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The LogiPharma PodcastLogiPharma Live: Ryan Portela on AI, Diversity, and Transforming Pharma Supply ChainsIt's the season two finale, recorded live at LogiPharma in Lyon.
In this episode, Megan chats with Ryan Portela, who flew in all the way from the WBR US office. As the conference producer of LogiPharma USA, Ryan offers unique insights into the future of the life sciences supply chain, covering diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and AI.
Highlights include:
Diversity and Inclusion: How companies are building workforces that reflect their communities.
AI and Technology: The impact of AI on the industry, with some fun insights into Ryan's busy schedule and Megan's concerns about AI...
2024-05-3033 minThe LogiPharma PodcastLogiPharma Live: David Ruiz from MSD speaks to Megan about his unconventional journey, the impact of Covid-19 and collaborationIn the penultimate episode of our live shows recorded live at LogiPharma 2024, Megan chats with David Ruiz, Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Execution Lead at MSD.
David shares his unconventional journey from IT to industry leader in the life sciences supply chain. They delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the life sciences supply chain and how MSD ensured critical therapies and clinical trials remained uninterrupted through collaboration and innovative solutions.
As a four-year LogiPharma attendee, David offers valuable insights on the event's role in fostering collaboration and continuous learning within the ever-changing pharmaceutical landscape.
2024-05-2316 minThe LogiPharma PodcastLogiPharma Live: Stefano Chiei returns to talk AI and controlling costsYou'll remember Stefano from season one. Well, he's back for a special episode recorded live at LogiPharma 2024 in Lyon.
As Director of Operations at Sonovoa Holding (Advanced Bionics), Stefano spoke with Megan about AI and discussed the keynote speaker's take on putting a positive spin on controlling costs.
Enjoy the show.
2024-05-1621 minThe LogiPharma PodcastLogiPharma Live: Iqbal Noormohamed, Senior Director of Demand Planning & Logistics, Glenmark PharmaceuticalsAfter meeting at the bustling gin tasting session, Megan sat down with Iqbal Noormohamed in our 2nd instalment of Live at LogiPharma.
From long hours and never working a normal 9 to 5 to attending his FIFTH LogiPharma and the methods in which he inspires and leads his own team, dedication is at the heart of everything Iqbal has achieved.
Editor: James Ede, Be Heard Productions Ltd
2024-05-0917 minThe LogiPharma PodcastLogiPharma Live: Bharath Sundararaman, VP and GM at TraceLink on AI and Becoming a Stand-Up ComedianIn the first of five episodes recorded on site at LogiPharma 2024, Megan sat down with Bharath Sundararaman, VP and GM at TraceLink.
Inevitably, they spoke about AI, which was a hot topic at the event in Lyon. They also discussed how firms are cutting through the noise when it comes to patient-centricity and discussed Bharath's fascinating personal life.
As it turns out, Bharath is a manager of successful bands, dabbles in rap himself and has recently become a stand-up comedian.
This is not your average episode, so tune in now and enjoy the...
2024-05-0726 minThe LogiPharma PodcastMegan Conquers LogiPharma 2024 - and the London Marathon!Lucas is not the only host with bragging rights anymore! This year, it was Megan's turn to represent us at LogiPharma in Lyon, and she absolutely crushed it by recording a whopping FIVE live episodes that will be released in the coming weeks.
Not only that, Megan somehow found time to run the London marathon just two days after the event and clocked up a seriously impressive time.
Tune in to hear all about it.
Editor: James Ede, Be Heard
2024-05-0728 minThe LogiPharma PodcastRosemary Coates: Founder of the Reshoring Institute and best-selling authorIn our latest episode, Megan and Lucas are joined by Rosemary Coates.
Rosemary is the founder of the Reshoring Institute and a supply chain management expert who has written four best-sellers.
Unfamiliar with reshoring? Megan and Lucas were too! Join them as Rosemary explains the benefits of reshoring, the resources available through the Reshoring Institute, and the key considerations for companies looking to reshore.
Tune in to learn:
What reshoring is and why it's gaining traction.
The resources available through the Reshoring Institute.
The key considerations for companies looking to reshore.
...
2024-04-1036 minThe LogiPharma PodcastRadu Palamariu on Writing a Best-Seller, the Lack of Supply Chain Leaders as CEOs and Taylor Swift!Radu Palamariu is Managing Director at Alcott Global and co-author of the best-selling supply chain book ‘Source to Sold: Stories of Leadership in Supply Chain’.
The book features a series of first-hand accounts and insightful lessons from the industry’s best minds and is a must-read for anybody looking to be a great supply chain leader.
While he never imagined a career in supply chain, Radu has risen to the very top. In this episode, he reveals how he managed that and candidly answers the crucial questions: What does it take to write a best-seller? How di...
2024-03-201h 08The LogiPharma PodcastLana Burrell, Roche: Reaching the Top of Pharma and the Mentors Who Helped Shape My CareerTo celebrate International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to share a special one-off episode featuring two inspirational women.
Dr Lana Burrell is one of the most influential supply chain leaders in pharma and was interviewed by WBR’s very own trailblazing podcaster, Megan Smith.
Lana’s path to the top at Roche has been paved with challenges, and she spoke candidly with Megan about her fascinating journey.
Lana talked us through the mentors who have helped shape a career that has been recognised with numerous awards, and how she has helped to drive...
2024-03-0826 minThe LogiPharma PodcastWe're Back for Season Two!The LogiPharma Podcast has been renewed, and Megan and Lucas are back in the chair to give you a flavour of what to expect from season two.
Here in the UK, it's a dreary old February, so we could all do with a bit of cheering up. With that in mind, our hosts tell us what they get up to on their Christmas breaks and discuss dealing with their newfound fame (mainly around the office!)
As ever, we'll have a new episode for you every other week. We're also dropping a one-off show next week...
2024-02-2912 minThe LogiPharma PodcastCharlotte Tidy: The Secrets to Marketing a World-Leading EventOur very own Charlotte Tidy is in the LogiPharma studio to kick off season two in style.
As WBR's deputy marketing director, Charlotte is the driving force behind LogiPharma, and she and her team have helped turn it into the world's leading life sciences supply chain event.
Tune in to hear exactly how she has managed that and get to know her on a more personal level in this candid, extended chat with hosts Megan and Lucas.
We hope you enjoy the show.
Editor: James, Be Heard
2024-02-2956 minThe LogiPharma PodcastSeason One Finale - Megan and Lucas Recap the Debut Season of The LogiPharma PodcastSeason One finale - Megan and Lucas recap the debut season of the LogiPharma Podcast
Season one of the LogiPharma Podcast has taken our listeners by storm, tackling the most pressing issues impacting the life sciences supply chain. It has been a season of excitement, intrigue and industry-leading discussions.
In this season finale, Megan and Lucas give listeners a recap of season one and unpack how the LogiPharma podcast became a shining reality.
Our hosts discuss the early days of the podcast, their very own highlights and ponder whether being the hosts of a podca...
2023-11-0848 minThe LogiPharma PodcastHow Pfizer Pulled Off the Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out: Cesar Gil-Martinez, Bayer2020 was a year all of us wish to leave in the past. However, what should never be forgotten was the life-changing work of all those involved in the development and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In this week's episode, Lucas and Megan had the opportunity to sit down with Cesar Gil-Martinez to unpack his experiences while working on the Pfizer vaccine program launch.
In this inspiring chat, the team get to the bottom of Pfizer’s key to success during this mammoth undertaking and Cesar’s own crucial tips for thriving under pressure.
Megan and Lucas discuss their experiences with the...
2023-10-2541 minThe LogiPharma PodcastThe Importance of Taking Your Annual Leave and Exploring the Med-Tech Industry - Stefano Chiei Gamacchio, Sonova Holdings (Advanced Bionics)In this week's episode, Megan sat down with
Stefano Chiei Gamacchio from Sovona Holdings (Advanced Bionics).
With Lucas mysteriously absent from the interview, our hosts introduce the episode by discussing what made Lucas miss the show - and the importance of taking your annual leave!
Megan recounts how great a guest Stefano was and how he introduced her to the world of med tech.
In the interview, Stefano reveals how he got his start in the industry purely by chance before explaining the big differences between med-tech and pharma.
Although we...
2023-10-1131 minThe LogiPharma PodcastA ChatGPT Update and The Amazing PharmaLedger Association - Daniel Fritz, PharmaLedgerIn this week’s episode, we bring you our chat with Daniel Fritz from Pharma Ledger.
You’ll notice that Lucas was a little under the weather when he and Megan recorded the introduction to this episode. However, he was fighting fit when he sat down for this interview with Daniel at LogiPharma 2023 in Lyon.
The two of them spoke about PharmaLedger and how they are connecting the entire life sciences supply chain. As ever, Daniel debunked an industry myth that you will not want to miss.
Megan also reveals what her father has ma...
2023-09-2721 minThe LogiPharma PodcastThe Future of Leadership in Pharmaceuticals- Eme Luth, Gilead Sciences
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a good leader?
In episode four of the LogiPharma podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to the remarkable Eme Luth, who is reshaping leadership.
Currently Executive Director & Global Head of ERP and Corporate Functions IT at Gilead Sciences, Eme has more than 20 years’ experience in the the life sciences supply chain and is considered to be one of the industry’s most revered and unique leaders.
In the episode, Eme explains how her ‘servant leadership’ philosophy was shaped by her own negative...
2023-09-1339 minThe LogiPharma PodcastLifting the Lid on the World's Leading Life Sciences Supply Chain Event - Will Robinson, LogiPharmaIn episode three, we spoke to our very own Will Robinson, content Director of LogiPharma.
In another enlightening conversation, Will lifts the lid on running the world’s leading life sciences supply chain event and takes us behind the scenes of this year’s conference in Lyon.
Will explains just how much work goes into running an event like LogiPharma and reveals his exciting plans for LogiPharma 2024.
As ever, stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear Will debunk an industry myth.
To get in touch with the show and...
2023-08-2342 minThe LogiPharma PodcastDrug Shortages and Efficient Supply Chain Management - Marc Evrard, CSL ViforIn episode two, we spoke to Marc Evrard, Logistics Quality Lead from pharma giant CSL Vifor. Marc tells Megan and Lucas about a fascinating career that has taken him from Africa to Switzerland.
He gives us his thoughts on drug shortages, managing the entire supply chain and – of course – debunks an industry myth. As ever, this conversation is full of fascinating insights and valuable advice.
Thanks to Marc for being a brilliant guest and to you our loyal listeners. Enjoy the show!
Producer: James Ede, Be Heard
Music: Jack Watts
Ema...
2023-08-0235 minThe LogiPharma PodcastPatient Centricity in the Life Sciences Supply Chain - George Beres, RocheIn the first episode of this brand new podcast, hosts Lucas and Megan reveal what you can expect from the show - as well as their hopes and dreams after becoming the newest podcasters on the block. Listeners will then be transported back to our incredible LogiPharma event in Lyon, where Lucas was lucky enough to sit down with George Beres, Global Pharmaceutical Supply Strategy Leader at Roche. In this exclusive interview, George tells us the secrets behind patient-centricity in the life sciences supply chain. And listen out as we uncover what he thinks is the biggest myth in...
2023-07-2616 min