at Sandoz, SVP at Catalent, and EVP at Teva. His consultancy, Longview Leader, assists life sciences clients with continuous improvement and asset management.

“The work we do every day truly makes a difference in people’s lives,” says Kurt. “Putting aside the politics and profit debates, at its heart, the pharmaceutical industry’s mission is to improve health, cure diseases, and enhance quality of life makes it an amazing place to work.”

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