The IPhO Podcast
The IPhO Podcast features conversations with leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Guests share details about their roles, relevant experiences, and advice for listeners. The show is aimed at pharmacy students, fellows, and pharmacists who want to build careers in industry. Episodes offer practical insight into transitioning from pharmacy training to industry practice.
Episodes
Episode 65: Preparing for the Fellowship Season with IAM
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we are highlighting how the IPhO Annual Meeting can help students prepare for the industry fellowship process.
We are joined by Jenna Brady, PharmD, a first-year Medical Affairs Fellow at GSK in affiliation with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jenna shares her experience attending the IPhO Annual Meeting last year and how it helped prepare her
Episode 64: Bringing Home Gold in the VIP Case Competition
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we’re featuring the winner of our 2025-2026 VIP Case Competition, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)!
We’re joined by Kat Gallison, third-year PharmD student; Maggie Khoury, third-year PharmD student; and Demi Anastasiadis, Lead, US Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy at Sanofi.
Kat, Maggie, and Demi discuss the role of patient advocacy in the
Episode 63: Beyond the Fellowship: Supportive Offboarding at USC
On this podcast episode, we spotlight our IPhO Annual Meeting Premier Sponsor, the USC Mann Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program.
We are joined by Michael Lim, USC Fellowship Director; along with former fellows Keya Patel, who transitioned from Gilead's Global Medical Affairs HIV Prevention Fellowship to a Global Medical Affairs strategy role in HIV Treatment; and Trey Graham, who transition
Episode 62: Meet Our New Hosts, Dan and Una!
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, Alena introduces our newest podcast hosts: Daniel Ghattas, U.S. and Global Medical Strategy Fellow at Pfizer Oncology, and Una Mehmedović, Marketing and Content Strategy Fellow at Medical Leverage!
Daniel and Una share their unique journeys pursuing careers in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting how APPE rotations, internships, retail and hospital pharmac
Episode 61: Two Different Paths, One Common Goal with Raj Shah and Timothy Haji
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we are joined by Raj Shah, Associate Principal Scientist and Regulatory Affairs Liaison in Neuroscience at Merck, and Timothy Haji, Associate Director in U.S. Regulatory Affairs at Merck and former Rutgers RPIF Regulatory Affairs Fellow.
Raj and Tim share how their careers in the pharmaceutical industry began, one through direct entry and the other through a re
Episode 60: Answering the Call—A Life of Purpose in Pharmacy with Dr. Earl Ettienne
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Earl Ettienne, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Industrial Partnerships at Howard University, and a nationally respected pharmacy leader, researcher, educator, and mentor.
As a child, Dr. Ettienne did not see the remedy prepared, but he witnessed its impact. After his godfather suffered severe burns, a pharmacist’s custom mixture hel
Episode 59: Leading with Clarity, Curiosity, and Confidence with Dalila Masic
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we’re spotlighting the inspiring journey of Dalila Masic, PharmD, Regional Medical Director - T1D Immunology at Sanofi.
In this conversation with host Alena Abraham, PharmD, Dalila shares her path from completing PGY1 and PGY2 residencies in critical care at Loyola Medicine to beginning her industry career as a Medical Science Liaison in cardiovascular medicin
Episode 58: An IPhO Annual Meeting Q&A
In this special episode of the IPhO Podcast, Waleed Elsweesy, Current National Student Officer for Marketing & Partnerships, sits down with Melissa Rodenbach, IPhO Vice President, Marketing and Communications; and Daniel Ghattas, Former National Student Officer for Marketing & Partnerships and current first-year Fellow at Pfizer in U.S. & Global Medical Affairs, Hematology/Oncology; to
Episode 57: An Inside Look at Late Stage Clinical Development
On this exciting episode of the IPhO Podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on the unique experiences of fellows working in one of the most critical phases of drug development: late-stage clinical development!
Joining us are three fellows from the Merck Late Stage Clinical Development Fellowship Program: Vivian Tran, PharmD, Late Stage Clinical Development, General and Specialty Medicine; Lauren Doug
Episode 56: Leading the Competition, A VIP Case Spotlight
On this special episode of the IPhO Podcast, we’re doing something a little different!
Instead of featuring pharmaceutical industry leaders or fellows, we’re spotlighting our incredible pharmacy students—specifically, the top two winning teams from the 2024-25 VIP Case Competition: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (SJU)!
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Episode 55: AI in Pharma, What's Now and What's Next
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we’re joined by Bolu Oladini, PharmD, BCMAS, Director, Generative AI Medical Content Lead at Pfizer.
Bolu walks us through his career journey, from starting in medical communications, where he mastered the art of storytelling, to his transition into medical affairs and his current leadership role.
He shares how his passion for innovation led him to explore the
Episode 54: Navigating Career Transitions with Ajith Varghese, PharmD
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, you'll meet Ajith Varghese, PharmD, Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant.
Ajith takes us along on his career journey, which began in retail pharmacy and has culminated in a successful transition to the pharmaceutical industry.
He shares his advice on how to craft a standout resume that captures your unique skills and experiences, strategies for
Episode 53: An Exciting Hello and a Bittersweet Goodbye with Alena Abraham
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, you'll meet Alena Abraham—our newest podcast host—and say goodbye to Rita Youssef as she interviews her final guest.
Alena chats with Rita about her inspiring journey into pharmacy, which was deeply influenced by her mother’s impactful role as a pharmacist in her community. She offers thoughtful advice on how to network effectively, including how to confidently
Episode 52: A Few Familiar Voices
On this special episode of the IPhO Podcast, we put our hosts on the spot!
Long-time friends and co-hosts Sergio Gatoulis, PharmD, Senior Medical Director/US Medical Lead at Pfizer, and Alex Schepart, PharmD, MBA, Senior Director, Medical Affairs at Shionogi Inc. (U.S.), chat with fellow co-host Rita Youssef, PharmD about their personal career journeys, connections to IPhO, and how the pandemic i
Episode 51: Navigating Regulatory Science
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Marla Quintana, PharmD, RPh, a second-year Regulatory Sciences Advertising and Promotion Fellow at Biogen/MCPHS; Ibrahim Hegazy, PharmD, a second-year GRA/RAI Regulatory Strategy Fellow at Merck/Rutgers; and Lana Zaki, BPS, PharmD, a Rutgers fellowship alumna who completed her fellowship in Regulatory Affairs Global Labeling Strategy at Novartis
Celebrating 50 Episodes of the IPhO Podcast with David Epstein!
An unforgettable milestone like a 50th podcast episode calls for an unforgettable guest—and once again, our team delivered! We are honored to welcome David Epstein, seasoned pharmaceutical executive, innovator, and trailblazer, to the show!
Throughout his transformative career, David has led teams to develop and launch over 30 new medications worldwide. Currently, he serves as Chairman at Agomab,
Episode 49: A Career of Triumphs and Challenges with Irene Laurora, PharmD
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Irene Laurora, PharmD, Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs at Perrigo.
Irene shares personal anecdotes from her career journey, starting out as a clinical research Fellow and forging her path to senior leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.
She explores the differences between clinical research, medical affairs, consumer science, a
Episode 48: A Journey to Industry Pharmacy Coaching with Jerry Silverman, BS Pharm
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, Coach Jerry, Architect of the IPhO Coaching Service, talks about his professional career and the circumstances that led to his commitment and contributions to students, fellows, and experienced traditional pharmacists pursuing industry practice.
Jerry's professional career includes positions in sales, training, and marketing at Eli Lilly, Searle, and BIMARK Me
Episode 47: Uncovering Your Purpose with Libby Shelton, PharmD, RPh and Rachel Hawley, PharmD
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Libby Shelton, PharmD, RPh, first-year US Oncology Business Division Training and Development Fellow at Daiichi Sankyo Inc./Rutgers; and Rachel Hawley, PharmD, first-year US Medical Affairs Fellow at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals/Northeastern University.
Libby and Rachel share personal anecdotes from their own fellowship application journeys, inclu
Episode 46: Telling Your Story with Farrell Simon, PharmD, MBA
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Farrell Simon, PharmD, MBA, Chief Commercial Officer for Trevi Therapeutics.
Farrell dives deep into his career background and what led him to pursue his PharmD and MBA. After spending a decade at Pfizer, he transitioned into his role at Trevi Therapeutics, and he helps address one of the most common questions we're asked by pharmacy students:
Episode 45: From Community Pharmacy to Medical Information with Marise Khalil
Episode 45: From Community Pharmacy to Medical Information with Marise Khalil
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Marise Khalil, PharmD, MBA, RPh, Senior Associate, Medical Information - Rare Disease Lead at Amgen.
Marise shares how her scientific knowledge and expertise in pharmacy practice have supported her transition to the pharmaceutical industry. She also breaks down the
Episode 44: Reflections on the Path to Fellowship with Mohamed Elzokm
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Mohamed Elzokm, PharmD, RPh, MBAc, first-year Consumer Health Medical and Clinical Affairs Fellow at Bayer/Rutgers.
Mohamed shares a personal reflection on what inspired him to pursue the pharmaceutical industry, skills for students to highlight in interviews if they don't have industry experience, his positive outlook on encountering roadbloc
Episode 43: From Fellow to Full-Time Role with Megan Kahleifeh
Episode 43: From Fellow to Full-Time Role with Megan Kahleifeh
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Megan Kahleifeh, PharmD, Senior Manager, Global Medical Communications at Genmab.
As Megan neared the end of her medical affairs fellowship, she began to explore full-time roles at other companies. Though it wasn't her original plan to leave, she found external opportunities that ali
Episode 42 - Maintaining Your Network with Naomi Kozlowski
Episode 42 - Maintaining Your Network with Naomi Kozlowski
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Naomi Kozlowski, PharmD, Regulatory Promotion Lead at Amgen.
Naomi shares how a unique leadership training experience in pharmacy school piqued her interest in the pharmaceutical industry, how she honed her problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the early connection that
Episode 41 - The World of PK Sciences with Keroles Nakhla
On this episode, we're joined by Keroles Nakhla, PharmD, Principal Scientist in PK Sciences at Novartis.
Keroles shares the experiences in pharmacy school that set him up for success, provides a helpful overview of PK Sciences, and describes his journey to discovering his passion for this unique functional area.
Plus, he talks in-depth about his transition from industry Fellow to full-time employ
Episode 40 - Introducing Rita Youssef, PharmD!
On this episode of the IPhO podcast, we introduce our newest host, Rita Youssef! Rita is the current Rotational Regulatory Affairs Fellow at Amgen in partnership with the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship (RPIF) Program. The Podcast team would like to welcome Rita and thank Brian Arana-Madriz for his hard work and dedication to the series for the past year.
Episode 39 - Gaining the Right Experience with Josiah Moore
On this episode of the IPhO podcast, we are joined by Josiah Moore, a current PharmD candidate at Mercer University and a contractor at UCB. Josiah shares how he made the decision to pursue industry, how he secured life-changing industry experiences, and his major takeaways as he began his industry work as a contractor.
Episode 38 - Diversity in Industry: A Panel Discussion with Josef S. Wills and Brandon Vassar
On this episode of the IPhO podcast, we are joined by Josef S. Wills, PharmD, RPh and Brandon Vassar, PharmD for an insightful discussion on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the pharmaceutical industry. Our guests share powerful first-hand experiences from their own career journeys and offer their thoughts on how to keep moving forward.
Episode 37- Shaping the Future of Pharma with Shivani Vora
Join us for this exciting episode of the IPhO Podcast, as we dive into the world of pharmaceutical marketing with Dr. Shivani Vora. As a seasoned professional in the industry, Dr. Vora shares her expertise on global brand marketing, with a specific focus on oncology.
Discover Dr. Vora's unique career journey, from her beginnings in HEOR market access to her current role in shaping the future of ph
Episode 36- Navigating the World of Market Access With Kyle Noonan
This podcast episode features Kyle Noonan, PharmD, Health Outcomes & Market Access Fellow at AmerisourceBergen Xcenda. Listen in as we explore the world of market access and its vital role in driving patient access.
Kyle shares his experiences collaborating with stakeholders in the drug channel and working alongside the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) department. You'll also learn
Episode 35- Equity and Success: A Pharma Professional’s Perspective with Camille Pope
On this episode of the IPhO podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Camille Pope, Chief Medical Lead at Acclinate, who has more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Camille shares her insights on networking, maintaining professional relationships, navigating mergers and acquisitions, and creating more opportunities for diverse talent.
Camille is passionate about fost
Episode 34 - Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Kevin Darko
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we are joined by Kevin Darko. Kevin is a PharmD working as a Global Regulatory Affairs Fellow at UCB. His industry journey started as an undergraduate research assistant at the Bowie State University Drug Synthesis lab. There, his passion for drug development and interest in pharma flourished as he learned more about how these drugs related to the disease state
Episode 33 - Finding Balance with a Full Plate with Jessica Blaze
On this special podcast episode, we are joined by our very own National Student Officer for Marketing and Partnerships, Jessica Blaze!
Jessica is a fourth year pharmacy student at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Prior to attending NSU, she graduated with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences with a minor in General Business from The University of Rhode Island.
Currently, she is pursuing an MBA i
Episode 32: A Roadmap to Success with Kelly Cheung
On this special podcast episode, we are joined by Kelly Cheung, Immunology Medical Affairs Fellow at UCB. Kelly has been a highly involved member of IPhO serving as the ACPHS Local Chapter President, and later becoming a Regional Student Officer and joining the IPhO National Fellows Council.
Kelly's engagement with the pharmacy community doesn't stop with IPhO. While at ACPHS, Kelly also served as
Episode 31: Elevating the Pharmaceutical Industry with Shawn Leland
We are kicking off the new year with a special podcast episode featuring Shawn Leland, CEO and Founder of Elevation Oncology!
Shawn brings over a decade of experience in medical affairs and business development for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with a focus on building collaborations to realize the full potential of targeted and personalized therapeutics.
His company, Elevation Onco
Episode 30: Transferable Skills in Industry with Ekene Oranu
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we are joined by Ekene Oranu, PharmD, US Oncology Marketing Fellow at Merck. Ekene shares how to leverage your transferable skills within industry to secure the position that's right for you.
Ekene breaks down the skills you likely already possess to help bolster your resume as you apply for fellowships and entry-level roles, as well as how to succeed once you'
Episode 29 - Jim Alexander on IPhO’s 10-year Anniversary
On this special podcast episode, we are joined again by IPhO CEO and Founder, Jim Alexander. And it's the perfect time: 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of IPhO! We're proud to look back on our very first days, celebrate how IPhO has grown over the past 10 years, and share our big plans for the future.
"IPhO is not a thing; it's a community of people," says Jim. With 100 student chapters, a growing
Episode 28: Meet Our Newest Podcast Host (Brian Arana-Madriz, PharmD)
Episode 28: Meet Our Newest Podcast Host (Brian Arana-Madriz, PharmD)
We're excited to officially introduce you to the newest member of our IPhO Podcast team, Brian Arana-Madriz.
Brian is a Global Regulatory Affairs Fellow at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, and an active member of the IPhO National Fellows Council! Join us as we get to know Brian and learn about his background, experiences
Episode 27: Aspiring Sports Broadcaster to Healthcare Policy Leader (John M. O’Brien, PharmD, MPH)
John M. O'Brien, President and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), joins us for episode 27 of the IPhO Podcast! John has quite the resume, having worked in pharma, academia, health policy, and government—just to name a few—throughout his career.
Growing up, he wanted to be a sports broadcaster. But watching how much of an impact medicine made on his own mother's life changed his car
Episode 26: Planning Your Financial Future with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD
I'm overwhelmed with my pharmacy school loans; I know I need to save for my future, but I don't know where to begin; I thought I was making a great income until I realized how expensive life out of school really is; the list goes on.
These were just some of the comments that Tim Ulbrich, CEO and Co-Founder of Your Financial Pharmacist, heard over and over again. They inspired him to take action a
Episode 25: ”Keep an Open Mind” with Sabrina Michelle Hayden, PharmD, MBAhc
Sabrina Michelle Hayden, PharmD, MBAhc—a current Industry Fellow with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, BeiGene and the FDA Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology—joins us for episode 25 of the IPhO Podcast.
Though she did not have pharmaceutical industry internship experience, Sabrina made sure she could stand out in other ways as a prospective fellowship applicant. Her involvem
Episode 24: ”A Dream Come True” with Holly Graber, PharmD, RPh, MBAc
Holly grew up in eastern Pennsylvania, just a stone's throw from Merck where she now works as a Clinical Safety and Risk Management Fellow. Her admiration for the employees there—and how hard they worked to make life better for patients—sparked her interest in pharmacy when she was in high school.
And then, during pharmacy school, things started to come full circle for her when she landed an inte
Episode 23 - ”Always Raise Your Hand” with Elaine Nadeau, PharmD
During pharmacy school, the husband of one of Elaine's professors was a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). She jumped at the opportunity to meet him and asked questions about his role, fellowships, and industry in general—and that important conversation solidified her decision to pursue an industry career.
One of the greatest pieces of advice that Elaine offers listeners is to always "raise your hand
Episode 22 - The Path Less Traveled with Jeff MacDonald
Jeff credits his small hometown as the place that sparked his interest in pharmacy. He learned firsthand the important role that pharmacists played in his community and was fascinated by medications and their impact on patients.
He went on to serve as Vice President of his IPhO Chapter in pharmacy school and built important connections and professional relationships that helped solidify his deci
Episode 21: Charting a Course for Career Success with Mike DeLuca
On this episode, we are joined by Mike DeLuca, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at EVERSANA. Mike brings more than twenty years of expertise to the table, as he candidly shares skills and strategies to help PharmDs identify the right industry role.
Having started his career in retail pharmacy, Mike quickly rose to pharmacy manager, before deciding to pursue his MBA at Seton Hall, where he
Episode 20 - Finding Your Fellowship Match with Georgia Quartey, PharmD, RPh
Growing up in a family of medical professionals inspired Georgia to focus her education—and ultimately her career—on health care. Though she always knew from a young age that she wanted to differentiate herself in some way.
During pharmacy school, she joined her IPhO chapter and it exposed her to a whole new side of pharmacy that she hadn't known much about. And that's where her path to industry b
Episode 19 - Navigating Leadership from the UK to the US
Tania Thomas joins us for episode 19 of the IPhO Podcast!
She currently serves as the VP of Global Regulatory & Medical Affairs at Opiant Pharmaceuticals, and was a former Assessor at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of the United Kingdom.
Tania—an exemplary leader and authority on all things medical and regulatory affairs—offers some key advice for being a successful and de
Episode 18: From Makeup Artist to Medical Affairs Fellow (Dimple Gandhi)
At a young age, Dimple discovered her passion for makeup, started her own business as a freelance makeup artist and genuinely believed that was the career path she wanted to follow.
But after tapping into her talent for science and interest in medicine, she found herself in pharmacy school. An internship introduced her to the pharmaceutical industry, and it was that experience that changed her car
Episode 17 - New Year, Same Us
We are kicking off the new year with a special podcast episode. Hosts Sergio, Alex, and Aleksey are joined by Anum Saqib, a current pharmacy student who has been a critical member of the podcast team working "behind the scenes" since the start.
The team reflects on their favorite episodes and what they enjoy most about hosting the podcast. Plus, they have a candid discussion about how the pandemi
Episode 16 - Taking the Scenic Route with Ornesha Watson, PharmD
"Ten years later, I decided to go to pharmacy school," Ornesha laughs as she opens her interview with Sergio and Alex. She jokes that she took the "scenic route," but her impressive accomplishments while on that route led her to where she is today.
An honest and insightful episode, Ornesha covers everything from her (indirect) path to her fellowship, raising a young child while completing her fel
Episode 15 - Getting Back in the Race with Austin Murphy, PharmD
Sure, it would be nice to secure a fellowship early in the recruitment season. And we understand why! It can be a stressful time. And even more stressful is reading other students' fellowship acceptance posts on LinkedIn and still waiting for your offer to come through.
But if you don't secure your fellowship during the traditional recruitment cycle, remember that it isn't game over!
On this epi
Episode 14 - Advice from a Champion (Iram Hasan, PharmD)
On this episode, Sergio and Alex are joined by Iram Hasan, who currently heads up the UCB Fellowship Program while also working in Regulatory Affairs. For Iram, a fellowship was nowhere on her radar when she was graduating pharmacy school. She stumbled upon her fellowship program and spent time evaluating industry against residency.
Ultimately, though, she made a choice that changed the entire tra
Episode 13 - Competing as a First-Time Runner with Elizabeth Wilks, PharmD, RPh
Worried about applying to fellowships with no prior industry experience? Don't be! Many fellowship candidates are in the same situation. And many secure positions by highlighting other transferable and relevant skills.
On this episode, Aleksey is joined by Liz Wilks, PharmD, RPh, a First-Year Pfizer/Rutgers University Post-Doctoral Fellow working in Global Medical Affairs. Liz talks about her e
Episode 12 - Setting Your Strategy with Veronica Nguyen, PharmD
"Coincidence or Serendipity?" Next up in our Midyear Marathon series, Veronica joins us to share her career journey and how a sequence of serendipitous events led her to pursue fellowship training. Inspired by her brother's love for research and with her strong belief in the scientific method, Veronica has always had a logical and calculated approach to life, until chance and destiny stepped in to
Episode 11 - Jessie Kim and Richard Cale
In what feels like a universe full of fellowship positions, it can feel daunting to know how to narrow down options and select "the one."
Should you choose a program affiliated with a university? One with a partner organization like IPhO? A one-year position or a two-year position? There are many factors to consider when determining which program is the best fit for you.
On episode 11, Aleksey i
Episode 10 - Jim Alexander Returns
Jim joins us for the second time on the IPhO podcast—and the timing couldn't be better. Listen in as he shares information about the important resources on the IPhO website that will help fellowship candidates and employers navigate the ever-changing fall recruitment period. Students get advice on how best to prepare for their interviews and what to do to stay organized and confident. Plus, he sha
Episode 9 - Preston Skersick, PharmD, US Medical Affairs Fellow at GSK/UNC
Going through the fellowship interview process at Midyear poses many challenges: keeping track of timelines, preparing for interviews, staying calm under pressure, feeling confident in your responses and decisions - the list goes on and on.
Thankfully, IPhO Podcast episode 9 offers some important guidance to help you prepare. On this episode, Aleksey is joined by Preston Skersick, a current US Me
Episode 8 - Rolee Das, PharmD - Senior Director, WW Medical Lead, Women’s Cancers and GBM at BMS
For episode eight, we are joined by Rolee Das, PharmD, who has built a successful career at Bristol Myers Squibb. Rolee dives deep into her career journey, which she says took many unexpected twists and turns.
From clinical, to academia as a professor at Rutgers, to industry—she has worn many hats and shares her thoughts on each one. What advice does she have for pharmacists being told that workin
Episode 7 - Corey Rantz, PharmD WW Medical Strategy, Oncology Fellow, BMS
We are excited to release the first podcast episode hosted by our newest member of the team, Aleksey. Aleksey is joined by Corey Rantz, a current Bristol Myers Squibb fellow.
It's no surprise how important it is to find mentors throughout your career—individuals who can help guide you, answer your questions, and look out for you as you navigate industry.
But finding the right mentor can someti
Episode 6 - Aleksey Gitelson, PharmD Incoming Global Patient Safety Fellow UCB/IPhO
Aleksey, an incoming UCB/IPhO fellow and Class of 2021 graduate of Wilkes University, joins us for IPhO Podcast episode six.
As a student, Aleksey was looking for more information about Midyear, fellowship recruitment, and general advice on starting out in industry as a pharmacist. He reached out to our IPhO podcast team with the goal of creating a second monthly episode offering tips and advice
Episode 5 - Nicolas James, PharmD, MBA and Sona Patel, PharmD
Nick and Sona are natural-born leaders. Not only are they excelling in their respective fellowship programs—Nick is the UCB/IPhO Global Regulatory Affairs Fellow and Sona is the RevHealth/IPhO Pharmaceutical Advertising Fellow—but they also served as co-chiefs for the National Fellows Council (NFC) during the 2020-2021 term.
Sona got her start with an industry internship by applying to nearly 10
Episode 4 - Ralu Vlad, VP, Development Team Lead at BMS
Ralu Vlad is a risk taker. Throughout her successful career, she's made various transitions that have pushed her outside her comfort zone. Her philosophy? She says, "there are things that I can control; there are things I cannot; but I am willing to try. And I am willing to be uncomfortable, because it's going to make me a better leader, person, team player, mom, and partner."
Plus, she candidly
Episode 3 - Gerald Finken, CEO of RXE2, LLC
Gerald Finken, the founder of RxE2 and E2 services explains how he is using an efficient clinical supply chain process to deliver affordable, effective, and quality services. Gerald is following this one simple rule of disruptive innovation to improve patient centered care. He says, “Believe in your idea, have faith, and don’t go against collective knowledge” to be successful in any area of your l
Episode 2 - James Rawls, Vice President, Head, Global Regulatory Affairs at Sunovion
In this episode, you'll meet James Rawls, PharmD, Vice President and Head of Global Regulatory Affairs at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. James shares his incredible story of growth within Regulatory Affairs and—importantly—how he sees the diversity and inclusion landscape evolving in the pharmaceutical industry.
What can companies do now to promote and support equal opportunity and access for all? What
Episode 1 - James Alexander, Executive Director and Founder, IPhO
In this first episode of the IPhO Podcast, Sergio and Alex share a bit about themselves and what they're looking to accomplish with this new show.
Plus, you'll get a chance to hear from the executive director and founder of Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO), Jim Alexander, PharmD. Jim started his 15-year journey in the pharmaceutical industry at the University of Nebraska, where he earne
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The Industry Pharmacists Organization is proud to present our very first podcast. Tune in to find out what we have in store!
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