Woman of the Week: Novartis’ Christy Siegel

The oncology portfolio general manager for breast and women’s cancers, discusses the company’s recent “landmark” trial and how her family’s history connects her to patients.

By Taren Grom and Meagan Parrish • Aug. 15, 2023

Woman of the Week: AmyriAD Therapeutics’ Sharon Rogers

The CEO of the Alzheimer’s-focused biotech discusses its phase 3-ready candidate and what it could contribute to the bustling field.

By Taren Grom and Meagan Parrish • Aug. 9, 2023

Woman of the Week: Stealth BioTherapeutics’ Reenie McCarthy

How the CEO navigated a regulatory odyssey to bring the company’s lead program for an ultra-rare disease to a fast track approval.

By Taren Grom • June 21, 2023

Woman of the Week: Gamida Cell’s Abbey Jenkins

The first-time CEO discusses the lessons she has learned since taking the role last year and how she’s pivoting the company into a commercial entity.

By Taren Grom • June 14, 2023

Woman of the Week: Marinus Pharmaceuticals’ Christy Shafer

The chief commercial officer shares how the company “beat the odds” to bring a rare disease drug to market.

By Taren Grom • June 7, 2023

Woman of the Week: Mirati Therapeutics’ Laurie Stelzer

With the recent approval of Krazati, the biotech veteran is guiding Mirati into its next phase as a commercial organization.

By Taren Grom • May 31, 2023

Woman of the Week: Cognition Therapeutics’ Lisa Ricciardi

As CEO of the neurogenerative company, Ricciardi is applying her decades of “human capital” to advance Alzheimer’s and dementia treatments.

By Taren Grom • May 24, 2023

Woman of the Week: Genentech’s Veronica Sandoval

How the Genentech diversity exec is using ‘three Ms’ to reduce health disparities and improve access for under-supported communities.

By Taren Grom • May 17, 2023

Woman of the Week: Reneo Pharmaceuticals’ Ashley Hall

After ushering a blockbuster to market, the chief development officer is channeling her experience into the rare disease space.

By Taren Grom • May 10, 2023

Woman of the Week: Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Neena Patil

Patil’s dual interests in healthcare and law are at the intersection of her C-suite role.

By Taren Grom • May 3, 2023

Woman of the Week: Trevi Therapeutics’ Jennifer Good

From startup to potential standout in the chronic cough space, the CEO is creating a new way of treating the unmet needs of patients.

By Taren Grom • April 26, 2023

Woman of the Week: Brii Biosciences’ Ellee de Groot

A chemical engineer by training, Brii’s chief technology officer is applying her experience to solve research problems from the clinic to commercial development.

By Taren Grom • April 19, 2023

Woman of the Week: uMotif’s Julia Lakeland

The chief product officer’s work in transforming clinical trial technology is driven by people.

By Taren Grom • April 12, 2023

Woman of the Week: Intergalactic Therapeutics’ Dr. Theresa Heah

Welcome to the Woman of the Week podcast, a weekly discussion that illuminates the unique stories of women leaders who are catalyzing change throughout the life sciences industry. You can check out all our podcast episodes here. Dr. Theresa Heah has spent her entire career moving ophthalm...

By Taren Grom • April 5, 2023

Woman of the Week: Psilera’s Jackie von Salm

Psilera founder’s “third eye” approach to psychedelics ushers them into the therapeutic realm.

By Taren Grom • March 29, 2023

Woman of the Week: RIGImmune’s Susan Sobolov

RIGImmune’s president is setting her sights on an off-the-shelf viral vaccine.

By Taren Grom • March 22, 2023

Woman of the Week: Novartis Gene Therapies’ Chris Fox

Welcome to the Woman of the Week podcast, a weekly discussion that illuminates the unique stories of women leaders who are catalyzing change throughout the life sciences industry. You can check out all our podcast episodes here. When Novartis acquired AveXis and its spinal muscular atroph...

By Taren Grom • March 15, 2023

Woman of the Week: Lucy Therapeutics’ Amy Ripka

How a 3.2-million-year-old fossil inspired the CEO to unlock the mysteries of mitochondrial dysfunction.

By Taren Grom • March 8, 2023

Woman of the Week: Denali Therapeutics’ Cindy Dunkle

As chief people officer, Dunkle is harnessing the company’s unique culture to foster innovation.

By Taren Grom • March 1, 2023

Woman of the Week: Alltrna’s Michelle Werner

The first-time CEO has her sights on addressing thousands of diseases with the company’s tRNA platform.

By Taren Grom • Feb. 22, 2023

Woman of the Week: Bristol Myers Squibb’s Ester Banque

The 30-year veteran is heading up the “transformation” of one of the pharma giant’s most important therapeutic portfolios: hematology.

By Taren Grom • Feb. 15, 2023

Woman of the Week: KaliVir Immunotherapeutics’ Helena Chaye

The triple threat CEO — scientist, lawyer and biotech pro — thinks she’s discovered a key to curing a wide range of cancers.

By Taren Grom • Feb. 8, 2023

Woman of the Week: Bayer’s Dr. Yesmean Wahdan

The VP of medical affairs and women’s health is focused on an audacious goal to meet the needs of 100 million women globally.

By Taren Grom • Feb. 1, 2023

Woman of the Week: Dr. Lauren Lazar

As Calcium’s medical director, Lazar is leveraging next-generation innovation to create strategic connections between science and marketing for healthcare brands.

By Taren Grom • Jan. 25, 2023

Woman of the Week: Genetika+’s Talia Cohen Solal

The CEO is aiming to build a “brain-in-a-dish” to treat all patients for better mental health outcomes.

By Taren Grom • Jan. 18, 2023