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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Tamar Thompson, Head of Global Corporate Affairs at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology space with Tamar, covering:
The epidemiological challenge of rare diseases and representing the topic at the White HouseWhy is rare disease drug development so hard, but why is there so much interest in the area given the tech advancements?The value and impact of an acquisition for mid-sized biotech by pharma giant AstraZenecaSome top tips from the perspective of being a minority, female leader in the industry... and the importance of finding your championsTamar leads global corporate affairs and is responsible for communications, government affairs, and policy for Alexion. In addition, she serves as Chairwoman of the Board for Alexion’s charitable foundation and the Alexion lead for Inclusion and Diversity.
Before Alexion, Tamar led Federal Executive Branch Strategy and State Government Affairs for Bristol-Myers Squibb. Tamar has more than 20 years of progressive healthcare experience spanning across several industry sectors.
Tamar holds a M.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Public Health from Trident University. Tamar also serves as Chair at MassBio, is on the board of directors for the Boston Chamber, and sits on the Schwartz Center (MassGeneral Hospital) Leadership Council.
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This episode of Molecule to Market is sponsored by Vetter, a global leader in aseptic filling solutions for injectable products in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Discover more about Vetter’s comprehensive services, from early-stage development to commercial production, and how they support clients in delivering high-quality therapies to the market.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Chris Garabedian, CEO at Xontogeny and Venture Fund Manager at Perceptive Advisors.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Chris, covering:
How he utilized his pharma experience to become a CEO and revitalize a biotech company, positioning it for a $15bn market capWhy the biotech space had such a market downturn, and how the uptake in the industry will be data-drivenDemystifying the role of a biotech CEO and understanding what it takes to drive successful drug developmentWhy relying on outsourcing is critical for biotechs todayThe emerging, secondary-tier biotech clusters in the US... but why does Boston remain unrivalled?Chris Garabedian founded Xontogeny in June of 2016 to support multiple promising technologies from early development through clinical proof of concept. In 2017, Chris joined Perceptive Advisors to develop their Venture Fund strategy and is Portfolio Manager of the Perceptive Xontogeny Ventures Fund, which supports early-stage companies with Series A investments across biotech, medtech and healthtech.
Chris has a broad base of experience and a track record of success over his decades-long experience in the biopharma industry. Chris served as the President and CEO of Sarepta Therapeutics from 2011 to 2015, overseeing the turnaround of a company that is now a commercial-stage leader in the genetic technology space. He also led Corporate Strategy for Celgene from 2007 to 2010 and served in several global commercial and corporate development leadership roles at Gilead from 1997 to 2005.
He serves on the boards of several life sciences companies and speaks at industry conferences on a wide range of important issues. He is a member of the Corporate Relations Board for the Keck Graduate Institute. He has previously served on the Board of Directors of MassBio and is a Senior Advisor for the Boston Consulting Group.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Kent Payne, CEO at Aliri Bioanalysis.
Your host Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Kent, covering:
Being exposed to scientific efficiencies early on in his career as a bench scientist, and what it took to bring a successful NDA to marketThe formative years of Catalent, and helping to establish its early biologics and bioanalysis capabilitiesHe shares his core principles playbook for getting a company back on track and on a path for growthThe value of getting scientists in front of the client to build relationships and demonstrate technical know-howThe strong fundamentals that attracted him to Aliri, and having hot RNA therapeutic capabilities to offer the marketHow Aliri was formed through the merger of three well-established players in the bioanalytical space: Tandem Labs, Pyxant Labs, and ImaBiotechDr. Kent Payne is distinguished as a business operator and leader in sales, commercial manufacturing, and product development. He has extensive executive experience in M&A and successfully running start-up, growth, and turnaround businesses in Fortune 500 and Private Equity environments. Kent currently serves as the CEO of Aliri Bioanalysis (an Archimed investment company) and board director for GBI (a Signet Healthcare Partners company). He previously served as the CEO of BioDuro-Sundia, LLC (an Advent International company)
Aliri Bioanalysis is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, which coincidently, is also the location of the AAPS annual meeting this year. Kent and team are marking this special occasion during the conference where they will showcase their technical expertise with over a dozen scientific posters and presentations. He also wanted to let our listeners know that his team would be happy to host personal tours of their lab in Salt Lake to those attending the conference. Simply email [email protected] to learn more.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Gil Roth, President of the Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association (PBOA).
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Gil, covering:
The evolution of the PBOA over the last decade, the impact of M&A on the Association, and building a safe place where CDMOs belongHow the industry has evolved over the last few years after Covid, including harder times and areas of green shootsWhy Gil believes Novo's purchase of Catalent is a black swan event and not a new megatrendA deeper dive into fine details of The BIOSECURE Act, and its potential impact on the CDMO space over the next 7-8 yearsThe need to know market headwinds and tailwinds that you simply cannot ignoreGil Roth is the Founder and President of the Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association (PBOA), a nonprofit trade group that advocates for the regulatory, legislative and general business interests of the CMO/CDMO sector. In this role, he brings CDMO perspectives and education to FDA, the US Congress, and other bodies, and brings CDMOs together to share best practices, develop policy positions, and provide briefings on government positions that impact that sector. He also organizes and hosts PBOA's annual members-only Meeting & Conference.
Previously, he was the Founding Editor of Contract Pharma magazine. In his alleged free time, he produces a weekly cultural conversation podcast called the Virtual Memories Show (https://chimeraobscura.com/vm)
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Steven Chevillotte, Chief Executive Officer at SaniSure.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Steven, covering:
Building a great partner through professionalization and integration while retaining founder DNA of entrepreneurship and innovationThe transformation of quality components and complex assemblies to game changing systems and solutionsHow SaniSure differentiates from smaller and larger bioprocessing organizationsWhy exceptionally robust and clean products coupled with excellence in customized components and designing flow paths make SaniSure the partner of choice for Advanced Therapies (Eg: Cell Therapy)Making the bioprocessing supply chain more robustSaniSure CEO Steven has held senior leadership roles in finance, operations, and general management at precision manufacturing businesses, always in highly engineered and highly regulated industries, including Class III Medical Devices and Aerospace & Defense. Has learned best practices at large public and private companies and has developed an expertise and passion for hands-on transformation through strategy deployment. He is experienced with M&A and integration in PE-backed environments and has led a successful exit process. Steve holds Masters degrees in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Financial Analysis & Accountancy.
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In this mid year episode special, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with your host, Raman Sehgal, who reflects on the trends happening across the life sciences and outsourcing space in 2024.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain covering:
The anticipated recovery of the biotech sector and where it stands now Geopolitical influences on the life sciences industry, with a focus on the CDMO sector Exciting upcoming episodes and insights to watch for in the next few weeks Where to meet Raman at upcoming trade shows across North America & Europe Sectors powering through industry challenges, including early-stage development and AI-driven drug discoverySubscribe, tell your industry colleagues, and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Yussuf Goolam, Co-Founder, President and CEO at RxSource.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Yussuf, covering:
His family's journey from Mozambique to North America and the value of having an entrepreneurial ethosLifelong business lessons from a window cleaning job... and the impact of going on a learning rampageThe real-life grind of getting a business off the ground and always being willing to chase an opportunityThe pivot that led to becoming a global partner for clinical trial supplies and not just a transactional sourcing supplierThe importance of purpose, mission, values, culture and clarity in building a fiercely loyal and fulfilled workforceAfter co-founding RxSource in 2005, Yussuf’s initial focus was developing and expanding the company’s brand and client base globally. In early 2020, he assumed a new role as President and CEO and guided the organisation through a significant transformation. Since shifting the focus to clinical trial supply chain services, the company has grown to over 60 team members worldwide, supporting CROs, biotechs, and sponsors.
With over 20 years of experience in the niche pharmaceutical sector, he is dedicated to building a purpose-driven company by supporting a team of high-performing individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals together.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Kevin Cook, CEO at Sterling Pharma Solutions.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Kevin, covering:
Decades of mixed ownership and conflicting business models led to lots of character-building learnings... and the rebirth of SterlingThe power of a rebrand and sense of togetherness to gain commercial tractionKevin’s five-point M&A playbook that’s helped drive exponential, transatlantic growthWhy culture and people are the hardest things when scaling from 180 colleagues on one site to a 1300+ strong team across six sitesThe robustness of small molecules, on-shoring back to the West and reasons to be optimistic for the futureKevin has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He started working with Robinson Brothers as an Assistant Plant Manager before progressing to Senior Plant Manager. Kevin then joined Boots Pharmaceuticals with responsibility for commissioning activities on a new pharmaceutical plant.
In 1993 Kevin joined Sterling Organics and has supported the site through several mergers and acquisitions over 18 years. At that time, he was Operations Director for Chirex, Industrial Director for Rhodia Pharma Solutions, and President of Shasun Pharma Solutions.
In 2010, Kevin joined Aesica Pharmaceuticals as the Managing Director for the API business unit with a clear focus on growth through increasing the customer and product portfolio. Kevin returned to Shasun Pharma Solutions in 2013 to take responsibility for all commercial activities relating to the pharmaceutical service business. Having overseen the launch of Sterling Pharma Solutions as an independent CDMO, he was appointed CEO, President, and Board Member.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Vijay Vaswani, Co-Founder & CEO at Omniscope.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Vijay, covering:
How travel expands the mind and enables you to amplify your networkThe founding story of Omniscope and its mission of using tech to help unlock the immune systemAI can read the immune system in HD, helping with clinical trials and predictive candidate selectionHow you should be thinking about AI for drug discovery and drug developmentAnd what the t-shirt he wears at work says on the front...Vijay Vaswani views technology as fundamental to humanity. He has been involved in scaling companies such as Illumina and 10X Genomics. During his leadership at Siemens Healthineers and Meridian Biosciences, he acquired and commercialized disruptive diagnostic technologies. Vijay has also participated in important IPOs in the biotechnology industry and finds his passion in improving health through the application of technology.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the global drug development and GMP Manufacturing space with David Staunton, Head of Life Sciences Transformation at Cognizant.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with David, covering:
Why being a supplier is harder if you have not been on the client side An industry driven by change and the importance of digital strategy to drive business outcomes Why pharma companies need to be both big and fast to win How AI is accelerating promising molecules and leading to GMP Manufacturing and supply bottlenecks The future of deployable, modular factories to service population centers that provide better access to personalized medicines How generative AI is impacting the industry right now, and how will this evolve with the introduction of robots (or ‘cobots’)David leads transformation and generative AI, collaborating closely with tier 1 pharma and biotech client teams worldwide. Over the last 25+ years, David has established and directed international teams, pioneering practical, proven, and innovative programs that revolutionize new product introduction (NPI) and GMP manufacturing & supply.
In consistent dialogue with CIOs, Global VPs of Engineering, Quality VPs, and Site Heads of GMP Manufacturing and Lab facilities, David leads the delivery of Transformation Services for Industry 4.0. David is an internationally recognized speaker on Industry 4.0 and has given lectures on various UCD Master’s Programmes.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with:
Tom Willson, Vice President of Contract Manufacturing at Pfizer CentreOneHanna Lesch, Chief Technology Officer at Exothera Stephen Grant, entrepreneurial advisor and angel investorYour host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Tom, Hanna, and Stephen, covering:
Unraveling the potential seismic shift in the pharmaceutical outsourcing industry; the BIOSECURE Act and its implicationsWill the BIOSECURE Act accelerate a trend toward a more regionalized approach to drug development and manufacturing?How Biotechs/CDMOs are going to adapt their strategies post BIOSECURE ActWhat impacts BIOSECURE will have on the supply chainThe BIOSECURE Act has the potential to significantly restrict the ability of biotechnology companies to collaborate with certain Chinese companies without losing the ability to contract with the US government. Our guests provide insightful perspectives on the potential implications of this legislation on the supply chain of life-saving drugs across America.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Mihaela Simianu, Vice President of R&D and Operations at Singota Solutions.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Mihaela, covering:
How having physician parents in Romania motivated Mihaela into a career in the biopharmaceutical space What 17 years at Eli Lilly taught her about drug development and commercialization... and why she ultimately left for Amgen Why, after 25 years on the drug sponsor-side, she opted to move onto the CDMO side The rapid, complex, and fascinating experience of being part of a small CDMO that supports multiple sponsors to serve patients The advisory and execution role of a CDMO partnerDr. Simianu is a transformational leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, renowned for advancing technology and therapeutic products to enhance personalized medicine and public health. She has achieved significant outcomes for multi-billion-dollar organizations, leading to the approval of 20+ new therapeutic agents and the introduction of commercial processes at more than thirty manufacturing sites globally across her tenure with Eli Lilly, Amgen, and Merck.
Her expertise spans multiple disease areas, and she excels in integrating raw material suppliers, facilities, and engineering equipment into pharmaceutical systems. Specializing in modern product development, quality, and manufacturing systems, she has played a pivotal role in injectable drug commercialization and market expansion. She advanced a portfolio of over thirty-five new pipeline products.
Dr. Simianu holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Marquette University, an M.S./B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, and a Jack Welch Management Institute certification. She is a recognized international industry expert and has actively volunteered for the Parenteral Drug Association for over 20 years.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Doctor Eric Edwards, Co-Founder and CEO at Phlow.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Eric, covering:
How a life-threatening allergy for him and his identical twin brother led to a career in medicine and then an entrepreneurial journey in the pharma space The journey from inventors to becoming a commercial pharma company... followed by a $310m exit How a plan to support a shortage in critical medicines for children took a turn as the COVID-19 pandemic arrived The US Government awarded a $899m contract to help rebuild the domestic industrial base for Covid medicines and longer-term advanced manufacturing The paradox of innovative, specialty, expensive medicines vs. drug shortages for basic essential medicines that everyone should be able to accessAs CEO, Eric has assembled a world-class team committed to providing a solution to the broken essential medicines supply chain and the overreliance on foreign manufacturers for the US' highest priority medicines.
He previously co-founded Kaléo, where he held several executive management positions, including Chief Science Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and Vice President.
Dr. Edwards is the co-inventor of multiple marketed products for treating allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis), named on over 215 issued and patent-pending applications.
As a Doctor of Medicine and a Biology Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eric also continues to serve his community by volunteering on a local rescue squad. This includes responding to 911 calls and training paramedics in pre-hospital emergency care.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Andy Holt, CCO of Viralgen Vector Core.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Andy, covering:
Growing a CDMO while dealmaking in a gene therapy company…at the same timeSelling a revenue-generating therapy company to Bayer during the pandemicFaster failure or faster acceleration; the need to celebrate every gene therapy batch as it’s going to save livesThe challenges of manufacturing AAV gene therapies and why the next generation of CGT CDMOs need a voice at the tableAndy has been working on the business side of cell and gene therapy for more than 15 years, focused on creatively connecting science and solutions, whether health care for whale sharks or supporting multi-billion dollar transactions between biotech and big pharma.
Along the way, he has held positions in business development and management for several large CDMOs like Lonza and MilliporeSigma, leadership positions in Askbio, Ncardia, and Cellistic, and his current role as Chief Commercial Officer for Viralgen, a pioneering AAV-focused CDMO leveraging Askbio’s manufacturing expertise for clients around the world.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Mark W. Womack, Chief Executive Officer at BioCina.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Mark, covering:
How a tough upbringing in LA led him to the US Navy, and then onto a pathway into leadershipWhy he decided to end his own practice and jump into a senior role within a biopharma CDMO spaceThe key factors that led him to relocate to Adelaide, AustraliaThe reality that most biologics CDMOs frequently fail to deliver... and why winning requires operating with discipline, and consistently executing at a high levelMark W. Womack is BioCina’s Chief Executive Officer. Prior to BioCina, he was CEO of KBI Biopharma and Selexis SA, and previous to that, he was CEO and Managing Director of Stelis Biopharma, leading both to significant YOY growth. Preceding Stelis, as the CBO for AGC Biologics, one of the world’s leading global biopharma CDMOs, he led them to nearly a 300% increase in new sales in just two years.
Prior to joining AGC Biologics, Mark served over 20 years as an international management consulting industry leader, guiding many of the world’s renowned companies to achieve record highs in revenue and profit. This included a $20B post-merger integration within General Motors and numerous transformations that generated more than $100M in certified client benefits.
Mark began his professional journey by leading a succession of U.S. Navy units to unprecedented results, including while serving as a combat center leader on a destroyer class ship, and he received numerous of the Navy’s highest honors and awards.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Bill Vincent, Founder and board chair at Genezen.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Bill, covering:
The days when CGT therapies were viewed as just academic... then the events in 2012 that changed everything in the spaceHow partnering with Indiana University for its vector capacity led to the creation of GenezenBuilding a team that had been trained really well... by his wife!Looking for a PE company that brings more than just a fat chequeWhat’s next for the CGT sector after an over-hyped few years of fundraises... and what areas could be hot in the futureBill is the board chair of Genezen, a biotech contract manufacturer of viral vectors, cell manufacturing, and testing services. He founded the company fourteen years ago and grew it from his one-person operation to its current 60 employees with an outside investment of $45 million. He has spent the last 35 years working in the consumer products, pharma, and biotech sectors.
Prior to Genezen, Bill was President and CEO at Rimedion, a gene therapy company developing treatments for rare genetic disorders. He currently serves on the board of Cellular Engineering Technologies, a stem cell services company.
Bill discovered a passion for entrepreneurship through his exposure to new business development opportunities in a corporate setting. Upon completing his MBA at the University of Texas, he participated in a two-year executive development program with Philip Morris.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Helen Shaw and Dan Henley, co-founders of VCTC.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Helen and Dan, covering:
Exposing your team to everything, letting them feel the pressure... but always being there to help and guideThe founding story of VCTC... and the fun and games of dividing responsibilities as co-foundersHow the frustrations of being a patient with an orphan disease shaped the ethos of VCTCThe uptake of patient recruitment and retention in virtual and decentralized clinical trialsFinding a powerful niche in the life sciences space to enable you to grow, globallyHelen and Dan are co-founders of the VCTC, a UK clinical trial site that specializes in delivering virtual and decentralized clinical trials.
Helen has fourteen years of clinical research experience spanning academia, clinical trial sites, biotech and CRO, with exposure across study management, medical writing, clinical science, and commercial roles.
Dan is a senior executive bringing 15 plus years of comprehensive achievements in predominantly commercial roles supporting biotechnology, pharma and life sciences companies, through their non-clinical, clinical and commercial journeys.
The VCTC is a UK-based clinical trial site that specializes in running patient-centric clinical trials. We bring virtual and decentralized clinical trials to participants in their own homes.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Bill Humphries, CEO at Alcami.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Bill, covering:
The role managers, leaders, and mentors have played in shaping his illustrious career in dermatologyThe importance of ‘force multiply’ in getting results and accelerating growthWhy, after a career spent on the drug sponsor side... he decided to switch to the CDMO services sideHow do the shifting sands in the sector provide a treasure trove of opportunities?Bill Humphries, Alcami CEO, is an experienced leader in the life sciences industry, previously serving as CEO at Isosceles Pharmaceuticals, President and Group Company Chairman of Ortho-Dermatologics, CEO of Merz North America, President of Stiefel, a GSK Company and Vice President of US Skincare at Allergan Pharmaceuticals.
Bill also served as Chairman of the Board at Clearside Biomedical, Executive Chairman of Strata Skin Sciences, and a member of the Board of Directors at Aclaris Therapeutics, PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, SKNV, and Bryn Pharmaceuticals. Humphries’ academic credentials include a B.A. from Bucknell University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector for part 2 of our conversation with Thomas Eldered, Executive Chairman at Flerie.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Thomas, covering:
The story behind Recipharm’s decision to divest Cobra Biologics that led Thomas to become ownerHow ‘big faith’ and the gene therapy revolution changed the fortunes of the loss-making biologics CDMOAfter the third exit, why did he choose ‘passion rather than pension’? To fuel his love for creating things and building companiesFlerie’s mission and its patient-centric investment strategy in life sciences.The story behind Thomas’ signature bowtie look…Thomas Eldered was co-founder of Recipharm AB in 1995, where he served as CEO from 2008 to 2021, growing Recipharm from a local Swedish pharmaceutical contract manufacturer to an international CDMO with more than 9000 employees in 10 countries.
He was also the founder of Flerie Invest AB in 2011, where he is currently the executive chairman. Thomas is presently chairman of the board and a member of the board of several life science companies. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with part 1 of our episode with Thomas Eldered, Executive Chairman at Flerie.
Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Thomas, covering:
Where his entrepreneurial spark originated, and how they created a CMO (before that was even a thing) after several failed plans How did the timing of his first exit and having ‘cash during the crash’ fuel M&A to grow Recipharm into an international powerhouse? Why did he decide to go public? No one else in Sweden or in the CDMO space was getting an IPO A lifetime with Lars (his business partner) and the benefit of a partnership with aligned common interest Why he decided to sell Recipharm after 26 years and why leaving the company was the most difficult mental decisionThomas Eldered was co-founder of Recipharm AB in 1995, where he served as CEO from 2008 to 2021, growing Recipharm from a local Swedish pharmaceutical contract manufacturer to an international CDMO with more than 9000 employees in 10 countries. He also founded Flerie Invest AB in 2011, where he is currently Executive Chairman. Thomas is currently chairman of the board and a member of the board of several life science companies.
He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University.
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