The Life Sciences Leadership Show
The Life Sciences Leadership Show
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Life Sciences Leadership Show, your source for insights and inspiration from the forefront of the biotech, pharma, and life sciences industries. Hosted by leadership communication and executive coach Michael Piperno, this podcast delves deep into the art and science of leadership within these dynamic fields.
Each episode features candid conversations with top executives and thought leaders who share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Discover the strategies and communication techniques that have propelled them to the pinnacle of their careers.
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The podcast emphasizes leadership strategies, communication techniques, and personal stories from industry leaders. Episodes often cover themes such as stakeholder alignment, transitioning from big pharma to startups, and the unique challenges in early and mid-stage biotech. An example episode includes a conversation about leadership communication and the insights from David Esposito's career journey in the life sciences.
Welcome to The Life Sciences Leadership Show, your source for insights and inspiration from the forefront of the biotech, pharma, and life sciences industries. Hosted by leadership communication and executive coach Michael Piperno, this podcast delves deep into the art and science of leadership within these dynamic fields.
Each episode features candid conversations with top executives and thought leaders who share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Discover the strategies and communication techniques that have propelled them to the pinnacle of their careers.
In this episode of The Life Sciences Leadership Show, host Michael Piperno sits down with Lauren Stevenson, Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder and Head of Translational Sciences at Immunologix Laboratories.
Lauren shares her unique leadership journey—from her early days at the bench in academic labs to leading teams in the fast-moving world of biotech. Her path to the CSO role wasn’t linear, and that’s exactly what makes her story so compelling. Along the way, she’s learned that leadership isn’t just about results—it’s about how you communicate, how you grow, and how you bring others along with you.
Michael and Lauren dive into the critical role of communication in scientific leadership. They explore why data alone isn’t enough, and how audience-centric storytelling can elevate your message and your impact. Lauren reflects on her early skepticism about “soft skills” and how embracing management training helped her see leadership in a new light.
You’ll hear their candid conversation about:
- Why self-awareness is a leadership superpower
- How strengths-based leadership builds more resilient teams
- The importance of advocating for your team’s work—not just letting results speak for themselves
- Lessons learned from navigating the transition from scientist to executive
- How to ensure your message resonates with both scientific and non-scientific audiences
Whether you’re just starting your career or stepping into a senior leadership role, this episode is packed with real-world insights on growth, communication, and leading with intention in the life sciences.
The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of their employers.
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