MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Craig Simms

What's Next: Co-creating the next reality for Field Medical after a crisis with Craig Simms

Amplify Consulting Services, field medical teams, pharma leadership, medical value proposition, biotech industry insights

Today I have Craig Simms, CEO of Amplify Consulting Services and Former MSL Director of Astellas Pharma. Our topic for today is What’s Next: Co-creating the next reality for field medical teams following a global crisis. Really interesting topic, you’re going to enjoy it. Key Poi…

Apr 28^th • 40 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Cathy Andorfer

The art of leveraging your strengths to be a Kick Ass MSL

MSL career tips, leadership insights, becoming a top MSL, performance evaluation for MSLs, career advice for introverts

I’m joined by Cathy Andorfer, who leads a national team of MSLs and has agreed to give us a leader’s perspective on how to be great at your job. In this episode: How Cathy got to where she is now What matters most to her as a director and other leaders in the company What …

Jun 16^th • 36 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 1, Episode 13: Leadership Through Vulnerability with Gwen Binder

In today's episode our host Michael Pietrack sits down with Gwendolyn Binder, President of Science and Technologies at Cabaletta Bio, shares her insights on leadership. She discusses how she became an accidental leader and the importance of focusing on advancing the ball for patients rather tha…

Jun 10^th • 28 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

How to Accelerate Cancer Cures Through Collaboration with Kirk V. Shepard, MD

Kirk Shepard, Michael Pietrack, mentor, AI, digital

Join host Michael Pietrack on the PharmaVerse Podcast as he speaks with Dr. Kirk Shepard, Chief Medical Officer of PDS Biotechnology, co-founder of the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS), and creator of the Oncology Voices Network (OVN).

Feb 2^nd • 24 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 2, Episode 20: Exploring The ProFound with John Lepore

Join host Michael Pietrack on The Pharmaverse Podcast as he talks with John Lepore, CEO of ProFound Therapeutics, about leadership, career pivots, and the future of pharmaceutical innovation. Discover how passion, mentorship, and strategic partnerships drive breakthrough therapies and impact patient…

Oct 13^th • 22 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 2, Episode 17: Ode To The Oncopig with Jessicca Rege

Welcome to The Pharmaverse Podcast, your go-to destination for insights in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. In this episode, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Jessicca Rege, PhD, CEO of Seuss Clinicals, to discuss pioneering approaches in preclinical oncology research using the Oncopig ca…

Sep 2^nd • 23 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 1, Episode 4: Climbing Your Internal Everest with Samuel Blackman

In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Samuel Blackman, the co-founder and head of R&D at Day One Biopharmaceuticals. Sam shares his experience trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp and the leadership insights he gained from the journey. The conversation covers to…

Feb 19^th • 32 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

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 b…

Sep 23^rd • 28 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 1, Episode 23: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Paul Romness

Welcome back to the Pharmaverse, where we speak to the greatest voices in Pharma, to learn from their leadership and incredible careers! In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Paul Romness, CEO of OS Therapies. The conversation delves into the inspiring sto…

Nov 18^th • 25 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 1, Episode 18: Challenges Facing the Pharma Universe with Jack West

In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Jack West, the VP of Clinical Development at Summit Therapeutics. They discuss Jack's transition from being a practicing oncologist to working in the pharmaceutical industry, the importance of collaborations with pharm…

Sep 9^th • 35 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 2, Episode 5: Embracing Opportunity with Tonia Nesheiwat

In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Tonia Nesheiwat, VP of Medical Affairs at Caribou Biosciences. Covering everything from baseball teams, inspiring family journey to America, and of course the latest in the Pharmaverse. Together, they delve into Tonia's…

Mar 3^rd • 25 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 2, Episode 6: Mentorship and Career Growth with Josh Schwartz

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the Pharmaverse podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Josh Schwartz, MD MBA, Vice President of Medical Affairs North America at BeOne ( formerly BeiGene.) They discuss the importance of leadership in the pharmaceutical industry, f…

Mar 17^th • 23 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 2, Episode 18: Turning the Page with Chadi Nabhan

Join Michael Pietrack on the Pharmaverse Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, MD – CMO and Head of Strategy at RyghtAI, hematologist, oncologist, author, and podcast host – to explore the future of clinical trials, AI innovation, and leadership in healthcare. In this episode, …

Sep 15^th • 23 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Season 2, Episode 22: Man in the Arena with Tony Lin

Join Michael Pietrack on The Pharmaverse Podcast as he interviews Tony Lin.

Nov 10^th • 20 mins listen