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She Leads Biotech

Sharron Cox

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 88

This is She Leads Biotech, a podcast where we have real conversations with women leading the charge in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in the bioscience space. Each episode offers a candid look at what it takes to succeed in a historically male-dominated field, and how to lean into your strengths to get where you want to go. We’re not just talking about the science; we’re getting to know the people behind the job titles!

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From Scientist to CEO

Season 5 · Episode 4

Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 37:50

Amy Walker didn't set out to become a CEO.

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Amy, CEO of 4basebio, to explore how a career that began in science evolved into leading a growing biotech company.

We talk about growing alongside a business, stepping beyond your original expertise, building the right leadership team and culture, and the technology changing the future of DNA manufacturing and advanced therapies.

It’s a conversation about science, leadership, career progression and being willing to take opportunities you never originally planned for.

#SheLeadsBiotech #Biotech #WomenInBiotech #BiotechLeadership #DNAManufacturing #AdvancedTherapies

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Better Science Starts with Better Questions

Season 5 · Episode 3

Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 36:07

What happens when you reach one of the most senior positions in global drug discovery — and decide the next step is to leave the security of Big Pharma behind?

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Karin Conde-Knape, PhD, Chief Science Officer at Valo Health, whose international career has taken her through leadership roles at Roche, Johnson & Johnson and Novo Nordisk.

We talk about why Karin believes better drug discovery needs to start with human data, how asking the right questions earlier can prevent years of time and investment being committed to the wrong path, and where data, experience and intuition belong in scientific decision-making.

We also explore Karin’s decision to move from Big Pharma to biotech — what she describes as an “easier choice, not a comfortable choice” — and why impact, people and purpose became increasingly important at this stage of her career.

Our conversation moves beyond the science into leadership: creating psychological safety, challenging the thought process rather than the individual, developing resilient future leaders, embracing AI and new technologies, and building teams that genuinely want to follow you.

A fascinating conversation about drug discovery, human data, innovation, career courage and the leadership required to turn better questions into better science.

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When Leadership Gets Real

Season 5 · Episode 2

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 34:56

What does it really take to lead a biotech company when the science is complex, the stakes are high and the answers aren’t always obvious?

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Iris Grossman, PhD, CEO of Zelig Therapeutics, for a candid conversation about the realities of biotech leadership and her journey from scientist to CEO.

In When Leadership Gets Real: Ego, Accountability & the Decisions That Shape Biotech Companies, we talk about what happens when leadership moves beyond the title and you become the person ultimately accountable for the decisions.

We explore why great leaders surround themselves with people who will challenge them, how founders and leadership teams need to evolve as companies grow, why strategy starts with knowing your values, and what Iris has learned about hiring beyond technical capability.

Iris also talks openly about making decisions without perfect information, handling difficult performance conversations, keeping ego out of leadership — and why patient impact remains her North Star.

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00:00 Introduction
03:17 A Patient-Centric North Star
05:46 The Scientist Inside the CEO
07:04 Turning Science into Patient Impact
10:14 The Reality of CEO Accountability
13:30 When Founders and Companies Need to Evolve
14:39 Why Independent Boards Matter
15:43 Strategy Starts with Values
17:17 Why Zelig Became a Call to Action
20:01 Making Decisions Through Uncertainty
23:28 Why Personality Matters in Hiring
26:24 The Difficult People Decisions Leaders Must Make
30:09 Why Biotech Is Ultimately About People

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#SheLeadsBiotech #BiotechLeadership #Biotech #LifeSciences #WomenInBiotech #Leadership

When the Plan Changes: Resilience, Reinvention & Finding Your Way in Biotech

Season 5 · Episode 1

Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 40:00

What happens when the career plan you thought you had suddenly changes?

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined once again by Priya Baraniak, PhD, Chief Commercial & Development Officer at Pluristyx, who returns to the podcast after first joining me back in Season 1.

In When the Plan Changes: Resilience, Reinvention & Finding Your Way in Biotech, we talk candidly about unexpected career change, resilience and what happens when you have to let go of the plan and find a different way forward.

Priya shares what she learned following a professional setback, why personal branding and authentic relationships became so important, and how her own career has evolved from scientist to commercial biotech leader.

We also explore the realities of biotech fundraising, what investors look for in leadership teams, the potential of iPSC technology and cell and gene therapy — and why, despite the challenges facing our industry, Priya remains incredibly excited about what the science can achieve for patients.

Above all, it’s a conversation about becoming more comfortable with uncertainty, focusing on what you can control and continuing to do the next right thing.

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01:23 When Everything Changes
05:25 Losing a Role: The First 72 Hours
10:05 Personal Branding & Getting Comfortable Being Visible
14:50 The Promise of iPSCs
18:00 From Scientist to Commercial Leader
21:31 What Fundraising Really Looks Like Today
23:29 Changing the Conversation About Inclusion
28:28 Why Cell & Gene Therapy Still Excites Her
31:28 What 13-Year-Old Priya Would Think Today
35:27 Just Keep Doing the Next Right Thing
37:02 Tough Times Didn't Break Us, They Made Us

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S4 E25, Dr. Nerissa Kreher - Chief Medical Officer of Alltrna

Season 4 · Episode 25

Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 31:43

Reimagining Rare Disease Drug Development with Nerissa Kreher

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Nerissa Kreher, Chief Medical Officer of Alltrna, for a conversation about rare disease innovation, precision medicine, and the future of drug development.

With more than 20 years of experience in rare diseases, Nerissa shares her journey from pediatric endocrinologist to biotech executive and explains how Alltrna is taking a novel approach to treating genetic diseases through mutation-defined therapies.

A fascinating discussion about science, innovation, leadership, and hope for families living with rare diseases.

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00:00 Introduction
02:00 From Medicine to Biotech
05:00 Falling in Love with Rare Disease Research
08:00 Understanding Rare Disease Communities
12:00 The Challenge of Clinical Trials in Rare Diseases
16:00 Mutation-Defined Therapies Explained
21:00 How Alltrna Is Rethinking Drug Development
26:00 Regulatory & Clinical Development Challenges
31:00 Public vs Private Company Leadership
35:00 What Makes a Great Biotech Executive
39:00 Leadership, Mentorship & Authenticity
43:00 The Role of Patients in Drug Development
47:00 The Future of Rare Disease Innovation
51:00 Bringing Hope to Patients & Families

#SheLeadsBiotech #RareDisease #PrecisionMedicine #GeneTherapy #BiotechLeadership #WomenInBiotech #CNAUSAExecutiveSearch

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S4 E24, Sarah DiSalvatore, Fractional SVP of Clinical Operations & Biotech Executive

Season 4 · Episode 24

Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 44:34

Leading with Purpose in Rare Disease with Sarah DiSalvatore

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Sarah DiSalvatore, Fractional SVP of Clinical Operations & Biotech Executive, for a conversation about leadership, rare disease, and the realities of bringing innovative therapies to patients.

Sarah shares her journey from bench research to executive leadership, why quality and compliance are fundamental to successful clinical development, and how fractional leadership is helping early-stage biotech companies build smarter and more efficiently.

We also discuss the deeply personal experience of becoming a rare disease parent, and how that has transformed the way Sarah approaches patient advocacy, programme development, and the importance of building centres of excellence for underserved communities.

A thoughtful conversation about resilience, strategy, and keeping patients at the centre of every decision.

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00:00 Introduction
02:00 A Childhood Dream of Medicine
06:00 From Bench Research to Clinical Operations
11:00 Why Quality and Compliance Matter
16:00 Growing into Leadership
20:00 The Rise of Fractional Executives
25:00 Becoming a Rare Disease Parent
30:00 How Personal Experience Changed Clinical Development
34:00 Building Centres of Excellence for Rare Diseases
38:00 The Future of Clinical Operations
42:00 Advice for Parents, Caregivers & Leaders

#SheLeadsBiotech #RareDisease #ClinicalOperations #BiotechLeadership #GeneTherapy #WomenInBiotech #CNAUSAExecutiveSearch

S4 E23 - Melody Keel, CEO of The Research Associate Group

Season 4 · Episode 23

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 35:34

Beyond Burnout: Rethinking Leadership and Identity with Melody Keel

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Melody Keel, CEO of The Research Associate Group, for a candid conversation about clinical operations, leadership, burnout, and building a life beyond your job title.

With more than 20 years of experience in clinical operations, Melody shares what she’s learned about leading teams, navigating high-pressure environments, and why empathy is one of the most powerful tools a leader can have.

We also discuss the changing biotech job market, the importance of personal branding, and why your career should never become your entire identity.

Whether you work in clinical operations or any area of life sciences, this episode is packed with practical insights and honest reflections.

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00:00 Introduction
02:10 Falling into Clinical Operations
05:00 Why Great Leaders Put People First
09:30 The Reality of Burnout in ClinOps
14:00 Sponsor vs CRO Life
17:20 A Personal Wake-Up Call
20:00 Building a Life Beyond Work
23:00 The Future of Careers in Biotech
27:00 Why Your Personal Brand Matters
30:00 Supporting Women Through Career Change
33:00 Finding Your Purpose Beyond Your Job

#SheLeadsBiotech #ClinicalOperations #Leadership #WomenInBiotech #CareerGrowth #LifeSciences #CNAUSAExecutiveSearch

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S4 E22, Dr. Jennifer Daily - Biotech Executive & Founder

Season 4 · Episode 22

Friday, June 5, 2026 • Duration 35:50

Building Your Own Table with Jennifer Daily

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I’m joined by Jennifer Daily, neuroscientist, biotech executive, and founder, for a conversation about leadership, drug development, and the journey from employee to entrepreneur.

Jennifer shares how working across clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and preclinical research gave her a unique perspective on what it really takes to move therapies from concept to patient.

We also discuss the realities of gene therapy, why execution is often more important than great science alone, the power of building a strong network, and what inspired her to launch her own company in the neuroscience space.

A thoughtful conversation about leadership, risk-taking, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:30 Discovering Science & Neuroscience
05:00 Moving from Academia to Industry
08:00 What Industry Looks for in Scientists
10:00 Seeing the Full Drug Development Picture
13:00 Why Great Science Isn't Enough
16:00 Funding Plans, Not Hope
19:00 From Executive to Founder
22:00 Building a Company in Neuroscience
25:00 Creating a Culture Where Every Voice Matters
28:00 Risk, Decision-Making & Leadership
31:00 The Future of Gene Therapy
34:00 Career Advice, Networking & Growth

#SheLeadsBiotech #WomenInBiotech #BiotechLeadership #GeneTherapy #Neuroscience #FemaleFounder #CNAUSAExecutiveSearch

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S4 E21, Ivana Muncie-Vasic - CEO & Founder of Vitra Labs

Season 4 · Episode 21

Friday, May 29, 2026 • Duration 37:57

Rethinking IVF with Ivana Muncie-Vasic

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, we’re joined by Ivana Muncie-Vasic, CEO & Founder of Vitra Labs, for a conversation about fertility innovation, bioengineering, and building a biotech company from the ground up.

Ivana shares how her work in stem cell biology led to the development of hormone-free IVF technology designed to reduce the physical and financial burden of fertility treatment for patients.

We also talk about the realities of becoming a first-time founder, navigating imposter syndrome, building resilience as a CEO, and how becoming a new mother has deepened her connection to the mission behind Vitra Labs.

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00:00 Introduction
02:00 Finding Bioengineering & Stem Cell Research
07:00 Why Patient Impact Became the Focus
10:00 From Academic Research to Founding Vitra Labs
14:00 The Science Behind Hormone-Free IVF
19:00 Why Traditional IVF Is So Difficult on Women
23:00 Becoming a First-Time CEO
27:00 Panic Attacks, Pressure & Founder Reality
31:00 The Importance of Support & Coaching
34:00 Becoming a Mother While Building a Startup
37:00 Advice for Future Founders

#SheLeadsBiotech #WomensHealth #FertilityInnovation #IVF #WomenInBiotech #CNAUSAExecutiveSearch

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S4 E20, Saundra Pelletier & Mitch Rosen from EvoFem Biosciences

Season 4 · Episode 20

Friday, May 22, 2026 • Duration 40:25

Changing the Conversation Around Women’s Health with Saundra Pelletier & Mitch Rosen

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, we’re joined by Saundra Pelletier and Mitch Rosen from Evofem Biosciences for a candid conversation about women’s health, education, intimacy, and the importance of normalizing these discussions.

We explore why women deserve more options, why men need to be part of the conversation too, and how a new generation is changing the way people think about sexual health and communication.

From access and advocacy to stigma, healthcare gaps, and the power of education, this episode is honest, insightful, and surprisingly fun.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:00 Evofem, Phexxi & Women’s Choice
07:00 The “Say Vagina” Campaign
12:00 Why Men Need to Join the Conversation
16:00 How Mitch Found Women’s Health
21:00 What’s Changing in Women’s Healthcare
26:00 Shared Responsibility & Communication
31:00 Generational Shifts Around Intimacy
35:00 Myths & Misconceptions in Women’s Health
40:00 AI, Access & The Future of Care
45:00 What Real Progress Looks Like
49:00 Final Advice & Takeaways

#SheLeadsBiotech #WomensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #WomenInBiotech #CNAUSAExecutiveSearch

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