The Leadership Mindset Every Pharma & Biotech Professional Needs in 2026 | Pharmaverse Podcast
The Leadership Mindset Every Pharma & Biotech Professional Needs in 2026 | Pharmaverse Podcast In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, we talk with Heather Paprstein, Senior Director of Oncology Medical Affairs at Corcept Therapeutics, about the leadership mindset every pharma professional needs in 2026. Heather shares her journey from oncology nurse to senior pharma leader, highlighting the practical skills and empathy needed to grow teams, navigate medical affairs, and build a meaningful career in biotech. If you're a current or aspiring leader in pharma, biotech, or medical affairs, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can start applying immediately. š What Youāll Learn: āŖļøWhy empathy is a critical leadership skill in pharma āŖļøPractical ways to develop and support your team āŖļøThe evolving role of medical affairs in biotech āŖļøHow Heatherās nursing background shaped her leadership style āŖļøLessons on career growth, mentorship, and influence āŖļøInsights into the future of pharma leadership š About Heather Paprstein: Heather is the Senior Director of Oncology Medical Affairs at Corcept Therapeutics, with a strong background in oncology nursing and a passion for people-centered leadership in healthcare. š§ About the Pharmaverse Podcast: We interview top leaders across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, delivering actionable insights on leadership, innovation, and career growth. Powered by K Bassman International | Sponsored by Executive Biotech Advisors š Subscribe for more pharma leadership insights šHashtags: #PharmaLeadership #michaelpietrack #MichaelPietrack #BiotechLeadership #MedicalAffairs #PharmaversePodcast #LeadershipMindset #EmpathyInLeadership #CareerGrowth #PharmaCareers #BiotechCareers #HealthcareLeadership #TeamManagement #OncologyLeadership #PharmaIndustry #BiotechIndustry #Mentorship #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipSkills #PharmaInsights #BiotechInsights #CareerDevelopment #LeadershipTips #PharmaExperts #BiotechExperts #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalAffairsLeadership #NurseToLeader #LeadershipJourney #FutureOfPharma #LeadershipInPharma #PharmaMentorship #EmpathyLeadership #PharmaPodcast #BiotechPodcast #MedicalCareerGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #PharmaManagement #TeamLeadership #CareerAdvice #LeadershipLessons #HealthcareCareers #ExecutiveLeadership šKeywords: pharma leadership, biotech leadership, medical affairs, leadership mindset, empathy in leadership, career growth in pharma, pharma career tips, biotech career tips, oncology leadership, pharma industry insights, biotech industry insights, team management, mentorship in pharma, professional growth, leadership skills, pharma insights, biotech insights, career development, leadership tips, pharma experts, biotech experts, healthcare innovation, nurse to leader, leadership journey, future of pharma, leadership in pharma, pharma mentorship, executive leadership, team leadership, leadership strategy, medical career growth, healthcare careers, pharma management, leadership lessons, empathy leadership, people-centered leadership, leadership in biotech, pharma podcast, biotech podcast, senior pharma leader, pharma career advancement, Michael Pietrack š ššššššš šššš šš: ā¶ Website: [https://www.kbic.com/recruiting/] ā¶ LinkedIn: [ Ā Ā /Ā michaelpietrackĀ Ā ] ā¶ Have you seen all of our playlists? [Ā Ā Ā /Ā @thepharmaversepodcastĀ Ā ] ā¶ Also, join the private LinkedIn Job Board: MSL Job Board š ššššš ššš ššššš šššššš: ⶠ⢠   ā¢Ā SeasonĀ 1,Ā EpisodeĀ 3:Ā SteppingĀ OutsideĀ ofĀ Y...  ⶠ⢠   ā¢Ā SeasonĀ 1,Ā EpisodeĀ 3:Ā SteppingĀ OutsideĀ ofĀ Y...  ⶠ⢠   ā¢Ā SeasonĀ 1,Ā EpisodeĀ 4:Ā ClimbingĀ YourĀ Interna...Ā Ā Thanks for visiting

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