The Huxley Morton Podcast: Recent Episodes

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NEW - We speak to Pharma & Biotech Industry leaders and hear their stories of personal and professional growth.

Perfect for both aspiring leaders and experienced individuals looking to help make a positive impact in the world of Clinical Trials.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Lars Dreesmann, President of Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont. Join us as Lars shares his story of growth, from his early interest in biology to his transition into the pharmaceutical industry, and the challenges he faced relocating to California during the pandemic. Learn about his role at Boehringer, the cultural differences between Germany and the U.S., and the evolution of work practices post-pandemic. Don't miss this engaging conversation about personal and professional growth in the pharma industry!

Adina Pelusio, SVP of Clinical Operations at Kalivir Immunotherapeutics. Adina's journey from a chance job offer to a leading role in biotech is nothing short of motivational. Learn how she navigated her career, the value of saying 'yes' to opportunities, and the importance of mentorship.

This week, we talk to Robert Goldman and Justin Rudolph from Alcoa Consulting about their innovative two-for-one consulting model. If you're a biotech startup or a large CRO, this episode is packed with insights on how to leverage experienced consultants without breaking the bank. Their 360-degree experience in biotech and CRO industries is a game-changer. Listen now!

Networking is key in today's job market! Chiara Invernizzi shares invaluable insights on leveraging LinkedIn and building connections to advance your career. From moving countries to navigating different corporate cultures today we hear Chiara’s challenges and triumphs.

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Edward Alano, founder of Arrow DX share groundbreaking insights on the intersection of AI, machine learning, and healthcare in our latest podcast episode. Dr. Chopra and Edward discuss their journey and vision for transforming the healthcare industry using cutting-edge technology.

Dive into the inspiring career journey of Chris Howard, a trailblazer in clinical operations and project management in the life sciences sector. From her pioneering contributions to Johnson and Johnson’s wellness programs to shaping the standards of project management in clinical trials, discover the challenges she faced and the heights she reached. ✨ #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

This week James speaks to Dr Daniel Fox on

Transforming Autism research - Building a community for Integration and trials.

Proving the doubters wrong – The Successful SOS Conference

Revolutionising the conference culture and entrepreneurship

This week James speaks to Mike Tush, CEO of Treadwell Therapeutics. Mike shares his fascinating career trajectory, from his early fascination with STEM pursuits to his unexpected journey through pharmaceuticals, biotech, and clinical research.

The discussion delves into his experiences on Wall Street as an equity analyst and hedge fund manager, his transition back into the biotech space, and his role as CEO of Treadwell Therapeutics.

Throughout the conversation, Mike emphasizes the importance of making a difference in patient's lives and the critical role of effective leadership and teamwork in the pharmaceutical industry.

This week James speaks to Lisa Sonneborn about starting her own research site with the money she had saved for her wedding. Subsequently growing and selling that site to joining Ichor and setting up Ichor Clinical. Lisa shares her challenges and wins in building ICorps Clinical as well as sharing her golden rules for life and business.

Tune into Lisa’s story today.

In this episode of the Huxley Morton Podcast, James is joined by Carlos Martin, the Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International at Rocket Pharma.

Carlos shares his journey from working in various roles at Novartis Oncology to embracing the entrepreneurial spirit at Rocket Pharma.

As CCO, he discusses the focus on developing gene therapies for treating rare pediatric conditions. Carlos emphasizes the importance of transitioning the company from a clinical-stage to a commercial-stage biotech firm while aligning with their mission to eradicate rare diseases using gene therapies.

He provides an insight into the challenges and strategies of creating, delivering, and commercializing complex therapeutics.

Delve into the inspiring journey of Matt Walsh, the CEO of Trialbee.

Matt shares his personal story of how his daughter's battle with cancer led him to Trialbee's mission of raising awareness about clinical trials.

He talks about the importance of culture in a company's success and how Trialbee's focus on culture has helped them become a magnet for talent.

Matt also discusses the company's strategy, his leadership style, and the challenges and achievements of his tenure at Trialbee.

patientrecruitment #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #oncology

Meet Victor Dillard, the glue of Resolution Therapeutics, as he shares his exciting journey from founding a biotech startup to innovating new cell therapy solutions. Tune in to our latest episode to hear all about Victor's vision for revolutionizing liver disease treatment options. #podcast #Biotech #CellTherapy

Welcome to the latest episode of the Huxley Morton podcast. In this episode, Joy Clark, Chief People Officer at Worldwide Clinical Trials, shares her journey to her current role, her approach to nurturing company culture, and how she helps to manage a diverse and dedicated team.

Learn about her experiences starting in her family business and gradually transitioning into her current role, where she oversees a team supporting Worldwide's operations in over 60 countries.

Gain insights into how she fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, strategies for hiring talent during uncertain times, and her thoughts on diversity, fairness, and career growth in the workplace.

Join us for this engaging conversation that highlights the intricacies of people, culture, and leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.

In an engaging conversation, James and Charles Gelman of HIDO Health discuss HIDO, an innovative healthcare technology. HIDO, short for Health Information Data Outcomes, prioritizes patient-centered care by providing hospital-quality support at home.

This device ensures medication adherence, fosters interaction to combat isolation, and enhances mental health. With a focus on clinical research partnerships, HIDO aims to deliver precise, real-time data for improved healthcare results.

This approach not only meets patient needs but also has the potential to revolutionize clinical trials, providing accurate insights and a reliable platform for better drug development.

The conversation underscores HIDO's mission to optimize medication outcomes, promising a patient-centric future in healthcare.

In this week's episode, Matt and Stephen from BlueGreen Clinical, discuss their journey from a global pharmaceutical company, GW Jazz, to launching their consultancy.

They share insights on the transition to entrepreneurship, networking, establishing a client base, and the importance of trusted relationships in the healthcare industry.

The conversation touches on leadership lessons, embracing failures, the power of curiosity, and maintaining a balance in work and personal life.

In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of biotechnology with Industry leader Neil Sankar.

With a successful career spanning both big pharma and small biotech companies, Neil shares his insights into the industry, the challenges it presents, and how he has managed to stay motivated and engaged.

From drug development to therapeutic strategies, Neil's wealth of knowledge is sure to provide valuable insights for professionals in the field and those looking to understand the intricacies of the biotech world.

Join us for a fascinating discussion on biotech, strategy, and the critical role of time management in Neil's remarkable career.

This week we speak to Robert Buckley, the Chief People Architect at Enveda Biosciences, who shares invaluable advice for jobseekers.

Tune in as Robert discusses how to measure a company's hiring process, the importance of transparency in candidate experiences, and the key qualities he looks for when building high-performing teams.

Discover tips to stand out as a candidate and gain a deeper understanding of how to thrive in a company culture that values purpose, trust, and constant learning.

Learn more about Enveda Biosciences https://www.envedabio.com/

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From a small startup to a global organization, dedicated to treating rare inflammatory autoimmune diseases.

This week we speak to Dr. Jeff Sherman, the Chief Medical Officer at Horizon Therapeutics, a leading biopharmaceutical company that has recently been acquired by Amgen for approximately $27.8 billion.

Dr. Sherman highlights the significance of addressing unmet medical needs and discusses the company's commitment to patients, communities, and healthcare providers. He also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on their operations and the importance of a sense of urgency in the field of rare diseases.

In the quickfire questions section, Dr. Sherman offers advice to his younger self, outlines the qualities he values most in team members, and emphasizes the value of treating others as you would want to be treated. He also shares his perspective on work-life balance and the joys of being a grandparent.

For more information about Horizon Therapeutics and their work in rare diseases, visit their website at horizontherapeutics.com.

In this episode, Bryan Spielman, Chief Growth Officer at Advarra, takes us on his journey from the world of investment banking to the mission-driven clinical trial industry.

Bryan shares insights into the challenges and rewards of transforming Advara, emphasizing the importance of building long-term relationships, embracing innovation, and balancing purpose with profit.

Join us as we explore Bryan's strategies for sustainable growth and his commitment to making a lasting impact on the clinical research ecosystem.

Matt Veatch a life sciences consultant, discusses the benefits of freelance consulting in the Clinical Research industry, including higher-level engagements with decision-makers and the opportunity to pursue other passions.

He also talks about the challenges of brokering access to highly specialized datasets for research projects.

The podcast explores the evolving landscape of consulting in the life sciences industry and the potential for temporary-to-permanent transitions.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Fenton, the CEO of Montrium, a leading provider of GxP compliance and content management solutions for the life sciences industry.

Paul shared with us his journey of starting his career in the pharmaceutical industry and how his passion for compliance and technology led him to co-found Montrium in 2005. Since then, Montrium has grown to become a trusted partner for life sciences companies worldwide, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions that streamline processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Throughout our conversation, Paul shared his insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the life sciences industry today, and how Montrium is addressing these through its suite of technology-enabled solutions. We also discussed the importance of building a strong company culture and the role of leadership in driving growth and success.

Whether you're an industry professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply interested in learning more about the intersection of compliance and technology, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights and perspectives. So without further ado, let's dive into our conversation with Paul Fenton, CEO of Montrium

This week we speak to Bob Millham Global Head of Customer Engagement at Allucent about his path into Clinical research.

We discuss how he started work as a high school teacher and then went on to spend 17 years at Pfizer climbing the corporate ladder.

Discover the secrets to his success and how he has continued to climb the ladder and navigate an extremely successful career within the Clinical Research sector.

For all those working in Clinical research or aspiring to get into the sector, this is one not to be missed.

In this podcast episode, we dive into the fascinating career of Dr. Aaron Kamauu, an industry-leading advisor in the Real-World Data (RWD) space.

With extensive experience in leveraging real-world healthcare data to support clinical research, informatics, and drug development activities, Dr. Kamauu is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare.

We discuss his journey from medical intern at Hurley Medical Center to presenting innovative research in leading medical societies.

Join us as we uncover how Dr. Kamauu's passion for advancing the use of data and informatics is driving evidence-based medicine and improving patient outcomes.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Clinical Project Manager expert, Leeza Fazioli, as she shares her insider knowledge on what it takes to be a successful Clinical Project Manager.

• The role of a project manager

• Managing expectations

• Motivating the team

• The importance of communication

• Must have skills.

• What could go wrong?

• What happens when things do go wrong.

• Change orders.

• And so much more

So if you’re an aspiring Project manager or maybe you’re already working in the role this podcast is jam-packed with tips and advice on how Leeza successfully navigated the position. Including the pitfalls, you need to look out for.

In this episode, we speak with Sr. Vice President Jimish Shah at Clinchoice to learn about his journey into the position and the growth of the company over the years.

He discusses the challenges that Clinchoice has faced and how the company has adapted to changes in the industry.

We also explore the innovative solutions that Clinchoice has developed to help clients meet their needs and the importance of a customer-centric approach to business.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the world of clinical research and the evolving landscape of the industry.

In this conversation, Patrick Coyle will share his experience and expertise in helping companies understand and future-proof their business, and move upstream to improve patient outcomes and increase access to healthcare.

We discuss the challenges that organizations face in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, and how to navigate uncertainty to achieve successful launches of innovative products.

Patrick also provides valuable insights into best practices for improving patient access to healthcare, and how to derive business insights and improve operations to achieve top and bottom-line results while also improving patient outcomes.

Get ready to hear about a true game-changer in the fight against cancer! This week, we're thrilled to introduce you to the incredible Stanley Lewis and his groundbreaking work at A28 Therapeutics.

Stanley and his team have been hard at work developing a revolutionary Targeted Lytic Peptide Platform for the Treatment of Multiple Cancer Types. And let us tell you, their lead proprietary agent, AT-101, is a real game-changer. It has already shown amazing potential as an effective cancer treatment alone, and even when used in combination with other cancer medications like immuno-oncology and chemotherapy.

Right now, A28 Therapeutics is focusing on metastatic ovarian cancer with liver metastases and hepatocellular carcinoma, and they're making incredible progress in both indications. But they need your help to finish their trials and bring this life-saving drug to market.

We can't wait for you to hear more about Stanley's story and the groundbreaking work that he and his team are doing. Trust us, this is one story that you won't want to miss!

Join us this week as we catch up with Ketan, a CMO who left his home in West India to chase his Clinical Research dreams in the USA.

Discover how his entrepreneurial spirit drove him to establish his own company after years of experience in biotech and CROs.

Get inspired by Ketan's success stories and learn about his exciting plans for the future

This week Alex Pastuszak shares his journey into clinical research and entrepreneurship.

Alex’s interest in medicine and research started at a young age and continued throughout his training and early career as a men's health urologist.

Alex started his entrepreneurial pursuits and founded two companies, one of which was Vault Health.

Initially focused on delivering remote and at-home care to men, Vault Health evolved into a clinical diagnostics platform and supported large-scale COVID testing and vaccine trials for pharma companies.

This experience led Alex to build a business around clinical research including working as a CMO.

Tune in to hear what life as a CMO is like including the highs and lows.

Looking to improve your confidence and influence in the workplace?

Tune in to this podcast where Shelly O'Donavan shares practical tips for becoming more visible in meetings and setting strong intentions.

Learn how to take things one step at a time and slowly integrate new skills into your communication style.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and make a lasting impact in their career.

In this podcast, Anna Titkova from Pratia Ukraine discusses the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on businesses and people's lives.

She shares personal stories of how she has had to adapt to the situation, including prioritizing safety, finding alternative routes home, and continuing clinical research despite the challenges.

Anna also touches on the resilience and responsibility of Ukrainian citizens in the face of adversity, with many patients in clinical trials continuing their participation despite the difficult circumstances.

Despite the initial collapse of many industries at the start of the conflict, businesses have been slowly growing and adapting to the situation.

This week's episode sheds light on the ongoing struggles faced by the people of Ukraine and their efforts to carry on amidst a challenging environment.

Welcome back to The Huxley Morton Podcast where we dive into the world of clinical trials and the cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing the industry.

In today’s episode, we speak with the CEO of Delve Health, Wessam Sonbol about his journey developing patient report outcome solutions and wearable technologies that collect data remotely.

We explore the challenges of data compliance and how they were able to utilize text messaging to significantly improve patient compliance rates.

Additionally, we discuss the impact of the pandemic on the clinical trial industry and how their technology was well-positioned to meet the needs of virtual clinical trials.

Join us as we learn about the future of clinical trials and the role of technology in advancing the field.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Harvey Castro discusses the potential of chatbots and AI in healthcare, and why doctors should take an active role in shaping their development.

He also addresses common misconceptions and concerns about these emerging technologies, and how they could ultimately benefit patients and healthcare professionals alike.

If you're interested in the intersection of healthcare and technology, don't miss this insightful discussion!

Welcome back to The Huxley Morton podcast where this week we delve into the fascinating world of healthcare and explore innovative solutions for improving patient outcomes.

Today, we have a special guest, Steve Wimmer, who is a seasoned professional in the field of patient recruitment for clinical trials.

Steve is currently working for 1nHealth, a company that is revolutionizing the way clinical trials are conducted. In this episode, Steve will share his journey into the industry, what motivated him to join 1nHealth, and how the company is using cutting-edge technology to deliver better results in patient recruitment.

So, sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the exciting world of clinical trials and patient recruitment.

Does treating everyone with the same treatment create a burden on the healthcare system?

Can the requirement for Doctor appointments be cut down with data transparency?

Mark and his team at People with want to Empower the patient to effectively track and monitor their health simply so they can have better conversations and communications with their Doctors.

Find out what People with is about?

How does the app work?

How can we create efficiency to improve the health population?

Connect with Bonne Adams https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonne-adams-mba-58862417/

Get the book https://www.amazon.com/Unnecessary-Expense-Antidote-Billion-Problem/dp/1950863573/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MET3FIPAMUD5&keywords=unnecessary+expense+Charles+theuer&qid=1669744388&sprefix=unnecessary+expense+charles+theuer%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1

The drug development process in the United States is an expensive one. It costs an average of £2 billion to secure FDA approval for every new drug. So, what can we do to reduce these costs? Bonne Adams shares how Tracon Pharma https://www.traconpharma.com/ are tackling this head-on.

Interested to learn more about Chris and Psilera, connect with him on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgwitowski/ .

Making small changes to the chemical structure of psychedelics to reduce hallucinations and other side effects.

This week we Speak to Co-founder and CEO Chris Witowski about the progress Psilera have made since we last spoke to them two years ago.

Rob King https://www.linkedin.com/in/robking3/

Cro’s tend to get a bad reputation. But you can’t fault FHI Clinical a Small to Mid-sized CRO focusing on infectious disease in low-resource settings.

With a strong focus in Sub-Saharan Africa FHI has built a localized team and prides themselves on taking people with little to no experience and training them up to be the best at what they do.

This week we speak to the COO Rob King about how the skills he learnt as a Law enforcement officer working in the hostage and drug department helped him excel in the Clinical Research Industry.

Our guest this week is the CEO of GCP Service and President of AICROS Andreas Beust https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-beust-8bb32295/

Andreas is the face of two amazing Companies. Offering help to those trying to get into the Clinical Research industry as well as helping their clients achieve International Trial success through the AICROS network.

A brilliant and truly innovative way of conducting Clinical trials.

Michelle Shogren is on a mission to innovate Clinical trials by leveraging the users in that ecosystem through their knowledge and voice to bridge the silos that are created in the Clinical trial ecosystem.

Michelle plans to bring the voices of sponsors, CROs, sites, patients, caregivers, patient advocacy groups and solution providers to the table to help create those new solutions or new ways of working with a better chance of success.

With over 20 years in the Clinical Research industry, Michelle is now helping companies achieve their full potential through her new company Innovate in what you do.

Let's treat sites more fairly.

This week Daniel challenges the way things have always been done and shares his solution to helping sites take back some control when it comes to negotiating and collecting money from Sponsors.

We get inundated with job seekers asking for support.

Resume writing

Interview Technique

Salary negotiation

I’m also shocked to hear how many scams are out there and people charging for such services.

That’s why this week we spoke to David Paykin who provides support to Jobseekers for FREE.

David shares some great resources so make sure you tune in and give him a follow to start receiving his help.

Zina Sarif is a Cancer scientist and Founder of Yendou building Tech-enabled Clinical care delivery.

Tackling the Clinical start-up phase first Zina hopes that her platform Yendou will make site selection easier and lead to more productive outcomes.

Zina is hoping that Yendou can accelerate the race to find a cancer cure.

Tune in to hear her story and the plans for Yendou.

Looking for a job in Clinical Research or any new sector.

Listen to this episode!

It has advice on how to get your foot in the door.

Is a degree or experience more important?

How can you prove yourself in a new industry?

What is it like to be a CRA?

Perks of being a CRA How are success and networking connected?

Why don’t you know what you don’t know?

Why should you ask for a salary adjustment?

Why do you need to own your own Career?

Robert Goldman is an Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Techfields pharma and shares some amazing insights into the Clinical Research industry.

As a trained pilot and keen drummer, there are no limitations on Roberts's capabilities. Tune in to hear Roberts's motivating and inspiring story.

This week James speaks to Daniel Perez CEO of Macro trials.

Daniel has overcome a lot of hurdles in his life and yet is one of the youngest CEOs we've had on the show.

In one of our most open conversations to date, Daniel shares the highs and lows of his life.

This week James speaks to Daniel Perez CEO of Macro trials.

Daniel has overcome a lot of hurdles in his life and yet is one of the youngest CEOs we've had on the show.

In one of our most open conversations to date, Daniel shares the highs and lows of his life.

Starting her career in 2014 as a CRC, Lora Parahovnik has climbed the ladder at a remarkable pace.

Lora is the CEO of Accel Research sites a company that has grown from a headcount of 45 to 200 since Lora joined the company just as the pandemic hit.

Accel Research sites is a multi-therapeutic network of Clinical research sites based in three states.

Tune in to hear Lora's story and learn more about Accel Research.

Find out how Lora went from CRC to CEO in just 7 years.

GeriatRx is a Telehealth, Medication Therapy Management (MTM) pharmacist-based consulting company that helps patients, providers, and caregivers optimize health outcomes with evidence-based therapies with innovative solutions focusing on deprescribing unnecessarily prescribed medications.

Tune in to hear how more about Delon’s services and his big future plans for the company.

Want to learn more about how to get into the Clinical Research sector?

Tune into the stories of those that are in the industry.

This week we hear from The CRA Coach - Daniel Regut.

Yuriy Lebed owner of Ukrainian CRO Pharmaxi has had his fair share of adversity over the last six months.

With the war in Ukraine still rumbling on and the rockets still flying overhead, Yuriy has maintained a calm exterior throughout and thrived in the face of adversity.

Yuriy has leveraged his network and shared his story through LinkedIn and various Podcasts which has helped him maintain his business and even grow new relationships which have led him down different paths.

Hear his story today on The Huxley Morton Podcast.

The last time we spoke to Yuriy Lebed Owner of Ukrainian CRO Pharmaxi war had just broken out in Ukraine and he was doing everything to save his business and keep his family safe.

Six months on we had the pleasure of catching up with Yuriy to hear how business and life are in Ukraine today.

Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss the full episode when it comes out this Wednesday.

Having spent over 10 years running clinical trials at his practice Dr Ravi Iyer is now instrumental in helping the Loudoun Medical Group drive investigator and Clinical Research team development and training.

Loudoun Medical Group is a multi-speciality physician-owned network that cares for nearly 500,000 lives in Northern Virginia, USA.

Everyone needs a Physician like Ravi, his passion for what he does instantly puts you at ease. Ravi shares so many wise words which give you the confidence you are in the best hands.

In his conversation with James and Adam find out how he navigated the Pandemic and the plans Loudoun Medical Group have to take on Clinical trials.

Dr Ravi Iyer is the founding physician at the Iyer clinic and the Director of Clinical Research at the Loudoun Medical Group.

Having spent over 10 years running clinical trials Ravi is now instrumental in helping the Loudoun Medical Group drive investigator and Clinical Research team development and training.

In his conversation with James and Adam find out how he navigated the Pandemic and the plans Loudoun Medical Group have to take on Clinical trials.

Tune in to the full episode on Wednesday.

It’s safe to say this week’s guest doesn’t hold back on his thoughts about how things have historically been done in the Clinical Research sector.

Not one to shy away from a challenge Danny Lieberman co-founded Flaskdata a Digital CRO built to change traditional monitoring and data collection.

Flaskdata has saved many failing trials and has several success stories to share, make sure you tune in to hear how Danny and his colleagues are shaking up the way Clinical trials are done.

Some of the most innovative companies we’ve had on the podcast are started by people from outside the Clinical Research industry.

Our guest Danny Lieberman is one to add to the list, tune in this week to hear how he has set up a Digital CRO, a CRO with zero CRO overheads.

Danny and his team at Flask Data have saved many failing trials since they started so make sure you tune in to find out just how they do it.

Imagine finally landing that dream job as a CRA.

It would be amazing right

Then imagine being a stress-free CRA.

So many people want to become a CRA, this week’s guest included, that was always his ambition.

Whilst the job can be amazing, it can also be extremely stressful as there's a lot to juggle.

This week we speak to The CRA Coach, Daniel Regut who has come up with a working system to remove the stress from the job.

Not only does this system take the stress out of the job it also gives you the tools to do your job even better than you already do.

To enrol on the course click here https://www.huxleymorton.com/cra-training.php

Imagine being a CRA, then imagine being a Stress-free CRA.

So many people want to become a CRA, this week’s guest included that was always his ambition.

Whilst the job can be amazing, it can also be extremely stressful as there's a lot to juggle.

This week we speak to The CRA Coach, Daniel Regut who has come up with a solution to remove the stress from the job so you can get back to loving what you do.

Tune in to this Wednesday's episode to find out how you can become a stress-free CRA.

Find out more here https://www.huxleymorton.com/cra-training.php

This week’s guest started his career in Clinical Research as a CRA after being introduced to someone in the field.

Steve continued doing monitoring but also took on study management, clinical writing and data management which then led him to go down the path of project management.

Steve Chriscoe is now the VP of project management at Worldwide clinical trials and joins us on The Huxley Morton Podcast this week to explain what a CRO does and shares his thoughts on the different skills required to be a CRA or a Project manager.

This week we speak to Steve Chriscoe about his career and passion for Clinical Research.

We discuss how he got into the industry, life as a CRA and what skills you need to progress your career.

Steve now heads up a team of project managers and project directors at Worldwide Clinical trials and shares his thoughts on what he looks for when he’s hiring.

This week we speak to Keya Watkins, from Catalyst Clinical Research.

Keya started her career with zero experience but with sheer enthusiasm and a unique set of skills, Keya has managed to climb the ranks to SVP of Clinical Development and is now heavily involved in building high-performance teams within Catalyst.

Catalyst is a market-leading provider of clinical research services and has seen exponential growth over the past three years and continues to grow both organically and through acquisitions.

But just how have they done this and maintained an incredible working culture for both clients and staff, today we will cover

What it takes to grow in your career
How to plug the gap in the current skills shortage
Being intentional in creating a culture
The power behind a people-first CEO
Doing the right thing
Turning down business
Ability to reinvest in your people
Developing a high-performing team

To contact Keya https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyawatkins/

To learn more about Catalyst https://catalystcr.com/clinical-research-solutions/

Contact the host James Fowl https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfowl-clinical-research-recruiter/

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It’s no secret that it can be really difficult to start a career in clinical research.

So, what skills and attributes do you need to have to get your foot in the door and then build a successful career in such a competitive industry.

Tune in to this week’s podcast with @Keya Watkins from Catalyst Clinical research to find out how you can stand out from the crowd.

‘Every major Biopharma company is going to look back in a decade from now and realize that their product is not just the drug and the physical device their product actually is the drug plus the physical device and the relevant digital wrap around.’

BrightInsight offers a leading global cloud platform for Biopharma and Medtech regulated digital health solutions.

This week we speak to Kal Patel CEO & Co-Founder of BrightInsight to hear how their journey started and why it’s so important that they succeed.

https://brightinsight.com/brightinsight-platform

BrightInsight offers a leading global cloud platform for biopharma and medtech regulated digital health solutions.

Unlocking the value for patient, provider and caregiver by creating a common infrastructure, platform.

Kal and his team have been going for under 4 years and have been incredibly successful in that concise time.

Tune into Wednesday's full episode to hear how BrightInsight is leading the Digital Health revolution for the biopharma and Medtech industry

George has spent 20 plus years managing and coordinating multi-centre global clinical projects and project teams both directly for sponsors and within a CRO.

An Australian ex-pat George has joined forces with Molecule 2 Market to launch a new USA CRO subsidiary.

Tune in to learn how the partnership came together and what tips George has for those wanting to follow in his footsteps.

After expressing a desire to start his own CRO George Zafiris has recently joined Molecule2Market an Australian CRO to launch a USA Subsidiary.

Tune in this week to learn how the partnership came together and what tips George has for those wanting to follow in his footsteps.

This week James and Adam speak to Melissa Church, SVP of Strategy and Solutions at oncology-focused CRO, Catalyst Clinical Research.

Tune in to hear Melissa’s story and how Catalyst is committed to creating a culture that people want to be a part of. Promoting a healthy work-life balance that aims to ensure colleagues have everything they need to be successful.

Melissa Church is the SVP of Strategy and Solutions at Catalyst Clinical Research.

Blown away by their commitment to growing a good culture Melissa joined Catalyst at the height of covid and hasn’t looked back since.

It’s a refreshing story to listen to and one we hope to see repeated in many CROs going forward.

Tune in to hear how Catalyst strikes that work-life balance for their employees and doesn’t take anyone for granted.

Andy Yates Chief Scientific officer at Artelo Biosciences joins the show this week to share his story as well as the innovative programmes Artelo are currently running.

Find out how after dropping out of school at 16 Andy went on to do a Pharmacy degree and later a PhD which helped him explore his love of science and drug development.

Andy and the team at Artelo have been exploring the endocannabinoid therapeutic potential.

Tune in to hear about the various drugs Artelo have formulated including one to treat Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia Syndrome (CACS).

To contact Andy email him at andy@artelobio.com

Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-y-4985aa1/

Check out their website https://artelobio.com/who-we-are/

At Artelo Biosciences, their scientific research and clinical development are advancing their understanding of how lipid-signalling modification, including targeting the receptors of the endocannabinoid system, can have an impact in the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.

For cancer and its complications such as cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome, neuropathic pain, anxiety and sleeplessness, they believe their unique platform may lead to meaningful therapies for patients who currently have few or no treatment options.

Tune in this Wednesday to hear Andy's story and the amazing work Artelo Biosciences are doing.

Who are the founders of Huxley Morton, what is Huxley Morton about, and what is the back story?

This week Adam and the founders discuss how Covid-19 killed HM’s very successful Engineering focused Recruitment business.

How James and Lucy came back fighting!

What they are doing differently to conquer a new market!

Today's moment is a clip from our conversation with Aman Khera where she shared some great insights into what she looks for as a Hiring Manager. Aman provides some great tips to candidates in the interview process.

To watch the full episode click here https://youtu.be/nV-NNiDSiPA

This week’s guest is Dozie Mbonu a former professional basketball player turned plant scientist.

Dozie embarked into the cannabis, botany/ plant physiology/bioscience and sustainability world after being inspired by his aunt Dr. Carol Janerette's life’s work.

With the goal of leaving the world in a much better condition than when they came, they founded Janerette’s Eco-Friendly Fungi LLC. A company that sustainably solved agriculture, forestry and environmental challenges.

Through various trials they found their beneficial fungi helps plants grow extremely large, increases nutrient levels, increases cannabinoid and terpene levels as well as keeping plants organic and protects plants from certain pathogens and pest.

Tune in to hear how Dozie feels he is in the right place at the right time and has a product that everyone needs.

This week’s guest is Dozie Mbonu a former professional basketball player turned plant scientist.

Dozie embarked into the cannabis, botany/ plant physiology/bioscience and sustainability world after being inspired by his aunt Dr. Carol Janerette life’s work.

With the goal of leaving the world in a much better condition than when they came, they founded Janerette’s Eco-Friendly Fungi LLC.

Jennifer Reilly is President & COO here at Safety Partners a Certified Women-Owned business, that leverages science backgrounds to deliver environmental health and safety (EHS) programs to life science and technology companies across the US.

Jennifer Reilly has a unique journey in becoming the President and COO of Safety Partners, with a not-so-linear path starting as a part-time consultant at the company.

Jennifer shares her early passion for science, the importance of managerial support, and her choice to pick safety over all other opportunities.

You may not know it but according to Fast Company, the average number of books read by a

CEO is 5 per Month!

That’s not bad going…. But what are they reading?

We ask this question every week on the Huxley Morton Podcast and wanted to share the top recommendations.

Irene Woerner, CEO of Emtruth recommended Google scholar as a great resource. https://scholar.google.com/

CJ Anderson, CEO of CCT Research recommended The ride of a lifetime by Robert Iger.

Arti Bhosale, Co-Founder of Sieve Health recommended The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Megan Hefner, Clinical operations consultant recommended ADHD 2.0 by Edward M.Hallowell,M.D., and John J Ratey.M.D.

Kyle McAllister, VP, Data Analytics at CCT Research recommended Breath by James Nester.

Today James is joined by Klaus Romero, Chief Scientific Officer for Critical Path Institute ( C-Path) an independent nonprofit, public-private partnership with the FDA created under the auspices of the FDA’s Critical Path Initiative program in 2005.

Tune in to hear Klaus’s story and how C-path have achieved what they set out to do. Providing the legal and scientific infrastructure to create a uniquely neutral environment for industry, academia, regulators and other government agencies, to work together to accelerate and de-risk the medical product development process.

Creating a uniquely neutral environment for Industry, academia, regulators and other government agencies, to work together to accelerate and de-risk the medical product development process.

This week James speaks to Klaus Romero about how C-Path provides the legal and Scientific infrastructure to achieve just this.

With over 15 years of experience within the Clinical Research Industry, this week’s guest has a true passion for Patient Advocacy and believes that patient's voices should be heard.

This week James and Adam speak to Megan Hefner about her passion for the industry and how she has transitioned into consultancy. Sharing some great insights, it’s easy to see why Megan has been so successful.

Make sure you tune in to learn some tips on how to succeed in the Clinical Research industry.

This week James and Adam speak to Clinical Operations Consultant Megan Hefner about her career and passion for patient advocacy.

Megan is truly inspiring and has a wealth of experience within the industry. Find out how she started her journey in Clinical research and what you need to do to get into the industry and then climb the ladder.

Tune in this Wednesday to hear Megan’s story

This week Ed Hearn speaks to James and Adam about being diagnosed with Autism and ADD (attention deficit disorder) aged 38.

Ed shares his experiences growing up and how he always felt he was different and felt like an alien at times.

A chance encounter led him to take the tests which gave him his diagnosis.

Ed describes the diagnosis as a weight being lifted off his shoulders and not just labelled.

Working as a Data Management Consultant Ed now hosts bi-weekly coffee mornings for fellow neurodiverse employees and those who have children who are neurodiverse.

In this very open and honest conversation, Ed shares his story and how employers can support and get the best out of their neurodiverse employees.

In today’s moment, we share a short clip from next week’s conversation with Ed Hearn about living and working with Autism.

After being diagnosed aged 38 Ed felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

Ed now hosts bi-weekly coffee mornings with his neurodiverse colleagues and invites parents with children who are neurodiverse to join.

A truly inspiring story and one not to be missed make sure you check out this clip and set a reminder for the full episode next Wednesday.

This week James spoke to Arti Bhosale co-founder of Sieve health.

A former Dentist turned Clinical Researcher, Arti is now an entrepreneur bringing new and inspiring innovations to the Clinical research industry.

Sieve Health helps clients take a proactive approach to patient recruitment reducing human limitations and missed opportunities by using advanced technology

Their proprietary AI/ML/NLP based algorithm performs the complex time-consuming trial processes so clients can save time and money.

Here’s a short clip of what’s to come on the show tomorrow.

If you enjoy the stories we share please do give us a like and hit the subscribe button as it helps the algorithm widen our reach.

This week we speak to Arti Bhosale a former Dentist turned Clinical Researcher.

After several years in the industry, Arti is now the Co-founder of Sieve Health a platform that uses a proprietary AI/ML/NLP based Algorithm to optimize the process and analyse the clinical data to enable faster and more diverse patient recruitment.

Tune in this Wednesday to hear Arti’s story and learn more about this incredible technology!

Esther Howard founded Bezyl to help veterans with PTSD and cancer patients build the mental strength they need to conquer each day.

An app that helps you receive and give support to loved ones when needed. Removing the difficulty some experience when asking for help.

Not only is the Bezyl available for those in America but it’s currently being globalised and translated so that it can be used by people in Ukraine.

Tune in to hear how Bezyl has fast-tracked its plans and has globalized the app to make it available to those in Ukraine.

Esther Howard founded Bezyl to help veterans with PTSD and cancer patients build the mental strength they need to conquer each day.

With the breakout of the war in Ukraine, it became very clear that there are a lot more people that could benefit from the Bezyl App.

Tune in to hear how Bezyl has fast-tracked its plans and has globalized the app to make it available to those in Ukraine.

The full episode is out on Wednesday.

CCT Research is a network of clinical research sites embedded in the offices of skilled physicians across the U.S.

This week James and Adam are joined by CEO CJ Anderson and the VP, Data & Analytics Kyle McAllister sharing the story of CCT research and how they have achieved such huge success in a very short period of time.

The demand for patients and physicians to participate in clinical trials has never been so high according to CJ Anderson, CEO of CCT Research.

CCT Research is successfully bringing clinical research into Physicians’ offices to make those advanced treatments available to patients.

This week CJ and Kyle McAllister, VP of Data & Analytics share the story of CCT and how they are doing things differently.

We all have mental health!

Good or Bad

But what do we do when it becomes bad or develops into a disorder? In this week’s episode of The Huxley, Morton Podcast James speaks to Mel Newnam, Mental Health Coach and Founder of Mind Oxygen.

This week’s discussion breaks down

What is Mental Health?

Supporting Friends and family with poor mental health

Coping with panic attacks

Five ways to wellness

This week James speaks to Mel Newnam founder and mental health coach.

After Huxley Morton attended Mel’s mental health first aid course we felt it our duty to get her on the show to share some of the startling figures around mental health and some of the coping methods you can use to either help yourself or someone close to you who may be suffering.

Jeff Harmon helps Pharma and Biotech CEOs dismantle huge tasks and create a leadership and culture operating system to create a high-performance Organisation.

Jeff has been coaching leaders in business for over 15 years today he shares his story with James and Adam.

Contact Jeff https://www.linkedin.com/in/brilliantcoach/

Brilliance within https://brilliancewithincoaching.com/

What does it take to create great values, culture and leadership within an organisation?

Supporting Lifescience leaders to move through the fear and be their best to create a high- performing organisations

This week James and Adam speak to Jeff Harmon Owner and Head Coach from Brilliance within Coaching and Consulting.

Enabling patient-centric clinical trials with blockchain is the focus of the podcast this week.

Irene Woerner CEO of emTRUTH discusses why as we move into more digitized, distributed and/ or decentralized clinical trials it’s so important to build trust in the data and trust in the process.

We also have a different Co-host, this week Aman Khera helps James understand more about Blockchain and the staggering benefits this can bring to Clinical Research.

Contact Irene https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenewoerner/

Find out more about emTRUTH https://www.emtruth.com/

When most of us think Blockchain, we think Cryptocurrency, we think NFTs.

Most of us have no idea that Blockchain is now being used in the healthcare space.

Here’s a snippet of the conversation guest-host Aman Khera and James have with EmTRUTH CEO Irene Woerner explaining how it works, and the staggering benefits this can bring to pharma and Clinical Research.

Imagine having just one hour to assemble all your documents, food, water and belongings to get you and your family out of a war zone!

That’s what Yuriy Lebed CEO of Ukrainian CRO Pharmaxi had to do

Today Yuriy shares his story about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment and what impact that is having on his family, business and employees.

Contact Yuriy https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriy-lebed-ab3a54120/

Imagine having just one hour to assemble all your documents, food, water and belongings to get you and your family out of a war zone!

That’s what Yuriy Lebed CEO of Ukrainian CRO Pharmaxi had to do

And yet he remains so calm, collected and positive about the future of both his transforming CRO business and Ukraine as a country adamant that they will all come out stronger from this adversity!

Working in Clinical research can be stressful, something our Co-Host Adam Walker knows only too well!!

This week Adam steps into the spotlight and shares what happened to him when he worked too hard and spread himself too thin in all areas of his life!

Adam’s heart-breaking story serves as a stern reminder that we all need to look after ourselves and make a conscious effort to manage our mental health.

Adam hopes by sharing his story will help those who may not even realise they are on a path to destruction, stop and review their lifestyle before it’s too late!

In these 'Moment' clips we will be selecting our favourite sections from upcoming or previous episodes of The Huxley Morton Podcast.

No doubt you’ve seen Adam interviewing some of our Guests with James but this week it was his turn in the spotlight.

Tune in to hear Adam’s struggles with his mental health over the years, How he’s overcome them and what he recommends to those struggling themselves.

Full episode out on Wednesday!

Are Apps the future? It would seem that way there’s an app for everything these days!

This week Chris Palk from Dabapps shares his story of how his company has grown due to the demand for Apps and discusses the assessments and complexities of developing Healthcare apps.

To get in touch with Chris connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-palk-bb03245/

In these 'Moment' clips we will be selecting our favourite sections from upcoming or previous episodes of The Huxley Morton Podcast.

The drug development and Clinical Research industry is filled with so many amazing individuals. We are so fortunate to have been able to speak to so many great people and share their incredible stories.

This is Dr Ian White’s WHY!

If you want to hear more of his story check out his full episode on the link below

https://youtu.be/5l2h4P3il7g

Everyone says we should bring our 'whole-self' to work. But is the corporate world ready?

Stuart McCully doesn't think so.

In this week's episode, he speaks to us about his challenges with Mental health, how the corporate world has treated him and what he thinks is the way forward.

He also shares what it’s like to live with mental health challenges, how he deals with things and what he’d recommend for any of you experiencing the same.

Enjoy the show!

Everyone says we should bring our 'whole-self' to work. But is the corporate world ready?

Stuart McCully doesn't think so.

Here is a mash-up of quotes from his upcoming conversation with James and Adam, where he opens up about his challenges with Mental health, how the corporate world has treated him and what he thinks is the way forward.

12-15% of kids in America are suffering from a dysregulated stress system after the pandemic that number is estimated to have doubled so 1 in 3 children are probably starting to suffer and it’s showing in their mental health.

It’s a slippery slope and that can then develop into

Anxiety disorders
Learning disorders
Failure to develop robust executive function, a combination of memory, cost-benefit analysis and planning
Increased risk of diabetes, terminal cancer, heart disease, stroke and pulmonary disease.

With the current world events and the onslaught of Covid -19, this technology is needed more than ever to save our children.

To reach out to Byron Bhagwandin contact him via https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryonbhagwandin/

Want to Learn more about Huxley Morton contact us: https://www.huxleymorton.com/contact.php

Follow us on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/huxl...

In these 'Moment' clips we will be selecting our favourite sections from upcoming or previous episodes of The Huxley Morton Podcast.

This week on The Huxley Morton Podcast!

Mental health disorders
Anxiety disorders
Learning disorders
Failure to develop robust executive function, a combination of memory, cost-benefit analysis and planning
Increased risk of diabetes, terminal cancer, heart disease, stroke and pulmonary disease.

The above is the potential long term effects a result of Toxic Stress the overstimulation of a child’s stress system in the absence of a buffer.

This week we speak to Byron Bagwandin who is developing a test that can identify the stress levels in a child to allow early intervention to overcome and avoid any long term effects.

Join James and Adam on Wednesday to hear the full story

This week James and Adam speak to Edward Olano Co-Founder & CEO and Murph McKeon CFO of Arrow DX.

Arrow Dx is combining Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create an inexpensive, sensitive test to screen early for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Their aim is to provide physicians with an alternative to a liver biopsy that detects the disease too late. They are working to solve the lack of rapid, reliable, point-of-care, and inexpensive diagnostic devices by bringing faster, inexpensive and mobile testing for many other applications that require rapid response (e.g., epidemic/pandemics, public health crisis, early diagnosis for rising complex non-communicable diseases, testing in emergency rooms).

Tune in to hear how Arrow DX was founded and how it’s going.

In these 'Moment' clips we will be selecting our favourite sections from upcoming or previous episodes of The Huxley Morton Podcast.

Arrow DX are utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Nanotechnology to enhance detection.

Edward and his team hope to make testing more accurate, accessible, and inexpensive across the Globe.

Their proprietary technology allows for an enhanced detection method necessary for the early diagnosis of many diseases such as COVID-19, E.coli, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) such that an effective treatment can be found thus making it easier for both the patient and physician.

Join Adam and James on Wednesday to hear Edward and Murph’s story.

It’s time to normalize and start talking about Mental health without feeling embarrassed or ashamed. Just like we talk about cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. We all know someone who suffers, or we suffer ourselves. Not a single person is immune from this. Not. A. Single. One.

This is why we have decided to dedicate some of our episodes on The Huxley Morton Podcast to Mental Health.

We have some extremely brave guests who have agreed to come on the show to share their stories in the hope that it will help others and dismantle the stigma around talking about mental health.

This week Miguel Olave, Mental health Advocate and LinkedIn Creator shares his story. Opening up about his darker moments and whilst on the journey to recovery himself Miguel wants to help others get comfortable with the uncomfortable and normalize Mental Health

It’s time to end the stigma!

In these 'Moment' clips we will be selecting our favourite sections from upcoming or previous episodes of The Huxley Morton Podcast.

In this episode, we focus on Mental health in the hope to help people start talking. It’s time to dismantle the stigma around mental health and normalize the fact that it’s ok to ask for help.

Miguel Olave, Mental health Advocate and LinkedIn Creator shares his story. Opening up about his darker moments and whilst on the journey to recovery himself Miguel wants to help others get comfortable with the uncomfortable and normalize Mental Health

So, make sure you hit the follow button, so you don't miss the full episode when it comes out on Wednesday 16th February 2022!

Transforming early detection & Precision health

Marty Keiser is an entrepreneur and the founder of IV BioHoldings, a bio platform company founded in 2018 where they conceive, create and develop 1st class liquid biopsy companies all focused on early detection and precision health.

Over the last 3 years, Marty and his team have since launched three companies out of IVBH

Liquid Lung -Pulmonary disease

Hepgene -Metabolic disease

Mammogen - Women’s health

All companies have three things in common

Focused on very specific biological processes and systems
All based on Novel proprietary RNA technologies
They are not just focused on diagnostics, the comprehensive nature of their scientific platforms unlocks different insights and applications from early detection, to better and easier, more confirmatory diagnostics tools as well as guiding some therapeutic insights and more precise treatment decisions

In this week’s episode, Marty shares his story of how he got into the industry having previously worked on Wall Street.

Marty’s passion for change and eagerness to dismantle healthcare silos translates throughout the interview and is completely awe-inspiring.

In these 'Moment' clips we will be selecting our favourite sections from upcoming or previous episodes of The Huxley Morton Podcast.

In this episode, Award-winning Marty Keiser, Entrepreneur, and Founder of IV BioHoldings tell his story of how he left Wall Street to pursue a more fulfilling role in life with a vision to dramatically reduce the time, cost and risk associated with healthcare innovation.

Marty’s passion for change and eagerness to dismantle healthcare silos translates throughout the interview and is completely awe-inspiring

So, make sure you hit the follow button, so you don't miss the full episode when it comes out on Wednesday 9th February 2022!

This week’s guest Laurie Halloran exudes authenticity starting her career as a nurse to working at Parexel when they had a headcount of just 40. Award-winning Laurie shares her story about how she started out in the industry and went on to identify a problem that needed addressing.

Laurie is dedicated to the idea that every company deserves the best practices and know-how in the life science world, regardless of its size, its name or its financial situation.

Laurie and her team at Halloran Consulting and now recognised as industry experts in improving the organisational effectiveness of those companies.

Laurie is really one of a kind and has such a broad wealth of knowledge and wisdom, from Leadership to people management it’s safe to say she’s a master within her field.

Laurie Halloran - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallorancg/

Watch us on YouTube- https://youtu.be/b-UHU65NLiM

In these 'Moment' episodes we will be selecting our favourite sections from upcoming or previous episodes of The Huxley Morton Podcast.

In this episode, Award-winning Laurie Halloran, Founder and CEO of Halloran Consulting shares her story of how she got into the industry and why she doesn't want Halloran consulting to grow too large.

Laurie shares so many words of wisdom it's quite possibly one of the most insightful episodes we've had to date.

So, make sure you hit the follow button so you don't miss the full episode when it comes out on Friday 4th February 2022.

This week we close series 3 by speaking with Dr Mark Larkin.

With nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare consulting and finance Mark founded digital healthcare scaleup Vitaccess in 2017.

Vitacess offer international real-world evidence solutions to the biopharmaceutical market via smartphone apps and data science.

Vitacess is certainly a company to watch in just 4 years the company has grown a headcount to 50 and have just been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise &Innovation, the most prestigious UK Business award,

Tune in to hear how Mark has achieved such amazing milestones and hear his plans for the future.

After spending twenty years of his career in Life Sciences, like most entrepreneurs Tom noticed a gap in the market.

He realised that most service providers, while technically proficient, were still having trouble reaching their customers.

So In October 2017, Tom decided to give those organizations a voice and founded NavigatorBIO - a Contract Development Organization for the Life Sciences community.

Tom shares his story about starting out on his own, fine-tuning his processes and growing the business.

This week Lucy Gilmour hosts a spin-off episode to The Huxley Morton Podcast where she speaks with industry expert Tiffany Ashton on how to get into Clinical Research.

Topics include

Top Tips to get into Clinical Research!
Career progression within the industry
How to map out your career path
What transferrable skills do you need to be successful in Clinical Research?
What resources can you read to help you learn more about Clinical Research?

Who are the founders of Huxley Morton, What is Huxley Morton about, and what is the back story?

This week Adam and the founders discuss how Covid-19 killed HM’s very successful Engineering focused Recruitment business.

How the founders came back fighting!

What they are doing differently to conquer a new market!

Series 3 Ep 20 Dan Sfera The Clinical Trials Guru

This man needs no introduction as he is world-renowned in the Clinical Research sector as the Clinical Trials Guru.

But what is Dan’s back story? How did he start out? What inspired him to start creating content to help so many others starting out and working in the world of Clinical trials.

This week James and Adam get the full low down on the main man himself.

Why not also check out Dan’s channel and the video of him interviewing James and Adam.

They talk about interview strategy and what you should be asking in your interviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_kfqFrrw90&t=1730s

Brad Hightower Founder of Hightower Clinical and host of Note to file Podcast.

Brad has grown Hightower Clinical to 50 active sites working with 70 Physicians in under 4 years. Adding the human touch to Clinical Trials, Brad is dynamic, flexible and not afraid to fail which has, in turn, led to his success.

Brad and the team at Hightower clinical serve the community of Oklahoma by increasing patient access to new medical treatments through clinical trials and providing no-cost research infrastructure to physicians.

In this episode, we hear how Brad started out in the industry and his plans for expansion of, Hightower Clinical.

Radi Arezina Managing Director of Stridon Clinical Research

Prior to establishing Stridon, he co-founded Richmond Pharmacology, where for over 15 years he held the position of Research Director and was instrumental in making Richmond a UK leading Phase I CRO.

Radi shares his story about using adversity to his advantage and focusing on being the best in his niche. A fantastic Leader it’s no wonder Radi has achieved great success in both companies he has founded.

Stridon is a London-based CRO offering its clients clinical trial support services including medical and scientific writing, regulatory affairs, training for clinical trial staff, GCP and GMP audits, and clinical trial site management.

The business is set up and run as a cooperative of experienced partners who are experts in their field and have an equitable share in the business proceeds.

Stridon’s core values are delivery of honest, quality service on time.

Originally from Peru, he's worked all around the world, he's an advisor, a Med-tech CEO, a father of two, medical education strategist, mentor, and he's only in his mid-thirties

It is fair to say that this week's guest has a few stories to share

Jhonatan Bringas is a Founding Partner (CEO) of Lapsi Health.

Lapsi Health is developing Digital Therapy (DTX) solutions for the next generation. Their goal is to have a pediatric population that has chronic conditions under control.

Separately, Jhonatan is a medical Education Ambassador for Medscape - Working together with a great team to develop the strategy to enhance online Medical Education worldwide.

In this week's episode, he shares his story about travelling across the world, learning multiple languages, and adapting to the nuances involved when working in different countries.

This week we discuss Patient Recruitment strategy and how Facebook is one of the most effective means of reaching a wide audience.

Ross talks us through targeted advertising and how it works. ‘Is Big Brother watching you?’

Ross has also written a book on the subject so if you’re running a Clinical trial and you need to find an edge that will attract willing patients this is a must-listen for you.

Series 3 Ep.15 Robert Nauman Managing Director at JBS Ventures.

Assisting leaders and entrepreneurs execute their vision in Life Sciences and Health IT.

That’s what this weeks guest is all about.

He first got into the pharma industry after his father suggested it was a good place to earn some money.

20 Years’s on, and he’s still active. Having spent time with some of the industry giants such as GSK, he is now using his ability to solve key business issues and create organizational change that maximizes revenue and minimize cost.

For Rachel Jones failure was not an option when she lost her mother and was made redundant in a matter of days.

A single mum of two children, Rachel boxed up her emotions and landed her dream project working on Patient engagement. Through her experience, she then went on to Co-found Swii.ch Health a successful boutique agency specialising in digital, behavioural change and patient Engagement.

Rachel shares her story and tips that have helped her to be successful and happy in her career.

Series 3 Ep.13 – Stuart McCully Founder of Phoenix RWR and Co-Founder of Real World Research.

Stuart opens up about his darkest moments, his successes and his failures in Entrepreneurship. We also discuss the topic of Mental health and why there's such a stigma around talking about certain topics.

Phoenix-RWR is a consulting firm that specializes in providing regulatory compliance solutions and regulatory intelligence for real-world research studies, such as non-interventional studies.

Series 3, Episode 12 Panel show special!

This week we have several returning guests for a special edition panel show where we discuss ‘What it takes to Change an Industry’

Our panel of experts include Scott Stout CEO at Medvector - Finance Expert.

Scott’s previous appearance on the show - https://youtu.be/dC5g8_f42pc

Ted Barduson COO at Medvector – Healthcare and physicians practice Expert.

Craig Lipset Founder at Clinical Innovation Partner – Decentralized Trials & Innovation Expert.

Craig’s previous appearance on the show - https://youtu.be/4Oz0KZkc5-k

Adam Walker – Healthcare & Biometrics Expert.

Adam’s previous appearance on the show - https://youtu.be/g-88Wd6miEk

All of our guests form part of the MedVector Clinical Trials team that is streamlining the Clinical Research Industry.

We discuss the following topics:

What does it take to change an industry?

New people, new companies, acceptance of established companies innovative ideas.

The pandemic and its impact on:

The explosion, acceptance of telemedicine.
The impact on the DCT marketplace.
The awareness of clinical trials and how patient-centricity is linked to the guidance of physicians.
The financial impact on doctors individual and practice revenues and profits.

What is Medvector? And what is it not?

And WHY RIGHT NOW?

This week we get under the skin of entrepreneur and CEO Christina DiArcangelo.

With more than two decades of experience in the Medical cannabis, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and medical device industries.

Christina is a clinical research pioneer, contracts negotiator, Opinion Columnist for CEO WorldBiz, and even has her own podcast, I am Christina DiArcangelo!

This is definitely one of our most honest and open conversations to date. Christina shares her story of experiencing domestic violence to filming and staring in Season 2 of the “Four Days to Save the World” TV Series that will be released on Earth Day 2022.

With over 20 years of experience in Clinical operations, Mike shares his story and how he transitioned to a new job at the height of the pandemic.

Mike is a keen advocate for decentralized trials and has several predictions about the Clinical development field to share.

This week we speak to Jo Bhakdi Founder and CEO of Quantgene.

Jo and the team at Quantgene are about to launch Serenity, the worlds first medical solution to protect against multiple cancers through early detection and prevention.

Jo combines the perfect blend of economics and science to become a real disrupter in the industry.

In today’s episode, we cover

Who is Jo Bhakdi and what is his background?
What does Quantgene do?
Jo’s vision is what he calls “10 in 10” to extend the healthy human lifespan by a decade within the next decade.
How Quantgene helped the film industry get back on its feet by providing on-site coronavirus testing and results within a 24hrs window.
Answers to our quick-fire questions.

This week we speak to Vidya Maharaj, Vice president of Clinical Operations and Development at Regenerative Outcomes.

Not only does she have an extremely successful career in pharmaceuticals which has seen her rapidly climb through the ranks. Vidya is also executive Chef at one of Miami's hottest beachfront restaurants.

Find out how she juggles two extremely successful careers and everything else in between.

Radically improving the detection, diagnosis and treatment of women’s health-related disease.

Elizabeth Cormier-May and the team Mammogen are integrating data, science and the lived experiences from patients that they serve into the ongoing product development efforts related to their flagship breast cancer program.

Mammogen is a female-led biotechnology company focused on meaningfully improving the detection, diagnosis and treatment of women's health-related diseases, and creating an end-to-never-end community for women around the world.

Mammogen is centred around its proprietary genTRU™ liquid biopsy platform. The company's flagship genTRU breast™ program leverages novel messenger RNA (mRNA) technology to non-invasively detect and diagnose breast cancer.

Mammogen's core technology is a non-invasive screening solution intended for all women, but particularly for the under-40 population who aren't eligible for annual mammography and the 55+ population who are only recommended for mammography every other year.

With a background in nursing as well as in the pharmaceutical industry, Alex Evans brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as CEO of RAREiTi.

Tune in to hear how their managed access and medicines management programs offer support beyond therapy, combining care solutions that are specifically developed, carefully measured, and designed to improve outcomes.

There’s tremendous potential here to help rare disease drug developers increase their success rates locally and globally, and at the same time help doctors and patients gain access to new, and often life-changing, medicines.

A heart-warming episode with stories of patients this amazing resource has helped.

Alethea Wieland is the President and Founder of Clinical Research Strategies based in Pittsburgh.

A boutique CRO and an executive management consultancy addressing a lot of the unmet needs for the Life Sciences Sector.

Alethea and her husband founded the company 10 years ago and have over 70 years of experience between them.

Through embracing the ever-changing legislations Altehea a regulatory Scientist by training is watching where the work is going and successfully winning it.

Althea and her team have been working on novel products that the FDA have never seen before from software to medical devices, federated medicine, new biologics and even a cannabis product.

With a solid foundation in Regulatory science, Alethea is focused on putting the right fit for purpose team together for her clients. The sky really is the limit for Clinical Research Strategies so make sure you tune in to hear more.

This week we hear from “Pharma Provocateur" and CEO of Impatient Health, Paul Simms.

Paul set up Impatient health in May 2020 to challenge the Status Quo and help companies within the industry stand out from the crowd. He believes “now is the age of experimentation”.

We hear how Paul is looking to drive Innovative conversations forward and isn’t afraid to break a few eggs in the process.

Paul shares some thought-provoking views and his predictions for the future of Pharma.

Click the link below to connect with Paul Simms https://www.linkedin.com/in/psimms/

This week we speak to the Founders of Brazen Bio about their 12-week Incubator program, which is set to help potential biotech founders launch their company and prove their concepts.

After quitting his neurosurgery residency Shawn Carbonell, MD, PhD founded his first biotech startup a decade ago. This saw him see how gruelling and brutal starting a biotech can be, so he vowed to one day do something to help others translate their science into medicines

Shawn has successfully invented and developed a cancer drug that is currently in phase 1 clinical trial.

Brent Witgen, PhD, has worked in big pharma for the past decade, building high performing biotech teams in the US, EU and Asia. Brent has had direct involvement in over a dozen drug and device regulatory filings across multiple areas of human disease.

Brent and Shawn have now teamed up to launch Brazen Bio to help biotech founders advance human health. Through Brazens turnkey incubator program, start-ups will have access to state-of-the-art labs, full access to $1.5M worth of equipment, including lab reagents and consumables. And as if that wasn’t enough, accommodation, flights, food, and an M1 MacBook, amongst other benefits, will be included.

Based in LA this is a great opportunity to be involved with the first cohort of founders through the program this year.

Click the link below to connect Brazen Bio

https://wefunder.com/brazenbio/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/brazenbio/

https://www.brazen.bio

The Key to life is learning!!

This is something today’s guest is very good at.

Not only is Dr Ian White an expert in Regenerative Stem cell medicine

Ian has written treasure maps and created real-life treasure hunts

He’s written and submitted a full feature-length sci-fi movie to Hollywood

He’s also an avid inventor

It’s safe to say not only is Ian a Scientist and Medic he’s an entrepreneur and has a highly creative mind.

His story is fascinating and just when you think he can’t have done anymore he shares another amazing story.

Today’s episode is one not to be missed so sit back and enjoy the show!!!

Welcome back to Series Three of The Huxley Morton Podcast!

The show where we hear stories from Industry Leaders within the world of Clinical Trials.

This week we kick off Series three with two Episodes.

On the first episode out today, we speak to Leigh Fell CEO of Caritas Neuro Solutions.

Tune in to hear how Leigh started out in the industry having never heard of it before she was in it!

Leigh discusses what made her want to set up her own business and her keen interest in Neuro Science, Mental Health, mind-body medicine and harnessing the power of placebo to enhance pharmaceutical therapies.

Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself!!

In the final episode of The Huxley Morton Podcast this week we speak to Enith Morillo Founder of Cadoret Global.

Enith shares her story and proves It is never too late to start over!!

We also learn three things you need to be a success.

Cadoret Global specialize in supporting start-up, virtual, early-stage, and small-size pharmaceutical companies in taking their investigational drug through development and clinical trials.

Tune in to catch the last episode of the series and hear Enith’s inspirational story.

Series 2 Ep 19- Stephen Smith, Senior Director, Program Management at Encoded Therapeutics Inc

What skills do you need to start a career in Clinical trials?

Could a Sabbatical help your Career?

What does the future office environment look like?

How can a recruiter help you land your dream job?

Why is there a shortage of new talent in Biotech and Pharma companies?

This week we answer all these questions when we speak with Stephen Smith, Senior Director of Program Management at Encoded Therapeutics.

Stephen shares his fascinating story and provides a great insight into the pharmaceutical & biotech sector.

This week James was honoured to sit down with Simon Crowe CEO at Clindox!

From starting out with Wrigley’s selling chewing gum to Dentist’s to becoming an experienced life science industry professional and now CEO at Clindox.

Clindox is a data science solution provider for the medical device sector.

Simon joined Clindox last summer to help re-direct their strategy and direction.

With plans to double their headcount in the next year, Clindox is definitely a company to watch.

Tune in to hear Simon’s story and his future plans for Clindox.

This week we speak to Matt Miclette, Director of Clinical Operations at NeuroFlow.

NeuroFlow is a US-based digital mental health company that helps integrate behavioural health/mental health solutions into physical health settings.

By combining workflow automation, patient engagement solutions and services, and applied AI they promote behavioural health integration in all care settings.

NeuroFlow allows health care organisations to finally bridge the gap between Mental and Physical health to improve outcomes and reduce the cost of care.

Tune in to hear more about NeuroFlow and how they continue to grow in 2020/21.

This week we hear from Jim Hauske, Founder of Sensor Pharma a drug discovery organization with a focus on metabolic disease treatments

Jim shares his fascinating story with us. After starting his career at Pfizer a chance meeting on a flight changed his outlook on his role within healthcare. With a renewed focus on Improving human health, he later went onto found and sell multiple drug discovery companies.

Tune in today to find out how Amy and her team at Cleanbox Technology use UVC light to kill 99.999% of contagions including Covid.

A leader in decontamination Cleanbox is now used in 36 countries and 41 states in the US.

With awareness of Contagious diseases heightened from the Coronavirus pandemic, Cleanbox Technology will be a company to watch as they expand their product line and help so many more businesses achieve risk management on a Molecular Level.

Listen in to see if your company could benefit from this technology.

Series 2 Episode 14- Nicole Palmer- Trial Master File Enthusiast.

This week we learn about the Trial Master file with TMF enthusiast Nicole Palmer.

An experienced Clinical Trial Manager, Nicole has recently built a large following on LinkedIn sharing her knowledge on the Trial Master file.

We hear how she grew her LinkedIn following from zero to over 5,000 in just a few months. All through helping others that are just starting out in the Clinical trials sector.

Dennis has been involved in eleven starts-ups since starting his career in the 1970s. This week we hear about one of his ventures Verras Ltd.

Verras uses algorithms to monitor the performance of physicians and the overall practice of hospitals across the US.

Marketed to insurance companies, self-insured employers and others the MVI will soon be available so that they can decide which is the best hospital to treat their clients and family’s illness.

This score is not based on an opinion or financial poll this is a factual score based on the Clinical performance and therefore far more accurate.

Tune in to hear more about Dennis’s story and how the MVI is calculated and how this will be the best way to access where to get your medical care in the future.

This week we hear from Ernest who originally trained as a Dental Surgeon in Ghana and is now the Director of Global Evidence & Outcomes, oncology at Takeda.

Ernest shares his story about how his career evolved and how he moved into the world of clinical research and in turn brought all his past experience together.

We also cover what it’s like starting a new job with one of the biggest pharma companies in the Covid era.

This week we hear from Naji who has dedicated his life to serving patients and leading teams and organisations toward the noble purpose of making life better.

From serving on the front line of a terrorist bomb site in Beirut as a Red Cross Rescuer to leading teams in pharma, working daily to ensure medical innovations and discoveries reach the millions of patients who need them.

Tune in to hear Naji’s fascinating and inspiring story.

This week we hear from an Infection Prevention Advocate and Co-founder of LivOnyx a company developing an automated rapid hand disinfection system

At a time when personal hygiene and handwashing has become a much talked about subject, we hear from Carmela Mascio on how she and her team have come up with an innovative new way for health care professionals to clean their hands.

Listen to Carmela’s inspiring story on how she got into the industry. Her passion for patients and health care workers has led her to set up her own company where she is now leading the way in infection prevention.

Click the link below to connect & speak to Carmela https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmela-mascio-she-her-0127b2b2/

Bridging the gap between Clinical Development and Commercialisation this week we hear from Jeff Trotter who has built a team that continue to innovate in the arena of real-world evidence in healthcare.

Jeff has successfully built up his consultancy business over the past 30 years and has even sold and bought it back in that time.

He is now partnered with Worldwide Clinical trials leading the Worldwide evidence business unit.

Tune in to hear Jeff’s fascinating story and make sure you listen until the end to hear a composition Jeff put together.

All Music on this podcast is composed by Jeff Trotter.

This week we hear from Scott Stout Co-founder and CEO of MedVector a company that is streamlining the Clinical trial Industry.

Providing pharmaceutical & Biotech companies, CRO’s and research institutes a global patient network, which enables them to quickly identify clinical trial candidates, exponentially improving time to market.

Not to be confused with a CRO or patient recruitment company Scott and his team are using a telemedicine network to allow their research clients to connect with trial participants from anywhere in the world.

MedVector is certainly a company to watch so make sure you tune in to hear Scott’s story and hear more about their innovative new technology.

To find out more about the MedVector service please see the links below.

MedVector Explainer Video (3min)

MedVector Virtual Pitch (8 min)

MedVector Investment Link - www.StartEngine.com/MedVector

You can also connect with Scott on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-stout-01992653/

This week James speaks to Leena Das- Young an accomplished C-suite biopharmaceutical executive with significant broad-based leadership experience in business strategy, general management, commercial execution, research, and clinical development settings.

We hear Leena’s fascinating story from watching her parents who worked within the healthcare industry to her 15 years at Pfizer where she became a force to be reckoned with. A leader of leaders responsible for the development of 13 late phase medicines, teams, & clinical programs, including stewardship of six FDA breakthrough designations through approval, three positive FDA advisory committee outcomes (ODAC), and lifecycle management.

Now working as an independent Clinical & Commercial advisor Leena has several interesting projects underway and is someone you really want within your network.

This week we hear from Anders Mortin Co-founder of TriTicon a consulting company for clinical systems and data handling.

Whilst at uni studying Physics Anders fell into the industry by accident after a friend asked if he would like to work for his Father’s CRO to earn a bit of extra money.

A natural-born problem solver Anders started seeing solutions which took him on his career journey and saw him Co-Found TriTiCon. Working on the sponsor side they set out to combine an “all in one service” in the space of strategy, systems and vendors for handling clinical trial data.

Tune in to hear his story hear how TriTiCon helps their customers get the small things right.

After losing both her Grandfather and Father at a young age, this week’s guest decided to dedicate her life to improving the lives of patients.

Today we speak to Jennifer Lee, Head of Oncology Clinical Operations at Radius about how she manages her busy schedule working on various Clinical trials across 17 different countries.

Jennifer tells us how Radius have navigated their way through this difficult time and what she has learnt about herself having had to work remotely and adapt the way she would normally do things.

Inspired by various challenges growing up Jennifer is also a mentor and now serves as a Co-Chair for Executive Woman In Bio and the 3.8 Initiative. A nonprofit organization that helps women entrepreneurs and executives build successful bioscience-related businesses.

Make sure you tune in this Friday to hear Jennifer’s inspiring story.

Connect with Jennifer via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lee-86971b29/

Tune in to hear Edye Edens story about how she trained as an International Human rights Lawyer and then pivoted into the world of Compliance and never looked back.

Edye now works as a Senior Research Compliance Consultant for First Class Solutions where she advises large hospitals and Individual research sites on how to build their programs. How to better their programs and how to use efficient workflows whilst making sure they meet all those regulatory standards.

Listen to Edye’s incredible story and hear her thoughts on the Covid 19 Vaccine and how the virus has forced the hand of Clinical trials and moved it forward.

Edye shares some great content on Linkedin so be sure to go check her out and give her a follow. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edyetedens/

How do you get into Regulatory Affairs?

This week James speaks to Aman Khera about just that. We hear how she broke through the glass ceiling, didn’t take no for an answer, and pushed her way into the Regulatory world.

With over 20 years experience Aman has since gone on to earn the Nickname “Rebel Regulator” not being afraid to step out of her regulatory lane she continually aims to push Regulatory forward within the Clinical world with her unique approach.

Now an advisor, board member and mentor within the industry, Aman gives her advice to those who are looking to get into Regulatory affairs and shares her thoughts on how the Clinical Trials landscape has changed since the global pandemic broke out.

Go check out this week’s amazing episode wherever you get your podcasts.

You can also watch the show on YouTube or even ask Alexa to play it for you.

Connect with Aman via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-khera/

Ever wondered what it would be like to move to another country and start a new life?

This week we hear from Surabhi Sharma who did just that when she emigrated from India to the USA to further her studies in Structural Biology.

Twenty years on Surabhi discusses the high and lows of relocating halfway across the world and adjusting to the different culture.

We learn how she took a leap of faith and worked Pro-bono whilst juggling childcare, a long commute and keeping food on the table. Her career has since gone from strength to strength.

Tune in to hear her truly inspiring story, and how she has gone on to have a successful career in Clinical trials while still finding time to help others.

This week we kick off the New Year with a New Series of The Huxley Morton Podcast and speak to one of the biggest influencers in Clinical Research and Medicine Development Craig Lipset.

Craig has been one step ahead of the game when it comes to innovation and technology so when the world turned on its head in 2020 Craig was ready to help and advice clients on how to navigate their studies and promote the movement towards decentralized trials.

Tune in to hear how Craig started out in the industry including his 12 years at Pfizer as their Head of Clinical innovation and how growing his network via LinkedIn has led to several exciting opportunities and has enabled Craig to spearhead so many amazing new Ventures.

We finish this week’s podcast hearing about Craig’s predictions for the future of clinical trials and hear his thoughts on the new Vaccines that are getting released as we speak.

On this week’s podcast, we hear the fascinating story of Nikki Schultek founder of Intracell research Group.

After falling ill, herself and developing several different autoimmune symptoms to which no one could diagnose Nikki became frustrated and took things into her own hands by researching it herself.

As a result, Nikki later set up a mission-driven business and become a passionate advocate and change agent shedding light on the importance of intracellular infections in chronic human diseases.

Listen to Nikki's remarkable story and understand more about Intracell Research Group.

When we heard that this week marked the 20th year in business for CEO Mike Rea and his team at IDEA Pharma | The Pharma Innovation Experts we felt it would be the perfect time for us to share their story.

IDEA Pharma is a Path-To-Market Strategy practice and has provided strategic direction and positioning for eight of the fifteen biggest launches in the last three years.

Tune in to hear about how it all started and has developed into a highly respected Global Pharmaceutical Consultancy business, almost by accident.

This week we hear the fascinating story of how Chris Witowski and business partner Jackie (Von) Salm are creating a new era in mindful medicine.

Reimagining psychoactive natural products as building blocks for the next generation of neurological therapeutics.

Scientist owned and run with over 20 years collective experience in research, drug discovery, start-ups and natural products.

Ever felt like you’ve been overworked and undervalued?

Have you toyed with the idea of going it alone and becoming an entrepreneur?

That’s what this weeks guest did, and despite her investors bailing out early, she proved them wrong, making a real success of here clinical research business which looks set to expand further moving into 2021.

Check out the full episode this Friday with Felice Anderson, the founder and owner of Eclipse Clinical research based out of Tuscon, Arizona.

How do you come back from being furloughed and subsequently laid off?

This week we find out how Victoria Welch did just that by landing herself a job with a huge CRO.

Find out what hard work and discipline looks like.

This week we speak to Adam Walker about how Life sciences is hot right now, the lack of analysis of Covid19 data in certain test centres. A reality check and his thoughts on the Covid-19 vaccine.

We speak to Christopher Petek Co-Founder of The Clinical Trials Network, a trial management company focused on providing the administrative backing for private practice physicians.