
Pharmaceutical Executive
The Pharm Exec Podcast goes beyond the pages of the Pharmaceutical Executive print magazine and http://PharmExec.com to bring the latest commercial insights to the C-suite through in-depth interviews. Podcast episodes examine current trends, key conferences, and critical topics in the industry.
Latest episodes

Apr 14, 2025 • 17min
Addressing Disparities in Psoriasis Trials: Takeda's Strategies for Inclusivity in Clinical Research
LaShell Robinson, Head of Global Feasibility and Trial Equity at Takeda, discusses strategies to address underrepresentation in phase III psoriasis trials. She also talks about Takeda's partnerships with community stakeholders like Inside Edge, Black Health Matters, and Hispanic Communication Global Network to help improve engagement, address operational barriers by incorporating multicultural imagery, and prioritize sites with diverse patient demographics. She also explains how they've enhanced investigator diversity through educational sessions and multilingual toolkits, and how Takeda aims to expand these efforts globally.

Mar 24, 2025 • 18min
Tariffs and Drug Prices: Understanding the Impact on Pharmaceuticals
In this Pharmaceutical Executive podcast epsiode, Peter Ax, Founder & CEO of UpScriptHealth, discusses:
The impact of tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting branded and generics medications
How tariffs could lead to strategic supply chain changes, including potential US manufacturing shifts.
How digital health platforms, like UpScriptHealth, can help reduce friction and costs in healthcare, potentially offsetting tariff impacts
The importance of telehealth in ensuring medication availability
Strategic partnerships between digital health platforms and pharma companies to improve patient care and access
and more

Mar 11, 2025 • 24min
The Misinformation Maze: Navigating Public Health in the Digital Age
In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Jennifer Butler, Chief Commercial Officer of Pleio, discusses:
The threat of misinformation to public health and how emotional appeal plays a part
Where patients are turning for trustworthy health information
Strategies that can be used to verify information
Pharma's role in helping to ensure patients have access to health insights they can trust
Why the industry is turning to peer-to-patient platforms, trusted patient communities, and pharmacies to educate patients
What kind of role regulatory agencies should play in the battle against misinformation
and much more!
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Feb 18, 2025 • 27min
Navigating Distrust: Pharma in the Age of Social Media
In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast, CEO and Founder of Sooth, Ian Baer, is back to discuss:
The growing distrust in social media
Why people trust friends and influencers over companies
The EMA's departure from X
Concerns about information accessibility
The healthcare industry's trust gap
"Dark Social"
and SO MUCH MORE!
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Feb 10, 2025 • 19min
Revolutionizing Patient Adherence: Leveraging AI for Personalized Engagement
In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Bill Grambley, CEO of AllazoHealth, delves into the potential of AI to revolutionize patient engagement and adherence. By utilizing patient-level data and predictive modeling, AI can identify individual needs and preferences, tailoring interventions to optimize treatment outcomes. This personalized approach addresses the common challenges of medication non-adherence and improves patient outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of ethical considerations and data privacy when leveraging AI in healthcare. By focusing on patient well-being and using AI responsibly, healthcare providers can significantly enhance patient experiences and improve overall health outcomes.

Jan 30, 2025 • 30min
The Future of Fertility: AI, Personalized Medicine, and Ethical Considerations
In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility (@md.lawrence.werlin on TikTok), discusses the challenges of addressing fertility misinformation on social media. He emphasizes the importance of providing accurate and reliable information and encourages patients to consult with healthcare professionals. He also discusses the ethical considerations of using social media to share personal and professional experiences in the field of fertility and so much more!

Nov 8, 2024 • 13min
Key Findings of the NIAGARA and HIMALAYA Trials
In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Shubh Goel, Head of Immuno-Oncology and Gastrointestinal Tumors, US Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, discusses the findings of the NIAGARA trial in bladder cancer and the significance of the five-year overall survival data from the HIMALAYA trial, particularly the long-term efficacy of the STRIDE regimen for unresectable liver cancer, and much more.

Oct 25, 2024 • 21min
Fake Weight Loss Drugs: Growing Threat to Consumer Health
UpScriptHealth's Peter Ax, Founder and CEO, and George Jones, Chief Operations Officer, discuss:
Counterfeit weight loss drugs (particularly fake Ozempic) and potential health risks
What can be done to raise awareness among consumers about the dangers of counterfeit medications
Ways increase access to legitimate weight loss medications, especially for those in underserved communities
and much more!

Sep 23, 2024 • 15min
A Different Approach to Dermatology Care
Brian Hillberdink, EVP, LEO Pharma and President of LEO Pharma's US affiliate, discusses how is they're positioning to capitalize on the unmet needs in other specific therapeutic areas, their approach to orphan drug development, challenges and opportunities adapting to the US market, and more.

Sep 6, 2024 • 16min
Beyond the Birthrate: The Societal Costs of Maternal Morality
In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Charlotte Owens, MD, FACOG, Head of Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research at Organon discusses:
The broader societal implications of these maternal health issues highlighted in The Commonwealth Fund study
The most critical changes needed to close the gaps in R&D for maternal health solutions and how feasible they are to make
Specific efforts Organon is undertaking to invest in research, education, and its pipeline to focus on critical areas of need in maternal health
How her in-practice experience as an OB-GYN are informing Organon's strategic approach to addressing maternal health challenges
and more!
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