The Pharmaverse Podcast

Biotech's New Normal: Pharma M&A, AI & Leadership in 2026 | Steve St. Onge

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Guest: Steve St. Onge

Biotech's New Normal: Pharma M&A, AI & Leadership in 2026 | Steve St. Onge Michael Pietrack speaks with Steve St. Onge, PharmD, MBA, Chief Business Officer at Claromedics Biosciences, about the changing biotech landscape in 2026. Explore biotech funding challenges, pharma M&A, IPOs, venture capital, AI innovation, and the leadership skills needed to navigate uncertainty in the pharmaceutical industry.

Topics: The Mentors Who Shaped Steve's Leadership Journey · Thinking Like an Executive: Enterprise-Level Leadership · Making Strategic Decisions and Evaluating Trade-Offs · What Caused the Biotech Financing Downturn? · The Biotech Funding Boom and Market Correction · How the Pharma M&A Slowdown Impacted Biotech

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How to Become an MSL & Advance Into Medical Affairs Leadership | Julie Ross, PharmD

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Guest: Julie Ross

How to Become an MSL & Advance Into Medical Affairs Leadership | Julie Ross, PharmD Michael Pietrack speaks with Julie Ross, PharmD, on The Pharmaverse Podcast, powered by Inside MSL, about breaking into the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) field and advancing into Medical Affairs leadership. Learn how to stand out in MSL interviews, build KOL relationships, demonstrate leadership potential, and develop high-performing teams.

Topics: How to Break Into Your First MSL Role · Networking, Speaker Bureaus & Industry Connections · Do Clinical Trials Matter When Applying for MSL Jobs? · Why MSL Interview Presentations Can Make or Break You · Is the MSL Career Right for You? · Understanding the Reality of the MSL Role

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MSL Leadership From Expert to Leader | Becky Martin, PhD | Pharmaverse Podcast

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MSL Leadership From Expert to Leader | Becky Martin, PhD | Pharmaverse Podcast Becky Martin, PhD, joins Michael Pietrack on the Pharmaverse Podcast to discuss MSL leadership, Medical Affairs career growth, emotional intelligence, and building high-performing teams. Learn how to navigate leadership transitions, recognize hiring red flags, and pursue executive opportunities with confidence.

Topics: Meet Becky Martin, PhD · What “leadership is a conversation” means · Building relationships with virtual MSL teams · Energy management for leaders · How to recharge and motivate your team · Checking your team’s energy during one-on-ones

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People-First Leadership: How Great Managers Develop Future Leaders | Scott Conry

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Guests: Scott Conry, People-First Leadership

People-First Leadership: How Great Managers Develop Future Leaders | Scott Conry Great managers do more than recognize top performers—they develop future leaders. Scott Conry joins Michael Pietrack on Pharmaverse for MSLs to discuss people-first leadership, employee development, and why supporting career growth matters more than holding on to top talent.

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Before Becoming an MSL Manager, Ask Yourself This | Scott Conry

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Guest: Scott Conry

Before Becoming an MSL Manager, Ask Yourself This | Scott Conry Should you become an MSL manager or explore other Medical Affairs career paths? Scott Conry joins Michael Pietrack on Pharmaverse for MSLs to explain leadership readiness, mentoring, coaching, and how to align your career with the work you enjoy most.

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MSL Career Growth: Should You Become a Manager? | Scott Conry, PharmD

1.4K views · 3w ago · 43:19

Guests: MSL Career Growth, Scott Conry

MSL Career Growth: Should You Become a Manager? | Scott Conry, PharmD Michael Pietrack speaks with Scott Conry, PharmD, on MSL career development, leadership readiness, and career paths beyond people management. Discover how lateral moves, strategic experience, and leadership skills can help Medical Science Liaisons grow without pursuing a management title.

Topics: Career paths for MSLs · Do you really want to manage people? · Adapting your leadership style to different people · Testing leadership through mentoring and coaching · Caring about employees as people · Developing talent instead of holding it back

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