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Executive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsBen Scruggs | Altis Biosystems – Engineering Predictive Human Gut Models for Drug DevelopmentIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Ben Scruggs, the CEO of Altis Biosciences, a biotechnology company developing advanced human intestinal tissue platforms designed to improve the predictability of drug development.Ben explains how Altis’ RepliGut® platform addresses long-standing limitations in traditional preclinical gut models, which often fail to replicate human physiology and contribute to costly downstream clinical setbacks. He shares how the company is building scalable, functional human intestinal tissue systems to better model drug absorption, metabolism, toxicity, and inflammatory disease.We explore the discipline required to commercialize com...
2026-02-2435 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsMurat Croci | Ibex Biosciences – Translating Breakthrough Science into Clinical-Stage TherapiesIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Murat Croci, Co-CEO of Ibex Biosciences, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to address major unmet medical needs in oncology and infectious disease.Murat discusses how Ibex is advancing high-conviction therapeutic programs from preclinical success toward the clinic, and the discipline required to translate strong scientific data into IND-ready assets. He shares insights from his career across biotechnology, operations, and company leadership, and how taking personal capital risk alongside investors shapes his approach to execution and decision-making.We explore the realities of...
2026-02-0727 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsGitte Pedersen | Genomic Expression – RNA Diagnostics and Transforming Precision OncologyIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Gitte Pedersen, founder and CEO of Genomic Expression, a life sciences company focused on advancing RNA-based diagnostics to improve cancer care.Gitte discusses how Genomic Expression is applying RNA sequencing and data-driven diagnostics to help clinicians identify the most effective treatment options for individual cancer patients. She shares insights from her career journey, spanning corporate strategy, investment, and entrepreneurship, and how her multidisciplinary background has shaped the company’s mission-driven approach to innovation.We explore the challenges of translating complex genomic data in...
2026-01-2426 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsJason Kralic | Tellus Therapeutics – Translational Biotech Platforms and Advancing Therapies for Neonatal Brain InjuryIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Jason Kralic, CEO and co-founder of Tellus Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for neonatal brain injury.Jason discusses how Tellus is building a translational biotech platform grounded in strong biological insight and disciplined execution, with a clear focus on addressing one of the most complex and underserved patient populations in medicine. He shares insights from his career journey as a neuropharmacologist and life sciences business development leader, including how his experience in large pharma and biotech informs the...
2026-01-1031 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsKarthik Sriram | Parabilis Medicines – Strategic Finance and the Helicon™ Platform Shaping the Future of Peptide TherapeuticsIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Karthik Sriram, Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Parabilis Medicines, a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation peptide therapeutics through its innovative Helicon™ platform.Karthik discusses how Parabilis is applying platform science and strategic financial planning to advance medicines designed to deliver extraordinary outcomes for patients. He shares insights from his career journey, transitioning from biomedical engineering into corporate strategy and biotech finance, and highlights how FP&A plays a central role in aligning scientific priorities with operational execution.We explore the company’s vi...
2025-12-0929 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsJim Buck | Medcura – Advancing Surgical Safety Through Innovative Hemostatic SolutionsIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Jim Buck, President & CEO of Medcura, a medical device company advancing surgical safety through innovative hemostatic and wound treatment solutions.Jim discusses how Medcura is addressing one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges, rapid and reliable bleeding control, through a platform built on biocompatible, naturally derived polymers. He shares insights from his leadership journey, the company’s path from R&D to commercialization, and how Medcura’s technology is helping surgeons and patients achieve better outcomes in both surgical and wound care settings.This...
2025-10-0731 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsMike Stocum | Bantam Pharmaceutical – Targeting Cancer Through the MitochondriaIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Mike Stocum of Bantam Pharmaceutical, a biotech developing therapies that target cancer cells through their mitochondria. Mike shares how Bantam is advancing its lead programs and building a strategy to translate cutting-edge science into new treatment options for patients.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on September 19, 2025.
2025-09-2234 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsMark Stead | Atomic AI – Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Structural Biology to Unlock RNA TherapeuticsIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Mark Stead of Atomic AI, a biotech harnessing artificial intelligence and structural biology to unlock RNA’s therapeutic potential. Mark shares how Atomic AI is building a discovery platform to model RNA structures with unprecedented accuracy, opening the door to new classes of medicines for oncology, rare diseases, and beyond.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on August 22, 2025.
2025-09-0837 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsLarry Tiffany | CEO, GenrAb – Developing Fully Human Neuroprotective Antibodies for Neurodegenerative DiseasesIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we sit down with Larry Tiffany, CEO of GenrAb, to explore how the company is developing fully human neuroprotective antibodies to address neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. Larry discusses GenrAb’s scientific approach, the promise of neuroprotection in slowing disease progression, and the challenges of advancing novel biologics in today’s biotech landscape.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on June 20, 2025.
2025-09-0824 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsSaurabh Johri | Chief Business Officer, Catena Biosciences – Revolutionizing Protein Conjugation for Next-Generation TherapeuticsIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we sit down with Saurabh Johri, Chief Business Officer at Catena Biosciences, a pioneering company revolutionizing protein conjugation technologies for next-generation therapeutics. Saurabh shares insights on Catena’s platform, its potential to reshape therapeutic development, and the company’s vision for advancing precision medicine through novel protein engineering approaches.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on June 6, 2025.
2025-09-0832 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsDarren Dasburg | CEO, Clarus Biologics – Advancing Vaccine and Immunology Innovation with Novel Adjuvant PlatformsIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we sit down with Darren Dasburg, CEO of Clarus Biologics, a company advancing vaccine and immunology innovation through a novel adjuvant platform designed to improve immune responses, particularly in vulnerable populations. Darren shares insights on Clarus Biologics’ technology, its potential applications in global health, and the company’s strategy for bringing novel adjuvant solutions to market.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on May 19, 2025.
2025-09-0834 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsAyla Annac | CEO & Co-Founder, InvivoSciences – Precision Medicine for Heart Failure and Cardiometabolic DiseasesIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we sit down with Ayla Annac, CEO and Co-Founder of InvivoSciences, a precision medicine company transforming the way therapies are discovered and developed for heart failure and cardiometabolic diseases. Ayla shares insights into InvivoSciences’ innovative platform, the promise of patient-specific models in drug discovery, and the company’s vision for advancing precision medicine.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on April 11, 2025.
2025-09-0840 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsAnna Kazanchyan, MD | CEO, Saghmos Therapeutics – Cardiovascular and Kidney Protection with ST-62516In this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Anna Kazanchyan, MD, CEO of Saghmos Therapeutics, about the company’s mission to revolutionize cardiovascular and kidney protection. We explore how their lead drug candidate, ST-62516, is designed to prevent Major Adverse Cardiac and Kidney Events (MACKE) in high-risk patients undergoing PCI. Dr. Kazanchyan discusses the science behind ST-62516, why it has a strong likelihood of FDA approval, and the company’s strategic approach to clinical trials, regulatory success, and market exclusivity.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouT...
2025-09-0833 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsCharles Swindell | CEO, Glycotest – Advancing Glycoprotein Biomarkers for Liver Disease DetectionIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Charles Swindell, CEO of Glycotest, about the company’s proprietary technology that measures glycoprotein fucosylation for the detection of liver diseases. Charles shares insights on the science behind Glycotest’s platform, the challenges of bringing diagnostic innovation to market, and the future of precision liver disease detection.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on March 14, 2025.
2025-09-0828 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsRich Shea | CEO, Basking Biosciences – RNA Aptamers for Acute Thrombosis TreatmentIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we sit down with Rich Shea, CEO of Basking Biosciences, to discuss the company’s pioneering work with RNA aptamer technology for the treatment of acute thrombosis. Rich shares insights on Basking’s scientific journey, the challenges of advancing a novel therapeutic approach, and the opportunities ahead in cardiovascular care.Learn more at genecoda.com.Originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on February 24, 2025.
2025-09-0830 minExecutive Insights for Life Sciences InnovatorsDr. Nathan Stasko | CEO, Vast Therapeutics – Nitric Oxide Innovation in Respiratory HealthIn this episode of Executive Insights for Life Sciences Innovators, we speak with Dr. Nathan Stasko, CEO of Vast Therapeutics, about the company’s journey with nitric oxide technology in respiratory therapeutics. Dr. Stasko shares the challenges of advancing novel drug delivery approaches, lessons learned in building a biotech startup, and his perspective on innovation in life sciences.Learn more at genecoda.com.This conversation was originally recorded and streamed on YouTube Live on February 7th, 2025.
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The Life Sciences Careers Podcast$15M a DayIs your team getting ready for a potential product launch? If so, the ramifications of potential market miscalculations is likely a top concern of yours. Are you certain you have the right people on your team’s bus?
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2021-02-1302 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastFishing for PeopleWhat does fishing for people have in common with actual fishing and how do the two differ?
For the eBook mentioned in our video, see: https://www.genecoda.com/12steps_ebook/
2021-01-3002 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastRetained v Contingency Search Models... The Search Firm ViewpointJohn Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss considerations for companies contemplating Retained versus Contingency search. This part of the dialogue discusses the search firm point of view.
2021-01-2302 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastRetained v Contingency Search Models... The Candidate ViewpointJohn Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss considerations for companies contemplating Retained versus Contingency search. This part of the dialogue discusses the candidate point of view.
2021-01-1604 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastRetained v Contingency Search Models... The Client ViewpointJohn Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss considerations for companies contemplating Retained versus Contingency search. This part of the dialogue discusses the client point of view.
2021-01-1004 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastNetworking: What are people doing?What does it mean to network successfully? How do professionals maximize the value of their networking? What might an “ideal” networking event look like?
For more information, please see our blog post on: https://www.genecoda.com/blog/networking-survey/#more-18753
2021-01-0303 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastThink Networking is Going to Get You Your Next Job? Think Again!Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Sources of hire information is of value to anyone involved in the hiring process because it helps determine the origins of a hire. Armed with this information, hiring managers can make better decisions on where to allocate resources.
Likewise, it is important for job seekers to prioritize where their likelihood of success is greatest. Since companies use Sources of Hire information for their benefit, as a job seeker, why shouldn’t you?
For more information, please see our blog post on: https...
2020-12-1304 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastHow Much Does Unplanned Employee Turnover Really Cost? Ouch!We've all been told that unplanned employee turnover costs a lot. How much? Well, that depends on the nature of the role and your company's particulars but what if there was a way this could be accurately calculated?
After watching this video, click the blog post link below and scroll to the link at the bottom. You will need to have your own data or you can use estimates provided by the calculator, itself. There is no charge to use this tool. Buckle up! You may be surprised with how expensive it is to lose great talent!
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2020-12-0605 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastThe Legal and Practical Differences of Corporate vs. Advisory Boards Part 4In our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 4 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including how Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards are compensated, compensation benchmarking, committee compensation and board members as shareholders.
2020-11-2919 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastThe Legal and Practical Differences of Corporate vs. Advisory Boards Part 3In our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 3 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including how Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards are created, key criteria for selecting members, the role investors play and prototypical sizes.
2020-11-2215 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastThe Legal and Practical Differences of Corporate vs. Advisory Boards Part 2In our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 2 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including why and when to form an Advisory Board, the differences between an Advisor and Consultant, Corporate and Advisory member numbers and changes, and Board Observers.
2020-11-1515 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastThe Legal and Practical Differences of Corporate vs. Advisory BoardsIn our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 1 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including governance and reporting structures, legal liability, duties, and time / meeting structure.
2020-11-1015 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastThe Best Job Search Strategy We've Seen? (Part 2)Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Purposeful Job Search - Part 2.
Check out this post on our blog at https://www.genecoda.com/blog/purposeful-job-search-your-7-part-career-gps/
2020-09-2702 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastThe Best Job Search Strategy We've Seen? (Part 1)Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Purposeful Job Search - Part 1.
Check out our candidate resource blog at https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-professionals/resource-library/
2020-09-2002 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastCOVID Hiring What Are Companies Doing Differently?For Triangle Biotech Tuesday, Don Alexander of Genecoda hosted a panel discussion on the topic of "COVID hiring: What are companies doing differently?", featuring Andrea Johnson – Senior HR Manager - Kymanox and Aaron Turner – Talent Acquisition Manager at RTI International.
2020-09-0845 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastHow to make your resume stand out from the crowd?Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Resume guidance Part 2.
Check out our candidate resource blog at https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-professionals/resource-library/
2020-09-0705 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastRetained or Contingency Search | Which is right for your company?John Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss various considerations for companies considering Retained versus Contingency search.
2020-08-2213 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastWho should review your resume and the 2 most important parts!Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Resume guidance Part 1.
Check out our candidate resource blog at https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-professionals/resource-library/
2020-08-1602 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastLife Sciences Pulse Labor Market OverviewA guide to leveraging the information contained in the Life Sciences Pulse Labor Market report. Sign up for the report on https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-pulse-report/
2020-05-3015 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastWhat's Happening in Life Sciences Recruiting, Hiring and Retention During COVID-19GeneCoda® President and Managing Director is interviewed by Jay Graves of Pathfinder Business Consultants about the impacts of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus on recruiting, hiring and retention during the pandemic. The interview covers industry outlook and trends as well as opportunities and challenges for companies that are hiring talent in the Life Sciences sector.
2020-05-0323 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastRecruiting Passive Job Seekers Part 2Ted Benson of Corralling Chaos interviews GeneCoda® Managing Director, Don Alexander about recruiting passive candidates. Part 1 focuses on defining the promise and challenges. Part 2 will help listeners succeed in recruiting passive candidates.
2019-07-0208 minThe Life Sciences Careers PodcastRecruiting Passive Job Seekers Part 1Ted Benson of Corralling Chaos interviews GeneCoda® Managing Director, Don Alexander about recruiting passive candidates. Part 1 focuses on defining the promise and challenges. Part 2 will help listeners succeed in recruiting passive candidates.
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