Season 1 Episode 5: Bravery in the Face of Risks with Shawn Leland

Season 1 Episode 5: Bravery in the Face of Risks with Shawn Leland

🎙️ Thanks for joining our channel, in episode 5 of the Pharmaverse podcast, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Shawn Leland, a successful entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry. Leland shares his journey from the Rutgers Industry Fellowship to founding his own biotech company, Elevation Oncology. He discusses the challenges he faced and offers words of encouragement for aspiring leaders. The conversation highlights the importance of determination, networking, and taking risks in career advancement. Leland also addresses the challenges facing the pharma industry, such as financing and access to precision medicine. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.


Takeaways 📝
• Determination, networking, and taking risks are key factors in career advancement.
• Access to precision medicine and financing are major challenges in the pharma industry.
• Hiring A+ talent and test driving hires can lead to successful recruitment.
• Being brave and taking the leap can lead to rewarding opportunities and life-changing experiences.

Chapters 🕒

00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Journey to the Rutgers Industry Fellowship
04:02 - The Impact of the Fellowship Program
05:17 - Transitioning from MSL to Business Development
10:45 - Founding Elevation Oncology
15:48 - Challenges of Starting a Company
20:31 - Hiring Strategies for a Growing Startup
24:21 - Challenges Facing the Pharma Industry
27:31 - Future Challenges for Pharma
30:07 - Words of Encouragement for Career Advancement
33:04 - Conclusion

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