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The Biotech Leadership Podcast

Conversations with the leaders who get medicines made.

The tools, tips, and routines of top biotech executives — to develop the next generation of life-science leaders and speed new therapies to the patients who need them.

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Alex Cooke, host of the Biotech Leadership Podcast

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Latest Episodes

Conversations with the people building biotech.

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Leading Without Authority

Bob Ferrigno · SVP Global Sales & Marketing, SynergEyes

15 roles over 32 years at Becton Dickinson — Bob on managing without authority, psychological safety, and driving success in companies large and small.

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Mastering Change

Dan Couto · COO, Vedanta Biosciences

The critical role of mastering change in biotech leadership — problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building from a seasoned operator.

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Access to Capital

Shawnte Mitchell · How Women Invest

Only 2.5–3% of venture dollars reach female-founded companies. Shawnte on widening access to capital and investment for women founders.

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Best Practice for Late-Stage Funding

Panel · Hari Pujar (Flagship / Tessera), Randy Berholtz, Kameel Farag (Aspen NeuroScience)

A C-level panel on running successful late-stage rounds — what boards and operators get right.

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Best Practice for Early Fund Raises

Panel · Doug Carlson (Avenge Bio), Mike Tusche (Treadwell), Brian McVeigh (Code Bio)

Operators who have raised hundreds of millions on early-round best practice for the fundraising roadshow.

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The podcast, in plain terms.

What is the Biotech Leadership Podcast?

Conversations with the CMC, Technical Operations, and Quality leaders who take therapies from bench to patient — hosted by Alex Cooke, Founder and CEO of Phase 3 Search.

Where can I listen?

Episodes are available on all major podcast platforms and playable directly on this page.

How do I come on as a guest?

If you lead technical operations, CMC, or quality in biopharma and have a story worth telling, reach out via the contact page.

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Interested in becoming a guest?

We're always looking for fresh perspectives from industry thought leaders. Tell us what you'd like to discuss and we'll be in touch.