Raj Dam, Assistant Director of Partnerships and External Relations at the University of Toronto, gives insights into co-op programs at University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus, preparing students for the workplace and fostering partnerships with industry. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

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Corinne Buchanan-Russell, Co-founder of Advancing Black Talent in Pharma, gives insights into the responsibility of leaders to foster diversity, the perils of academic streaming, employee resource groups, and more. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Andrea Schwarz, Commercial Lead in Canada at BeiGene Canada, gives insights into launching a commercial team during the pandemic, being at a company that focuses solely on oncology, and providing opportunities for the next generation of pharma. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Dimitris Polygenis, President of Biopharma and Payer Solutions at McKesson Canada, gives insights using technology and AI to decrease prescribing and distribution times, virtual and real-time care, and targeted gene therapies. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Jennifer Wellman, Senior Marketing Manager of Emergent Biosolutions, gives insights into going from biochemistry to business and marketing, the benefits of cross training, and balancing volunteer commitments with career. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Dave Cann, Senior Director of Business Development of Inizio Engage, gives insights into the ‘new beginning’ for Ashfield, harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit in leadership roles, and adapting to change in your career. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Fanny Sie, Head of AI and Emerging Technology, External Collaboration, M&A Partnering of Roche Global Informatics, gives insights into going from clinician researcher to business school, cross-company collaboration on data sharing during the pandemic, and using AI data points for better diagnoses. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Kevin Leshuk, President and CEO of Forus Therapeutics, gives insights into advancing blood cancer therapeutics in Canada, managing your own career, and pivoting with change. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Paul Petrelli, General Manager of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, gives insights into workplace values of Generations X, Y, and Z, post-Covid leadership and work culture, and corporate responsibility. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, give insights into the second largest life sciences sector in Canada, biotech programs at University of Toronto Mississauga, and balancing economic development with environmental sustainability. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada, discusses improving healthcare literacy, expanding the use and integration of healthcare data, and public-private collaborations promoting equity in healthcare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Parry and Sylvie Pilon, Directors at Pangaea Group, discuss the evolution of customer-facing roles, overcoming silos in integrated health, and onboarding new talent in virtual workplaces. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Frank Stramaglia, GM of Astellas Pharma Canada Inc., discusses embracing technology and omni-channel marketing, employee engagement as a priority, and making compliance a company-wide responsibility. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Wendy Adams, GM of Galderma Canada Inc., discusses diversifying treatment portfolios, raising funds for kids with skin conditions, and encouraging collaboration with in-person meetings. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, discusses starting his position just before Covid, shifting pharmacies to a service model, and alternative payment models to National Pharmacare. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Brian Bloom, CEO of Bloom Burton & Co., discusses the Canadian investing landscape for pharma companies, tech trends in the healthcare industry, and expectations for the upcoming Bloom Burton Award Gala. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Ann Gomez, President and Founder of Clear Concept Inc., offers insights into work-life balance, maximizing productivity, and the value of routines. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Brigitte Nolet, President and CEO of Roche Canada, talks about empathetic leadership, precision medicine, and workplace culture. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe

Anastasia Lit, Co-founder of TechPharus, talks about using AI to enhance medical care and research, the rapid development of software and AI technologies, and how AI is transforming the labour market. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe