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.

A little more on EMJ GOLD’s guest…

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.

A little more on EMJ GOLD’s guest…

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