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Welcome to the IPhO Podcast. Each episode will introduce a new leader in industry who will share information about his/her role, relevant experiences, and advice for listeners looking to advance their industry career. The podcast hosts, Sergio Gatoulis and Alex Schepart, have nearly 20 years of combined industry experience and know what it takes to transition from pharmacy student to industry pharmacist—so you'll find something interesting no matter where you are in your journey. Pop in your earbuds and enjoy the show!
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Episode 49: A Career of Triumphs and Challenges with Irene Laurora, PharmD
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Irene Laurora, PharmD, Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs at Perrigo.
Irene shares personal anecdotes from her career journey, starting out as a clinical research Fellow and forging her path to senior leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.
She explores the differences between clinical research, medical affairs, consumer science, and how they all intersect. Irene also shares her experience bringing an innovative over-the-counter birth control pill from clinical development to the consumer market—highlighting the triumphs and challenges she encountered along the way.
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, Coach Jerry, Architect of the IPhO Coaching Service, talks about his professional career and the circumstances that led to his commitment and contributions to students, fellows, and experienced traditional pharmacists pursuing industry practice.
Jerry's professional career includes positions in sales, training, and marketing at Eli Lilly, Searle, and BIMARK Medical Communications. He currently holds the position Senior Consultant, Coach, and Industry Instructor.
Jerry attributes his career success to using both his “right and left brain” to integrate complex scientific and clinical principles with creativity and communication skills to bring new pharmaceutical products to market. As an industry coach, he uses these skills to identify clients' strengths and weaknesses, match them with their interests, and prepare them for the competitive interviewing process.
In this episode, Coach Jerry will also explain how he overcame his greatest personal challenge, living with a disability, requiring that he retire early from his day job of running a medical communications agency to find professional joy and success in coaching others to pursue their professional dreams.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Episode 46: Telling Your Story with Farrell Simon, PharmD, MBA
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Episode 45: From Community Pharmacy to Medical Information with Marise Khalil
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Episode 44: Reflections on the Path to Fellowship with Mohamed Elzokm
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Episode 43: From Fellow to Full-Time Role with Megan Kahleifeh
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Episode 43: From Fellow to Full-Time Role with Megan Kahleifeh
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Megan Kahleifeh, PharmD, Senior Manager, Global Medical Communications at Genmab.
As Megan neared the end of her medical affairs fellowship, she began to explore full-time roles at other companies. Though it wasn't her original plan to leave, she found external opportunities that aligned more closely with the career path she hoped to take.
Megan shares the knowledge and skills she gained during her fellowship that made her a strong candidate when applying for full-time roles. One of her biggest pieces of advice: know how to communicate effectively and proactively!
If you're preparing for next steps after your fellowship, you don't want to miss this episode! We hope you enjoy.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Episode 42 - Maintaining Your Network with Naomi Kozlowski
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
On this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Naomi Kozlowski, PharmD, Regulatory Promotion Lead at Amgen.
Naomi shares how a unique leadership training experience in pharmacy school piqued her interest in the pharmaceutical industry, how she honed her problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the early connection that changed the entire trajectory of her career.
Naomi's journey is proof of the power of building and maintaining your network—in pharmacy school and beyond.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Episode 41 - The World of PK Sciences with Keroles Nakhla
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
On this episode, we're joined by Keroles Nakhla, PharmD, Principal Scientist in PK Sciences at Novartis.
Keroles shares the experiences in pharmacy school that set him up for success, provides a helpful overview of PK Sciences, and describes his journey to discovering his passion for this unique functional area.
Plus, he talks in-depth about his transition from industry Fellow to full-time employee at Novartis, and some of the most important things to look for in a future employer.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Episode 40 - Introducing Rita Youssef, PharmD!
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
On this episode of the IPhO podcast, we introduce our newest host, Rita Youssef! Rita is the current Rotational Regulatory Affairs Fellow at Amgen in partnership with the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship (RPIF) Program. The Podcast team would like to welcome Rita and thank Brian Arana-Madriz for his hard work and dedication to the series for the past year.