Season 1, Episode 1: Leading with Grit and Determination with Jodie Gillon

Season 1, Episode 1: Leading with Grit and Determination with Jodie Gillon Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast hosted by Michael Pietrack! Today we chat with the dynamic Jodie Gillon, President, and CEO of BioCT. Get ready to dive deep into the world of life sciences and leadership as we unravel BioCT's mission and focus, exploring the captivating journey that led Jodie through Pfizer, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Abeona Therapeutics, Peptilogics, and the helm of a thriving Biotech research organization. Jodie opens up about the challenges female leaders face, drawing from her own experiences. From being a minority in leadership roles to juggling high demand, she opens up about her career journey. Beginning at her early job working for her grandparents' hardware store, and unveiling the foundational leadership skills she gained. Plus, her father's sage advice becomes a compass for aspiring leaders, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating abilities and following trusted mentors. Jodie spills the beans on her unique leadership style, focusing on team development, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and strategically surrounding herself with the right people. We explore the challenges confronting pharma companies, including the intricacies of drug development, FDA approvals, and the impact of price controls. And here's a gem—allowing top talent to explore passions, even outside the company, is a secret sauce for greater success and engagement. Be sure to catch the advice for female leaders to insights on setting up patient advocacy programs. Tune in, to find out Jodie’s book recommendation for leaders navigating tough decisions! Buckle up for our journey into the Pharmaverse, we are so excited for you to join us! Be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for first access to more content just like this! Thanks for watching our channel!