The Pharma Podcast
Welcome to The Pharma Podcast - Insights from industry experts and business leaders about important and current topics in Canadian Pharma, Biotech and Medtech.
Episodes
26 episodes
Rare Voices: Navigating Life with Uncommon Courage in Canada
On this special episode of the Pharma Podcast, we're honouring Rare Disease Month this February by delving into the personal and profound stories from the front lines of rare diseases in Canada. Our focus is on the unique challenges, healthcare...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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31:36
Florida’s Prescription for Change: The Impact of Florida’s Move to Import Canadian Drugs!
On this episode of the PharmaPodcast, we will discuss Florida, and its plans to import Drugs from Canada. Florida is making headlines for its bold move to import prescription drugs from Canada, a strategy aimed at reducing healthcare cost...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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29:45
A Year of Healing: Impact and Insights with Lois Brown from Health Partners International Canada
On this episode of the Pharma Podcast, my guest is Lois Brown, President of Health Partners International Canada, and on this episode of the Pharma Podcast, we discuss the transformative impact of global health initiatives, the critical role of...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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27:45
Data Unleashed: Unmasking the Real World Evidence Revolution
On this episode of the PharmaPodcast, my guest is Tara Cowling, President and Managing Principal at Medlior Health Outcomes Research. Tara is a leader in Real World Evidence, HTA (Health Technology Assessments) and Outcomes Research.We ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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51:06
Unlocking the Mind: Exploring Psilocybin's Potential for Healing PTSD and Enhancing Brain Health
On this episode of the PharmaPodcast, my guest is Greg Rutherford, Chief Commercial Officer at Apex Labs, a Vancouver based patient driven pharmaceutical company that develops and commercialises clinically evaluated psilocybin-derived ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:44
Ukraine - Starting and Running a Business in Difficult Circumstances
On this episode of the PharmaPodcast, I have an extra special guest. Artem Brytchenko is CEO at Platforce, a company based in Ukraine that he continues to run, in spite of all the adversity he is facing during a time of war. I’m sure you ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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20:04
Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger - Bringing awareness to Rare Disease Day
On this episode of the Pharma Podcast, my extra-special guest is Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger, President & CEO at Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders.To mark Rare Disease Day, which we celebrate on the last day of Feb...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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48:12
The NEAR Future of Regenerative medicine
On this episode of the Pharma Podcast, my guest is Dr, Drew Taylor, founder and CEO of ACORN BIOLABS.As an entrepreneur and regenerative medicine pioneer, Drew is making breakthrough medicine accessible for everyday people...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:17
CPOINT CAPITAL - How a Changing Economy is Affecting Investor Appetites
Welcome to the Pharma Podcast, conversations with industry experts and business leaders about important and current topics in Canadian pharma, biotech and medtech.On this episode of the PharmaPodcast, my guest is Jesse Buckstein, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:04
Bloom Burton - Healthcare Investment Market in Canada
Welcome to the Pharma Podcast, conversations with industry experts and business leaders about important and current topics in Canadian pharma, biotech and medtech.On this episode of the PharmaPodcast, my guest is Brian Bloom, CEO, Bloom...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:34
Health Partners International of Canada's Emergency Response to UKRAINE
Support Health Partners Ukraine Relief effortsOn this episode of the PharmaPodcast my guest is Lois Brown, President of Health Partners International of Canada. Lois and I discuss Health Partners and its response ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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19:36
Build vs. Buy Pendulum: Should CROs buy technology capabilities or should they develop them in-house?”
On this episode of The Pharma Podcast, my guest is Raj Indupuri, CEO, eClinical Solutions. Raj and I explore the Build vs. Buy Pendulum: Should CROs buy technology capabilities or should they develop them in-house?” <...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:52
Current Commercial Landscape for Pharma in Canada
On this episode of the PharmaPodcast my guest is Michael Cloutier, founding partner at Accelera Canada. Mike has been CEO/President/GM of seven Canadian companies and affiliates including: Searle, Pharmacia, AstraZeneca, COTI, Inte...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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11:37
Do BioSimilars Need a Patient Support Program?
On this episode of the Pharma Podcast my guest is Nicole Serena, President and Managing Director at PSPConsult, a division of Waldron & Associates and co-founder of PSPCertify – a new Certification Program for PSP Professionals.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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13:27
CADTH - Streamlined Input Processes for Patients and Clinicians
Ryan Clarke is CEO and founder of Advocacy Solutions and a Senior Partner at Accelera Canada, where he is responsible for Advocacy & Stakeholder Relations.In this episode of The Pharma Podcast Ryan discusses CADTH (Canadian...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:22
PMPRB New Guidelines Affecting Drug Pricing in Canada
On this episode of The Pharma Podcast my guest is Lindy Forte, Senior Partner, Health Technology Assessment at Accelera Canada . Lindy discusses the Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board (PMPRB), the amendments to the P...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:35
Canadian Attitudes on Healthcare and Telemedicine
In this episode of the PharmaPodcast my guest is Vijay Wadhawan, Vice President, Health and Wellness at Environics Research. Getting fast, convenient access to healthcare can be frustrating for many Canadians. COVID19 has exa...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:52
Canadian R&D Investment & its Promise in the Wake of COVID-19
In this episode of The Pharma Podcast, my guest is Brian Bloom, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Burton. Brian gives us a snap shot of the Canadian R&D landscape, its promise, and how Canadian innovation has been impacted by C...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:23
COVID19 Vaccine Distribution in Canada-- Industry Perspective
Several COVID19 vaccine candidates are in development and launch plans are being drafted. Progress is unfolding at an unprecedented pace. More than 200
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:17
Considerations for an Evolved Pharma Commercial Model in the wake of COVID-19
In this episode of The Pharma Podcast we discuss Considerations for an Evolved Pharma Commercial Model in the wake of COVID-19. My guest is Tiana DiMichele, Director, Business Development, Impres Inc. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:32
COVID-19 Financial Resources Available to Canadian Pharma
In this Episode of The Pharma Podcast we will discuss the financial resources available to Canadian life science companies facing financial hardship in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. My guest is Dan Juskovic, Head, Life S...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:16
COVID-19 Special Edition – Canadian Access to Future Coronovirus Treatment – Canadian Regulatory Framework
In this episode I spoke with Nathaniel Lipkus, intellectual property litigator, and partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.Nate is a legal expert on patent and regulatory issues facing pharmaceutical and biotechnology compa...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:10
Canada's Drug Supply Chain: COVID-19 Special Edition
This is a special edition of The Pharma Podcast.Daniel Chiasson, President and CEO of the Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management (CAPDM), provides his insights on “Canada's Drug Supply Chain and how CAPDM and its membe...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:40
The Evolving Role of Specialty Pharmacy in Canada.
Jane Farnham is a recognized thought leader in streamlining the complex processes for patients receiving speciality medications. She has both a professional and personal interest in the rare disease space. In this episode, Jane will...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:35
Market Entry in Canada and the Pitfalls to Avoid - a GM's Perspective.
Accelera Canada is Canada’s premier consulting firm offering end to end advice and services to emerging companies wanting to bring their new medical innovation to Canada. Deborah Brown is one of Canada's most experienced General Ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:23