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Today we have A/Prof Rebecca Lim on the show! Rebecca is here to talk about her roles as Director of Project and Alliance Leadership with CTMC, and research group leader at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research.
She’s sharing how she balances the leadership requirements of these different roles. If you want to understand the requirements of leadership positions in academia versus industry then this episode is for you.
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Today we have Prof Yugeesh Lankadeva on the show! Yugeesh is here to talk about his role as leader of the ‘Translational Cardiovascular and Renal Research Group’ as well as ‘Head of Systems Neuroscience Theme’ at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.
He’s sharing how he grew his research profile to lead a basic science team that collaborates closely with clinicians.
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Today we have A/Prof Corey Tutt OAM on the show! Corey is here to talk about his role as CEO of Deadly Science.
He’s sharing his stories of good and bad advice he has received over his journey. If you’re trying to start something new but you’ve heard a lot of ‘no’ along the way then this episode is for you.
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Today we have Dr. Morley Muse on the show! Morley is cofounder and director of iSTEM Co a research, consulting, and talent-sourcing company aimed to enable the employment of women in Australia’s STEM organizations including women of color and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in STEM. She is also the co-founder of DEIR, the Diversity Equity Inclusion Retention online platform for job recruitment for STEM.
She’s sharing her passion for finding solutions to all sorts of problems. If you want an example of a leader, who leads by doing then this episode is for you.
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Today we have Prof Alan Duffy on the show! Prof Duffy is here to talk about his role as an astrophysicist at Swinburne University and his recently appointed role as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Flagship Initiatives. He’s also CEO of mDetect as well as a communicator of science in the Australian media.
He’s sharing how he manages these varied leadership roles and how he chooses new ones. This episode is for you if you’re trying to understand how to justify and manage diverse roles.
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Today we have Dr Anand Gautam on the show! He is the Executive Director & Emerging Science Lead (Asia & Asia Pacific) at Pfizer.
He’s sharing his wealth of knowledge from 30 years of experience in various leadership positions in academia, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries. If you’re looking for an excellent example of someone who has made career choices firmly aligned with their purpose and values then this episode is for you.
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Today we have A/Prof Tina Soulis on the show! Tina is the founder and director of Alithia Life Sciences, VP of Clinical Strategy and Development for Kinoxis Therapeutics and she has a portfolio of overseas-based clients for whom she is the Australian director.
She’s sharing some of the knowledge she has accrued over her time in the biotech sector and why she believes it is so important to pass the knowledge on. If you’re looking for an excellent example of a kind and generous leader, then this episode is for you.
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Today we have a special episode of “The Lead Candidate’ featuring our host Dr Simona Carbone! In January of 2023, Simona was invited to present the keynote address to the Melbourne Hub of the National Youth Science Forum. The National Youth Science Forum is based in Australia. It is a not-for-profit organization that runs a series of programs designed to encourage the passion of young people for science technology and engineering and maths.
She’s sharing how her journey to become a scientist started and some difficult lessons she’s learned along the way.
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Today we have George Zafiris on the show! George is one of the Directors of Molecule2Market is here to talk about how he is establishing a new US subsidiary for the Australian company.
George is sharing how he is building his new team. If you’re trying to build a team from the ground up this episode is for you.
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Today we have Dr Will Jorgensen on the show! Will is the Lead Medicinal Chemist at the biotech company Psylo. He is here to talk about his recent move from a leadership role in academia into industry.
He’s sharing his thought processes as he navigated this decision and how he finds the two different environments. If you’re trying to work out whether to move from academia into industry this episode is for you.
*Disclaimer I misheard Will in the episode. You can apply for an ARC DECRA within 5 years of completing your PhD but it runs for 3 years FTE*Go to theleadcandidate.com for more info.
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Today we have Dr Yee Lian Chew on the show! Yee Lian is here to talk about being an early-stage laboratory leader at a university. She is dropping gems this entire episode
She’s sharing why giving back to the scientific community through service is so important to her. If you’re trying to balance lab life with roles on different academic committees than this episode is for you.
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Today we have Dr Jill Wykosky on the show! Jill is Senior Director and Head of Neurogastroenterology in the GI Drug Discovery Unit at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and is here to talk about her leadership as part of a multinational company.
She’s sharing how she balances the needs and expectations of more senior management with those of her teams. If you’re trying to understand how to lead many different teams at once this episode is for you.
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Today we have Prof Greg O’Grady on the show! He’s Prof of Surgery, directs the Surgical Engineering Lab at the University of Auckland, and is a general and lower gastrointestinal surgeon. His research program has led to the launch of 2 start-ups. He is co-founder and currently CEO of Alimetry and Chief Scientific Officer at The Insides Company.
He’s sharing what he’s learnt in his ‘baptism of fire’ in transitioning from a research academic to CEO of a biotech company. If you’re trying to juggle lots of competing roles and interests then this episode is for you.
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Today we have Professor Stuart Maudsley on the show! Stuart is Head of the Receptor Biology Lab, Odysseus Professor of Receptor Pharmacology and Vice-Chair of the Department of Biomedical Research at the University of Antwerp. He is here to talk about leadership in academia, and where he thinks it should be going.
He’s sharing advice on choosing the right workplace so you can thrive. If you enjoy leadership without hierarchy then this episode is for you.
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Today we have Andrea Douglas on the show! Andrea is Senior Vice President of Organisation Transformation at CSL. She’s also a director for many organisations and businesses in Australia. She’s here to talk about balancing the people, business and science aspects of her many roles.
She’s sharing tips on getting the best out of your team. If want to be a positive and enthusiastic leader then this episode is for you.
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Today we have Prof Madhu Bhaskaran on the show! She leads the Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Madhu is here to talk about her new role as co-chair of Women in STEMM Australia.
She’s sharing her passion for being a voice for diversity on boards and organisations that she’s part of. If you’re trying to lead the way through advocacy on a topic you care about this episode is for you.
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Today we have Jenny Herz on the show! Jenny is here to talk about her role as managing director of Biointelect, and how she works with Karl Herz from Biocelect.
She’s sharing how she and Karl established the two companies and why they work together so well. The business models of Biointelect and Biocelect rely on collaboration, so if you’re trying to understand how to get the best working in a highly collaborative workplace this episode is for you.
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Today we have Dr. Gianrico Farrugia on the show! Gianrico is here to talk about his role as CEO and President of the Mayo Clinic, an American medical centre that has sites internationally.
Gianrico is sharing how he is using his leadership skills to transform healthcare provided by the Mayo Clinic to their patients. Since before COVID times, his team have been building a new platform for healthcare that involves a hybrid of digital services with the classic hospital setting. If you’re trying lead your team through big transformations and innovative change this episode is for you.
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Today we have Elizabeth de Somer on the show! Liz is here to talk about her role as CEO of Medicines Australia.
She’s sharing how she collaborates with government, clinicians, researchers, and patient groups to ensure the development of sound policies to support patients access to innovative medicines, vaccines and treatments. If you’re trying to lead a group of people with differing interests and motives then this episode is for you.
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Today we have Prof Fiona Stanley back on the show! Fiona is a former Australian of the Year and Australian Living Treasure. She is patron of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Western Australia, Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Western Australia and an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne. This is part 2 of our conversation with Fiona.
She’s sharing her experience of using her passions to fuel her leadership. If want to know how to make real change in society on the back of your scientific findings then this episode is for you.
Here’s what we talk about.
Balancing research and your passion projects with administrative duties What you value should be at the centre of your work The importance of being supported by a great administration teamCreating a workplace with a great culture The value of reviewing articles and grant applicationsWe also get into the latest research from her group regarding the extraordinarily low infection rates for Australia’s First Nations peoples. Find out more below:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32600222/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31545-2/fulltext https://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/covid-has-shown-us-what-an-indigenous-voice-to-parliament-would-look-like/news-story/1f4ed8458b0a6335c06d0e717759f453The Lead Candidate tool kit
https://www.telethonkids.org.au/contact-us/our-people/s/fiona-stanley/https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/391440-fiona-stanleyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-23/fiona-stanley-woman-behind-folate-to-stop-spina-bifida/12276118https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/history/interviews-australian-scientists/professor-fiona-stanleyThe Lead Candidate
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