Pharmaverse Podcast

The Psychology of Influence: How Great Leaders Get People to Choose Them | Christian Hansen

Why do some leaders immediately earn trust while others struggle to make an impact? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack speaks with bestsel

6 Common MSL Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them | Field Medical Career Advice

What separates a good MSL from a trusted scientific partner? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, Michael Pietrack sits down with Gerard Diesenroth, PharmD, a fie

Why Most Leaders Fail at Difficult Conversations (feat. Liz Croft)

Catch the latest Pharmaverse Podcast episode for expert insights on the pharmaceutical industry. Get clear perspectives on current trends. This episode features a focuse

4 Strategies to Become an “Exceeds Expectations” MSL | Kathleen Frezza, PharmD

4 Strategies to Become an “Exceeds Expectations” MSL | Kathleen Frezza, PharmD What separates an MSL who simply meets expectations from one who consistently exceeds them

Dr. Tania Small: Why Medical Affairs Is the “Special Ops” of Pharma

Dr. Tania Small: Why Medical Affairs Is the “Special Ops” of Pharma What if Medical Affairs stopped being viewed as a “bridge” and started being recognized as an active

New MSL? 6 Ways to Impress Your Manager in Your First 90 Days

Starting a new Medical Science Liaison role? Your first 90 days can shape how your manager and team see you long after onboarding ends. In this episode of the **Pharmave

The Leadership Mindset Every Medical Affairs Leader Needs | Kim Tran

What does it take to become an exceptional leader in pharmaceutical and biotech organizations? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, Michael Pietrack sits down wit

Season 2, Episode 21: A Century of X-Rays with Margaret Yu

Season 2, Episode 21: A Century of X-Rays with Margaret Yu In this powerful episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Dr. Margaret Yu, Chi

The Delegation Mistake That Destroys Team Motivation | Conor Neill on Leadership

Why do some leaders inspire high-performing teams while others unintentionally destroy motivation? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack welc

The Executive Mindset Separating Good Leaders from Great Ones

Leadership isn't about giving orders. It's about understanding your team, adapting your communication style, and creating an environment where people can succee

How to Execute Strategy in Fast-Changing Industries | Mike Banville

n this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, Mike Banville shares powerful insights on what separates good leaders from exceptional ones. From executive communication to o

What Biotech Leaders Can Learn from Ballet, Engineering, and Wall Street | Kelly Gold

In this episode of the Pharmavers Podcast, Michael Pietrack sits down with Kelly Gold, Chief Financial Officer of Camp4 Therapeutics, to discuss her unconventional path f

From Africa’s AIDS Crisis to Global Pharma Leadership | Dr. Eslie Dennis

What shapes a great leader? For Dr. Leslie Dennis, it began on the frontlines of Africa’s AIDS epidemic. In this powerful episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, Michael Pie

The Leadership Playbook Behind Pharma Success | John O’Donnell Interview

In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits down with John O’Donnell, VP of Global HEOR at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, for a deep conversation on

The Pharma Leader Nobody Expected | Alex Albuquerque

Welcome to The Pharmaverse Podcast, where host Michael Pietrack interviews top leaders in the pharma industry. This episode features Alex Albuquerque, MD, PhD, a true sta

How Authentic Leaders Win Trust in Pharma | Dr. Christiane Langer

In this episode of the Farm Averse Podcast, host Michael Petrarch sits down with Dr. Christiane Langer, SVP of Clinical and Medical Affairs at Secure Bio, for a candid co

How Great Pharma Leaders Lead with Empathy | Heather Paprstein

In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, we sit down with Heather Paprstein, Senior Director of Oncology Medical Affairs at Corsair Therapeutics, to explore what it tr

Season 3: Episode 6 Why Great Leaders Give More Than They Take | Bob Burg

What makes a truly great leader? In this episode of the PharmaVerse Podcast, host Michael Petrarch sits down with bestselling author Bob Burg, co-author of the global ph

Season 3, Episode 5: Leadership Masterclass with Paul Ward

Join Michael Pietrack and Paul Ward, Executive Director of BeOne Medicines,, for a comprehensive Pharma Leadership Masterclass. This three-part series dives deep into the

Season 3, Episode 4: Tackling as a Team with Toby Patterson

Leadership Lessons from Pharma: Building High-Performance Culture, Curiosity & Collective Intelligence | Pharmaverse Podcast In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast,