In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bernardo Cervantes, leading the charge in microbiome science, with a mix of experience and insights:

• Bernardo is the Co-Founder and COO of Concerto Biosciences, a biotech pioneering the development of microbial consortia-based therapeutics.
• With a robust background in microbial engineering, Bernardo has dedicated his career to studying microbial interactions and microbiome health. His expertise spans sythetic biology and metabolic engineering.
• Bernardo is internationally recognised for his contributions to microbiome science, particularly in translating complex microbial ecology into practical applications. His work at Concerto Biosciences has positioned him as a thought leader in developing next-generation microbial therapeutics.
• Prior to co-founding Concerto Biosciences, Bernardo earned his PhD in Microbiology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Concerto has been active at major scientific conferences, including the 2024 BIO International Convention, where Concerto Biosciences was featured in the NIH Innovation Zone.

In this episode, we discuss the future of microbiome sciences, Bernardo’s key learnings throughout his career, how he’s adapted his leadership as one of three Co-Founders, management, a great opportunity within the market and a lot more. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in leadership.

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Dr. Bernardo Cervantes

Chief Operations Officer at Concerto Biosciences

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernacularbio/

Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Career Beginnings & Concerto Biosciences

10:16 Concerto Biosciences - Key Learnings

15:26 Team Building & Culture

23:52 Quickfire Questions

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Dermatology

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Watanabe, a titan of biotech and pharma, and leader shaping the future of medicine:

• CEO of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, one of the few commercial stage Dermatology focused Biopharma companies; leading them from startup to IPO to commercial success.
• 25+ years in biotech and pharma with expertise across of various Therapeutic areas.
• Proven leader in life sciences, known for building and scaling companies from early-stage to FDA approval - with leadership forged from time spent in the U.S. Navy.
• Former roles at Kythera, Lilly Amgen, and Allergan - driving strategy, R&D, and game-changing product launches.
• Champion of innovation, access, and purpose-driven leadership across the biopharma ecosystem

In this episode, we discuss everything from How Frank built Arcutis, motivation and Self-Improvement that is grounded from his experience in the Navy, revealing the key to success as a leader in the industry. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in leadership.

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Dr. Frank Watanabe

President, CEO At Arcutis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-watanabe-419711/

Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Career Beginnings + Arcutis

05:01 Leadership & Growth

20:52 Motivation & Self Improvement

27:40 Personality Traits To Succeed In Pharma

33:30 What’s Next For Arcutis

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Dermatology

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Volker Koscielny, a distinguished figure in the pharmaceutical industry, with a wealth of experience and a forward thinking approach to medical innovation:

• CMO at Almirall, a global pharmaceutical company specialising in medical dermatology, dedicated to developing innovative treatments for skin diseases.
• 20+ years of experience in dermatology, bridging between R&D, business development, marketing, and sales.
• Recognised globally for his commitment to understanding patient needs and demonstrating the real-world value of medicines.
• Former roles at Celgene, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Servier and Boehringer Ingelheim, leaving Volker with the experience to lead and scale cross-functional teams ensures the seamless integration of regulatory, clinical, and commercial strategies.
• Volker recently contributed to Almirall’s 15th annual Skin Academy, a conference that brings together dermatologists from across Europe to discuss advancements in inflammatory skin diseases and patient well-being.
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In this episode, we discuss the future of dermatology, Volker’s insights from industry roundtables, and the key experiences and achievements that shaped his success in the field. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in leadership.

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Dr. Volker Koscielny

Chief Medical Officer at Almirall

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/volker-koscielny/

Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Leadership In Life Sciences

10:40 Potential In Dermatology

16:21 Functionality As A Leader

22:40 Achievements & Wrapping Up

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Dermatology

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Kim, a true trailblazer at the cutting edge of science and medicine:

• Co-Founder at Alys Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company with an innovation focus on immuno-dermatology, redefining how we understand chronic itch and skin inflammation. Brian is also the Director of the Mark Lebwohl Center for Neuroinflammation and Sensation and the Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions.
• Sol and Clara Kest Professor and Vice Chair of Research in Dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
• Nearly two decades of experience spanning dermatology, immunology, allergy and neuroscience.
• Internationally recognised for unlocking the mysteries of itch biology, opening doors to entirely new therapeutic approaches.
• Previously the Co-Founder of Nuogen Pharma and now on the scientific advisory board for Attovia Therapeutics and Triveni Bio. Brian is also an advisor for Septerna - helping to translate scientific insights into next-generation therapies.
• Recent keynote speaker at the prestigious Friedman Brain Institute’s Neuroscience Retreat, as well as plenary talks across both allergy and dermatology like the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Presidential Plenary Session (2/23/2024) and the Marion B. Sulzberger, MD Memorial Award and Lectureship at the American Academy of Dermatology March of 2024 - proving how his work resonates across disciplines.

In this episode, we discuss everything from Innovation & AI in dermatology to Leadership in Academia vs Industry. Brian also reveals the reason Dermatology is securing so much funding in 2025. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in leadership.

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Dr. Brian Kim

Co-Founder At Alys Pharmaceuticals

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Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Innovation & AI

11:08 Communication & Motivation

23:58 Leadership in Industry VS Academia

35:32 Why Dermatology Secures Funding

49:29 Quickfire Questions

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Dermatology #Immunology

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juergen Reess, a Board-Certified Neurologist with an incredible career spanning over 20 years in corporate and drug development leadership roles at Boehringer Ingelheim. After an extensive career in big pharma, Juergen transitioned into the world of biotech, where he now plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine.

Juergen is the Founder & CEO of MoglingBio Inc, an innovative company in the longevity space, pioneering novel pharmacological approaches to rejuvenate old stem cells, a field with immense potential. As well as this, Juergen is also the Fractional CMO of SciRhom, a Munich-based clinical-stage biotech tackling autoimmune diseases with iRhom2-targeting therapies, where they have just secured a €63M Series A funding round to propel their groundbreaking work.

In this insightful conversation, we explore, how Juergen kick-started his career in life sciences, how he kept his career "fresh" in a big pharma setting by taking on new challenges, the challenges and adaptions from transitioning from big pharma to biotech, lessons from founding and funding his own biotech ventures, what "Longevity" really means in the biotech world, how he adapts across various therapeutic areas and much more.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone in life sciences, whether you're a scientist, entrepreneur, investor, or industry leader. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on innovation, adaptability, and leadership in biotech!

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Dr. Juergen Reess

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Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Career Beginnings

10:23 Shifting to Biotech

16:13 Founding a Biotech

21:15 Communicating with Investors

24:41 AI in Life Sciences

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Oncology #Neurology

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In this episode, our guest is Dr. Ingmar Bruns, M.D., Ph.D., a pioneer in biotech leadership and hematologist/oncologist. Dr Bruns is the Executive VP and CMO at Trillium Therapeutics Inc., a clinical stage immuno-oncology company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer. We discuss Ingmar's breadth of experience in academia, where he studied medicine at both the Medical University of Vienna, as well as the Universität zu Lübeck, He then spent many years at both the University of Düsseldorf and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

We discuss a variety of topics including Ingmar’s successes and mistakes, drug development, golden rules for biotechs, as well as fundraising in the life science industry. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in leadership.

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Dr. Ingmar Bruns

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Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Career Beginnings

12:12 Key Accomplishments and Reflections

20:50 Persistence in Drug Development

27:52 Identifying Differentiators in Biotechs

38:00 Communicating with Investors

53:17 Traits of Effective Leadership

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Oncology #Hematology

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In this episode, our episode is Dr. Christophe Giot, a highly accomplished global executive with a foundation as a clinical cardiologist and extensive experience in Clinical and Medical Affairs across diverse therapeutic areas including cardiology (interventional cardiology, structural heart), vascular diseases, interventional oncology, urology, immunology, and rare diseases. Dr. Giot is the CMO and VP Clinical Affairs at Affluent Medical, and attended Université libre de Bruxelles to study Cardiology and become a MD. We discuss how Christophe kick-started his career in the Life Science Industry, before transitioning to Pharma, as well as the key achievements and milestones he made along the way.

Dr. Christophe Giot delivers a combination of stories and insights, including discussion on soft skills, communicating with investors, team building, AI in Pharma, the power of networking, onboarding, and a lot more. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in leadership.

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Dr. Cristophe Giot

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Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Career Beginnings

08:03 Transitioning to Industry

14:27 Communicating with Stakeholders

16:36 The Role of AI in Pharma

19:19 Hiring and Onboarding Best Practices

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Oncology #Cardiology

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In this Episode, our guest is Dr. Michael Tusche, Ph.D., M.B.A, a visionary biotech leader and seasoned investor in the space. Dr. Tusche is also the CEO of 3io Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of the next generation of viral immunotherapies for cancer. Dr. Tusche is also the Co-Founder and current Board Director at Nirsum Labs, a biotechnology company inventing and developing new medications for opioid use disorder (OUD). We discuss how Michael began his career, from his academia spanning a number of years at the University of Victoria as well as the University of Toronto, to then moving into industry. We then move into a discussion on investing into biotechs, and Dr. Tusche provides insight on how to become a successful biotech leader, with interesting stories and optimisation tips.

Dr. Tusche reveals an amazing blend of experiences and advice, featuring discussions of early investment, oncology, micromanagement, addiction, ChatGPT, and obesity. This conversation applies broadly to all types of connections in the Life Sciences Industry, and aims to educate and inspire those who want to excel in leadership.

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Dr. Micheal Tusche

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcbiotechceo/

Lawrence Rose

Co-Founder + Talent Solutions Director At ARTO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Career Beginnings

08:12 Investing In & Leading Biotech Companies

14:44 Differentiators in Biotech Success

24:42 Trends in Biotechs

36:45 Building Optimised Teams in Biotechs

45:06 Quick-fire Round

#LeadingBeyondTheLab #ARTOTalent #Biotechnology #Oncology

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