Best Jonathan Kaskey Podcasts (2025)

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Advice From the Frontlines of Pharma: Holistic Healthcare, The Opioid Crisis & Remote-Work in Pharma 29:53

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This episode of Pharma Sessions is much like a pharmacy - it has something for everyone. Tune in as we reflect on critical conversations hosted by Jonathan Kaskey so far in the series. Whether it’s critical pathways into pharma careers, the opioid crisis, and work-life balance in the modern pharmaceutical industry, this recap explores it all. What …

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Speed is the Need: Launch strategy with Hetal Patel 25:03

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey talks with Hetal Patel, VP of Medical Affairs at Celltrion USA, about building a medical affairs function from the ground up while launching multiple drugs. Sounds like a hot pot of pressure, decision-making and sleepless nights, doesn't it? Well, don’t let this intimidate you just yet. From …

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Beyond the Clinic: A Conversation with Dr. Adam Laitman, Director of Medical Affairs for Salix Pharmaceuticals 27:03

4M ago27:03

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey interviews Dr. Adam Laitman about his unconventional path to becoming a medical director in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Laitman shares insights from his career transition from medical school to industry, highlighting the impact of his background in marketing and editorial work. The discu…

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Breaking into Pharma with Emet Anceaume, Director of Field Medical Affairs at Immunovant 29:36

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey discusses career transitions into the pharmaceutical industry, specifically focusing on roles like Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). The guest, Emet Anceaume is the Director of Field Medical Affairs at Immunovant. Emet is a pharmacist by training. She shares her insights on the importance of t…

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Everyday is a New Puzzle with Vince Turner, Dir. Development Operations, Kite Pharma 35:26

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, hosted by Jonathan Kaskey, Vince Turner shares his insights on integrating creativity into operational environments. The discussion covers Vince's career journey from financial services to pharma, and his operational strategies at Kite. Emphasis is placed on the importance of creativity in solving challenges, the…

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Combining Tech and Pharma for Public Health with Paul Howe, COO of Protega Pharmaceuticals 30:44

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey talks with Paul Howe, COO at Protega Pharmaceuticals, about the current and evolving landscape of prescription opioids, abuse deterrent technologies, and the role of technology in public health. They discuss new strategies to improve outcomes for chronic pain patients while reducing addiction…

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Bursting the Med Affairs Bubble with Dr. Samin Saeed, VP Early Medical Pipeline at GSK 28:51

10M ago28:51

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Bursting the Medical Affairs Bubble: A Conversation on Cross-Functional Collaboration In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey talks with Dr. Samin Saeed, a pharmaceutical medical affairs leader with 17 years of industry experience currently at GSK. They discuss the need for medical affairs to move beyond speaking only to themselves…

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Why Pharma needs Chiefs of Staff with Steve Cirillo-Thompson 33:32

12M ago33:32

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey sits down with Steve Cirillo-Thompson, a seasoned Chief of Staff in the pharmaceutical industry, to delve deep into the unique and often misunderstood role of a Chief of Staff. Steve shares his unconventional journey into the medical affairs space, transitioning from political science to cons…

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Achieving Work-Life Integration in Med Affairs with Jen Mohawk 28:59

1y ago28:59

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Jen Mohawk, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Apogee Therapeutics. They discuss the pressing issue of burnout, its financial implications, and how companies benefit from retaining employees rather than constantly seeking new hires. Jen shares her journey from academia to the b…

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Future Proofing Medical Affairs with Stephanie Hunter-Banks 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

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Future Proofing Medical Affairs: A Conversation with Stephanie Hunter Banks In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Stephanie Hunter-Banks about the future of the medical science liaison (MSL) role and the evolving healthcare ecosystem. Stephanie shares insights on creating a culture of innovation, leveraging big data a…

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Kaskey's Hierarchy of Needs for Medical Affairs with guest Stephen Dodge, SVP of Medical Affairs for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 36:52

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Kaskey's Hierarchy of Needs in Medical Affairs: Steering towards Successful Product Launches This episode of Pharma Sessions delves into the evolving role of Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical launches, emphasizing its transition from a supportive to a strategic partnership position. Stephen Dodge, SVP of Medical Affairs at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals …

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Using Regulatory Processes to Enhance Patient Care: A Conversation with Lars Dreesmann 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey speaks with Lars Dreesmann, the President and Site Head for Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont about how regulatory affairs can impact patient care. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the regulatory space, including the impact of technology and AI on regulatory affairs and the potenti…

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Innovation in Medical Affairs: Embracing AI for Success with Scott Thompson 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

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This episode is sponsored by Acceleration Point. Pharma Sessions is hosted by Jonathan Kaskey In this episode Jonathan and Scott Thompson, the Co-CEO of Acceleration Point, discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Medical Affairs. Examples of AI use in Medical Affairs include analytics, content creation, and productivity enhancements. …

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Small Team, Big Impact: Life as The First MSL in a Biotech Startup with Orlando Granado-Balaez 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

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Life is different at a biotech. But is that a good thing? Like so much in life, the answer is, "it depends." On this episode I speak with Orlando Granado-Balaez about his journey from being a nurse to transitioning into medical affairs and ultimately thriving in smaller pharmaceutical companies. He shares his experiences in different roles within m…

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The Science of Sleep: Exploring its Role in Performance and Well-being for Medical Affairs 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

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The Science of Sleep: Exploring its Role in Performance and Well-being for Medical Affairs In this episode of Pharma Sessions, Jonathan Kaskey is joined by Dr. Alison Kole, a sleep expert, to discuss the importance of sleep and its impact on personal and professional health. They discuss the dangers of insufficient and poor-quality sleep, including…

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Global Launch Excellence: Navigating Local and Global Challenges in Pharma with Jose Borbolla-Escoboza 28:18

2y ago28:18

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In this compelling episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey engages in an insightful discussion with esteemed guest Jose Borbolla-Escoboza. Delving into the intricacies of global launch excellence, Jose, a seasoned oncologist, shares his wealth of experience in pharmaceuticals, particularly in Mexico, the UK, and the US. Together, they expl…

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The Art and Science of Negotiation in Medical Affairs 31:04

2y ago31:04

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In this episode of "Pharma Sessions," host Jonathan Kaskey delves into the crucial topic of why negotiation skills are essential in the field of medical affairs. Joining him, Megan Vignos, Head of Scientific and Value Communications for US Medical at Biogen. Together, they explore the importance of negotiation in medical affairs, and how a scientif…

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Gene Therapy Breakthroughs: Exploring the Crucial Role of Medical Affairs with Dr. Huma Qamar 33:49

2y ago33:49

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In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey interviews Dr. Huma Qamar, Head of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Ocugen, Inc. With her extensive background in clinical research and medicine, Dr. Qamar has been a pioneer in merging these two fields. Throughout this episode, she shares her invaluable insights on gene therapy, s…

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Unlocking Potential: Hidden Data and Disparities in Clinical Trial Participation 34:47

2y ago34:47

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Join host Jonathan Kaskey in this thought-provoking episode of Pharma Sessions as he invites special guest Denise Bronner, Director of Clinical Trial Diversity and Inclusion at Janssen, to delve into critical issues facing the pharmaceutical industry. Together, they explore the challenges of data sharing, the underrepresentation of non-white indivi…

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4 Medical Affairs Hacks for Time Management 33:24

2+ y ago33:24

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In this episode, host Jonathan Kaskey invites Patrina Pellet to discuss effective time management strategies for medical professionals. From calendar audits to time blocking, Pellet shares valuable insights on how to optimize your daily schedule, prioritize your tasks and avoid feeling burnt out. Discover the power of color-coding and task tracking…

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The 4 R's of Medical Information with Tim Fish 24:15

2+ y ago24:15

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We are excited to bring you the latest episode of our podcast series where we tackled the vital role of medical information in the healthcare industry. Tim Fish is the Sr. Director of Medical Information, Knowledge Management, Med/Promo Review, Scientific Training & Development at Alkermes. Tim has been in the medical information role for 15 years …

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Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials: Challenges and Solutions 21:25

2+ y ago21:25

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This episode is the second in Pharma Sessions' series of conversations about clinical trial diversity. The first episode was with a former pharma executive turned clinical trial consultant. In this episode we share a different, more community oriented perspective. Renarda Jones is a clinical trial professional with over 20 years’ experience in clin…

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Preparing Field Medical for Launch: Challenges and Strategies for Pharma Companies 35:13

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In Today’s episode Tom Caravela and I explore the question–what does a perfect MSL organization to support a product launch look like? I’ve knonw Tom for years, and asked him to share his unique perspective on field medical organizations. In addition to being a certified speaker, trainer and coach as well as a podcaster, Tom is the founder of an Ex…

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Medical Affairs with Steve Royle 32:30

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Steve Royle is an innovative pharmaceutical professional with experience in both the commercial and medical affairs sides of the industry. After starting in sales and marketing, Steve moved to the agency side of global medical communications and medical education. He went on to found Swipe Health and Rumi. Recently, Steve has used his expertise to …

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Increasing Clinical Trial Diversity with Camille Pope, Chief Medical Lead at Acclinate 33:01

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Camille Pope is the Chief Medical Lead at Acclinate, helping pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organizations access and engage communities of color so research is more inclusive. She'd previously worked for several large pharmaceutical companies in both field medical and medical affairs leadership roles. We discuss the importance of diversity…

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Why Medical Affairs Needs To Care About LinkedIn 28:14

2+ y ago28:14

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Chris Caudle is a LinkedIn specialist for execs working in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He helps clients to develop their personal brand, increase their visibility, leadership and reach bigger audiences using LinkedIn as their launchpad. In this episode Chris talks about how to use social media, specifically LinkedIn. He discusses the …

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Digital Med Affairs Strategy with Eddie Power, VP Medical Affairs, Pfizer 35:42

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Pharma Sessions is hosted by Jonathan Kaskey Follow along on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkaskey/ Or join the Pharma Sessions Substack: www.pharmasessions.substack.comBy Jonathan Kaskey

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Standing in Success with Evan Reddick, AVP and Head of Global Medical Affairs Strategy at Menarini Stemline 26:30

3y ago26:30

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Evan Reddick recently joined an exciting emerging biotech with a major phase 3 trial win, and preparing to launch a first-in-class oral medication for breast cancer, serving as the AVP and Head of Global Medical Affairs Strategy. Evan previously had a number of field and leadership roles at a large pharma. A highlight was the very first topic discu…

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HEOR with Riad Dirani, Vice President, Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research at Teva Pharmaceuticals 33:55

3y ago33:55

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Riad Dirani is the VP of Global HEOR at Teva Pharmaceuticals. We talk about: Customizing data for a global audience The importance of a clear medical story How to create an insights gathering process that turns a scientific narrative into a living document How HEOR can best support a field team Involving Medical Directors in RWE generation What's n…

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Patient Journey with Amber Spierer, VP Patient Affairs at EQRx 24:44

3y ago24:44

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Amber Spierer is the VP of Patient Affairs at EQRx, formally head of US Patient Engagement at Novartis. We talk about: Defining the patient journey Why understanding this journey is important strategically The difference between viewing someone as a patient and as a person Current patient expectations around working with pharma Tactics The views ex…

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Adoption, Insights and Patient Engagement with Pete Piliero, VP Med Affairs at Melinta Therapeutics 27:40

3y ago27:40

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I had a great chat with Pete Piliero, VP of Medical Affairs at Melinta Therapeutics. We talk about: Transitioning from clinical practice to med affairs Changes in how other groups in pharma see med affairs The differences between access and adoption (and how to impact both) Advances in patient engagement and much more A quick note–the views express…

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Medical Affairs Leadership with Danie du Plessis, EVP of Medical Affairs at Kyowa Kirin 22:55

3y ago22:55

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Danie du Plessis is the EVP of Medical Affairs for Kyowa Kirin, a board member at the Medical Affairs Professional Society, and was previously the SVP of Global Medical Affairs for GSK. We talk about: Why Danie switched from primary care to working with pharma If a business background is important in med affairs leadership Leading big organizations…