Best Fred Mullins Podcasts (2025)

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Bill Sibold, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 31:00

25d ago31:00

31:00

Tune in and learn about the $660 million public offering Madrigal Pharmaceuticals received to deliver novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Hear from Bill Sibold as he shares his experience leading one of the year's most significant biotech fundraisings, the preparations and strategies behind the raise and how this milestone p…

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Devlin Robinson, PA State Senate 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

Join us as Senator Robinson discusses his key role in passing SB954 - which provides Pennsylvanians better access to personalized treatments following a diagnosis of cancer and other specific diseases through biomarker testing and precision medicine. Learn about Senator Robinson's journey as the bill's prime sponsor, the collaborative efforts to ge…

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Kyle Mullins, Pennsylvania House of Representatives 27:38

2M ago27:38

27:38

Tune in to this episode with Representative Mullins, recipient of the 2024 State Official of the Year Award, and learn about his pivotal role in passing HB 1754 - which requires all state-regulated health plans to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. Hear about the personal motivation Representative Mullins had to be the prime sponsor of this bil…

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Ben Doranz, PhD, MBA, Integral Molecular 35:01

2M ago35:01

35:01

Ben Doranz, recipient of the 2024 Frank Baldino Bioscience CEO of the Year Award, joins Chris and Rachael this episode to discuss how he led his team through a transformative year in 2024. Under Ben's leadership, Integral Molecular secured an $8 million contract from NIAID to combat emerging viruses, as well as $2.7 million award to advance the Mem…

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Adrian Rawcliffe, Adaptimmune 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

This episode features Adrian (Ad) Rawcliffe, CEO, Adaptimmune, recipient of the Life Sciences PA 2024 Patient Impact Award. Ad shares the story behind TECELRA - the first FDA approved engineered cell therapy for a solid tumor. Learn about the journey leading up to this groundbreaking approval, the challenges of bringing a cell therapy to market and…

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Fred Vogt, Iovance Biotherapeutics 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

This episode features Fred Vogt, Interim CEO at Iovance Biotherapeutics, recipient of the 2024 Patient Impact Award. In this episode, Fred shares the journey behind AMTAGVI - the first FDA approved tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy. Learn about the clinical trial process, how they brought this groundbreaking treatment to market, the impac…

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Rob Albert, B. Braun 23:16

3M ago23:16

23:16

This episode features Rob Albert, CEO of B. Braun of America, the organization receiving the 2024 Patient Impact Award. Hear from Rob and discover how B. Braun took decisive action during Hurricanes Helene and Milton to secure the supply of critical I.V. fluids to hospitals affected by these disasters. Learn how they collaborated with government ag…

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Adele Oliva, 1315 Capital 29:59

4M ago29:59

29:59

Adele Oliva, recipient of the 2025 Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Leadership Award joins Chris and Rachael to discuss her impact on the life sciences industry in PA supporting the growth of commercial stage healthcare companies. In this episode, hear how her career path ultimately led to finding a gap in the ecosystem and later found 1315 Capital. Learn ab…

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Jeff O'Donnell, Runway Healthcare 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

This episode features Jeffrey O'Donnell Sr., the recipient of the 2025 John Nash MedTech Leadership Award. This award recognizes an outstanding leader in the PA MedTech community who best exemplifies the spirit of innovation. Learn how Jeff's passion for medicine and curiosity led him to take leaps throughout his career that altered his life and th…

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Paul Frankhouser, 2025 Scientific Achievement Award Honoree 31:03

4M ago31:03

31:03

Season 7 of Being a Life Sciences Leader launches with interviews with our 2025 Annual Award Honorees. Paul Frankhouser will be honored with the 2025 Scientific Achievement Award for his decades of experience bringing innovative technology to patients. Hear how Paul's 42 year career at Arrow International led to his participation in hundreds of pat…

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Suzanna Masartis, Community Liver Alliance, LIVE from LSPA's Patient Summit 24:51

5M ago24:51

24:51

The season finale of Being a Life Sciences Leader features a LIVE recording from our Patient Summit held in November 2024. Suzanna Masartis, CEO of the Community Liver Alliance, joins Chris and Allison Nicklin of Goodwin to discuss her journey from volunteering at a young age to advocacy and collaboration with other non-profit leaders to enact chan…

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Kyle Bryant, FARA 28:13

6M ago28:13

28:13

Episode 6 features Kyle Bryant, Senior Director, rideATAXIA & Spokesperson, Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). Hear Kyle's inspiring story of living with a rare disease, Friedreich's Ataxia, and how he incorporates his passion of cycling to empower those living with Friedreich's Ataxia and raise funds for research. Kyle is also co-host o…

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Rob Long, Uplifting Athletes 28:41

6M ago28:41

28:41

Episode 5 features Rob Long, Executive Director, Uplifting Athletes. Rob tells his inspiring story of being a D1 athlete and NFL draft prospect to persevering through a rare form of brain cancer. Tune in to learn more about Rob's experience and how Uplifting Athletes is leveraging the platform of sports to build a community that invests in the live…

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Lesa Brackbill, Leukodystrophy Newborn Screening Action Network 26:33

7M ago26:33

26:33

In this episode, Lesa shares how her daughter's diagnosis of Krabbe disease and tragic passing launched her into a career of advocacy, ultimately leading to legislative action in Pennsylvania around newborn screening panels and access for patients.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Marie Conley, PA Rare Disease Advisory Council 28:56

7M ago28:56

28:56

In this episode hear Marie's inspiring story living with a rare disease, her motivation to help others facing rare conditions through her work with the Pennsylvania Rare Disease Advisory Council (PARDAC) and how the Conley Cushing's Disease Fund is contributing to promoting awareness.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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PA Breast Cancer Coalition 1:12:21

8M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Episode 2 features Pat Halpin-Murphy, President & Founder, and Joanne Grossi, Executive Vice President of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Listen to their inspiring stories and experiences, the reason hey are taking action in the fight against breast cancer, and the contributions they have made to finding a cure.…

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Kristin Smedley, Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation 31:31

8M ago31:31

31:31

The latest episode features Kristin Smedley, mother of two children with retinal blindness. Kristin explains how she went from school teacher to advocate, sharing anecdotes of "wins and losses" in her fight for patient access.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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John Crowley, Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Leadership Award 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

In this episode, John Crowley, recipient of the 2024 Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Leadership Award, discusses how his children's diagnosis of a rare disease altered his career path to becoming a leader in the life sciences. Learn more about John's motivation to improve the lives of patients through his new role as President & CEO at BIO.…

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Jeffrey Dayno, MD, Frank Baldino CEO of the Year Award 23:39

1y ago23:39

23:39

In this episode, Jeff Dayno, MD, recipient of the 2023 Frank Baldino Bioscience CEO of the Year Award, discusses his role as the CEO of Harmony Biosciences. Learn more about the leadership traits Jeff utilizes to combat external challenges, develop treatments for rare diseases and drive growth.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Amicus Therapeutics, Patient Impact Award 22:17

1y ago22:17

22:17

By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Mineralys, Deal of the Year Award 29:58

1y ago29:58

29:58

A new episode of Being a Life Sciences Leader, honoring the 2023 Deal of the Year recipient, is now available to stream. In this episode, Jon Congleton, President and CEO of Mineralys Therapeutics, discusses the success of raising $192 million during Mineralys' IPO. Learn more about the growth of the company, how they found success in difficult mar…

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Krystal Biotech, Patient Impact Award 30:56

1y ago30:56

30:56

A new episode of Being a Life Sciences Leader, honoring the 2023 Patient Impact Award recipient, is now available. In this episode, Krish Krishnan, Chairman & CEO, and Suma Krishnan, President of Research & Development, discuss Krystal Biotech's VYJUVEK - the first ever FDA approved redosable gene therapy.…

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Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Federal Official of the Year Award 22:56

1y ago22:56

22:56

In this episode, United States Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, recipient of the 2023 Federal Official of the Year Award, discusses her role as the first woman ever to represent Pennsylvania's 6th District in Congress. Learn more about Congresswoman Houlahan and how she co-sponsored legislation important to the life sciences, including the American …

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Lisa Witte of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sponsor, Scientific Achievement Award 17:07

1y ago17:07

17:07

In this episode, Lisa Witte, organization sponsor of the 2024 Scientific Achievement Award, discusses the characteristics Jerry McGinnis displayed that propelled his successful career. Learn about the progress of scientific achievements throughout Pennsylvania and the impact Jerry's work has made on the medical device community.…

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David Anderson, John Nash MedTech Award 26:40

1y ago26:40

26:40

David Anderson, recipient of the 2024 John Nash MedTech Leadership Award, discusses his successful career in the medical device field. Learn more about David's exceptional achievements founding multiple companies and advancing innovation.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Representative Tim Briggs, State Official of the Year 27:47

1y ago27:47

27:47

A new episode of Being a Life Sciences Leader has just been released. In this episode, Pennsylvania State Representative Tim Briggs, recipient of the 2023 State Official of the Year Award, discusses his role as co-chair of the House Life Sciences Caucus. Learn more about Rep Briggs and how he works to support the life science industry that plays a …

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Tim Sullivan, President's Service Award 24:33

1y ago24:33

24:33

Tune in to Season 5 of the Being a Life Sciences Leader podcast to hear from the Annual Award recipients. In this episode, Tim Sullivan, recipient of the President's Service Award, discusses his remarkable career in government affairs. Learn more about Tim's role in implementing the adoption of significant policy initiatives.…

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2023 Wrap Up - Lessons Learned From Our Guests 20:19

1+ y ago20:19

20:19

As the year comes to an end, Chris Molineaux and Rachael Bushey take the mike one final time to discuss the major themes and top lessons. From a year with no shortage of challenges, hear the four best approaches our guests utilize to lead their teams and work toward a stronger future for their organization.…

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Tom Sellig, Adare Pharma Solutions 31:35

1+ y ago31:35

31:35

Tom Sellig, MBA, CEO of Adare Pharma Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of having a vision of collaboration and alignment within an organization. Learn more about Tom's journey in constructing a leadership team and discover key insights into effective decision-making practices.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Randy Hubbell, Carmell Corporation 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

31:51

Randy Hubbell, MBA, former President & CEO of Carmell Corporation, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of humility and persevering as a leader in the life sciences industry. Learn more about Randy's experience in building a culture within a start-up company, his role in creating a new brand identity and how he led a successful transition to…

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Pete DiBattiste, MD, Prolocor 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

Pete DiBattiste, M.D., President & CEO of Prolocor, joins the podcast to discuss his journey from practicing medicine to pursuing the life sciences industry and the transition from large pharma to a start-up company. Pete emphasizes the importance of building a network and the abundance of scientific advancements inside and outside the walls of big…

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Al Gianchetti, XyloCor Therapeutics 28:42

1+ y ago28:42

28:42

Al Gianchetti, President & CEO of XyloCor Therapeutics joins Chris and Rachael to discuss how more than 20 years in large pharma brought him to the opportunity of becoming the CEO of a biotech start-up. Learn Al's perspective on selecting the right team and how he has built his leadership traits over time.…

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Chris Burns, PhD - Venatorx Pharmaceuticals 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

32:12

Chris Burns, PhD, President & CEO of Venatorx, joins the podcast and discusses the importance of having confidence in life and leadership. Chris describes his personal journey fighting against external hurdles, the affect psychology has on all aspects of business and his passion for bridging the intersection of science and business.…

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Jeffrey Dayno, MD - Harmony Biosciences 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

Jeffrey Dayno, MD, President & CEO of Harmony Biosciences, discusses the jump from academia to industry, including how to know the right time to make that decision in your career. Dr. Dayno shares his passion for making a broad impact and and how he took his insights from clinical medicine and applied them as he advanced his career, so that his tea…

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Lake Paul - BioAnalysis 31:21

2y ago31:21

31:21

Lake Paul, PhD, Founder and President of BioAnalysis, shares his experience with empowering employees to continue learning. With a strong reputation for giving back, Lake gives his thoughts on the importance of companies taking real action to improve the community at-large.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Maureen Mulvihill - Actuated Medical 35:15

2y ago35:15

35:15

Hear the ins and outs of starting a small business from Actuated Medical President & CEO Maureen Mulvihill. Maureen shares her expertise at optimizing capital and how utilizing government grants can propel your business forward. Learn how continuing education is important for servant-leaders who strive to make their employees feel secure.…

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Phil Johnson, MD - Interius Biotherapeutics 34:59

2y ago34:59

34:59

Experienced life sciences industry and academia leader Dr. Phil Johnson, CEO of Interius Biotherapeutics, discusses the importance of finding out what your people need to succeed and being an advocate for them. Find out how Phil advanced through his career, aided occasionally by a little bit of luck and by identifying and seizing opportunities.…

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Joe Truitt - iECURE 37:31

2y ago37:31

37:31

Joe Truitt, CEO of iECURE, gives advice about how to build a culture as a CEO and how focusing on internal company needs leads to external success. As a non-scientist, Joe discusses how to evaluate opportunities in biotech without a scientific background and the importance of being aggressive while making future plans in biotech.…

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John Furey - Imvax 32:50

2y ago32:50

32:50

John Furey, CEO at Imvax, discusses the important qualities of leaders, including maintaining flexibility and curiosity while transitioning from technical prowess to leadership prowess. John also explains how hope and clarity are foundational traits for leaders to provide to their staff in order to build a successful team.…

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Tom Anderson - SwanBio Therapeutics 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

Tom Anderson, CEO and Director of SwanBio Therapeutics, explains how a mentor influenced a change early on in his career. Through his experience at both large pharma and start-ups, Tom discusses the importance of having a credo in business and how to manage a board in a way that benefits your company.…

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Brian Halak - Medical Excellence Capital 33:44

2y ago33:44

33:44

As an experienced biotech investor, Brian Halak, Managing Partner at Medical Excellence Capital, shares his perspective as a CEO/investor and what investors look for in a CEO. In this episode, learn about characteristics to look for in Board members and the importance of using communication skills to build a consensus on your team.…

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Doug Manion - Aclaris Therapeutics 33:18

2y ago33:18

33:18

A new episode of Being a Life Sciences Leader is available now! Doug Manion became the new President & CEO of Aclaris Therapeutics January 1, 2023. In this episode, learn how taking the time to talk with each employee when you're the new leader of an organization can help ease a change of leadership. Doug discusses his career and the importance of …

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Season 3 Introduction 32:01

2y ago32:01

32:01

The Season 3 introductory episode of Being a Life Sciences Leader podcast is available to stream! Your hosts, Chris Molineaux, President & CEO of Life Sciences PA and Rachael Bushey, Life Sciences Partner & Co-managing partner of the Philadelphia office of Goodwin Procter, share their own journeys to becoming life sciences leaders. From fascination…

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Julie McHugh 32:48

2+ y ago32:48

32:48

Julie McHugh brings more than 30 years in the biopharmaceutical industry, and currently serves on multiple boards as a director. In this episode, learn about the importance of owning your work and empowering your team to take on new challenges through honesty. Julie discusses how learning the science behind your work will positively impact the comp…

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Tara Muzsi - Janssen 31:21

2+ y ago31:21

31:21

Listen to Tara Muzsi discuss the importance of a hierarchy of priorities in decision-making that supported her work-life integration with a successful career at Janssen. Stream the episode now to hear Tara's tips on building a diverse team, the importance of culture and driving an innovation mindset.…

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Liam Kelly - Teleflex 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

33:46

Liam Kelly, Chairman, President, & CEO of Teleflex, discusses the importance of patient outcomes, and how the key to leadership in the industry is steadiness. Stream the episode now to learn how hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and focus can lead to great success for you and your team.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Peter Miller - Optinose 35:26

2+ y ago35:26

35:26

Hear from Peter Miller as he discusses his journey through successful entrepreneurship into the role of CEO at OptiNose. In this episode, Peter discusses board management, motivating a team, and how many leaders often confuse effort with success.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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John Witkowski - DSM Biomedical 32:46

2+ y ago32:46

32:46

In this episode of Being a Life Sciences Leader, President of DSM Biomedical, John Witkowski, discusses how he leads with humor and values continuous learning.By Life Sciences Pennsylvania

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Bruce Shook, Serial MedTech Entrepreneur 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

35:17

This week's guest, Bruce Shook, brings 40 years of experience pioneering new medical technologies in cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, psychiatry and peripheral vascular disease. He has raised more than $400 million in private equity for numerous companies, and most recently served as the CEO of two organizations that were sold to Philips …

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Ron Philip - Spark Therapeutics 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

33:39

Season 2 of Being a Life Sciences Leader is here! Our first episode welcomes guest Ron Philip, CEO of Spark Therapeutics in front of a live studio audience. Stream the episode to hear how Ron’s childhood as an immigrant to the U.S. helped forge a path in the life sciences that led to his current position. Ron discusses the importance of building a …

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