Season 1, Episode 19: Focus On "We" Not "I" with Melissa Mims
In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Melissa Mims, the AVP of US Medical Affairs with Merck Oncology. Melissa shares her journey from drug discovery to field medical affairs and offers insights on leadership and team culture. She emphasizes the importance of building peer-to-peer leadership and establishing trust with team members. Melissa also discusses the need for leaders to listen, take feedback, and communicate the impact of their team's work. "People don't leave organizations, they leave managers." She encourages leaders to bring their authentic selves to work and create a culture where people feel appreciated and motivated. "Focus on 'we' not 'I' in leadership. The episode concludes with Melissa's advice on hiring and interviewing, focusing on finding individuals who align with the organization's mission and values.