Biotech Bytes
Biotech Bytes
Conversations with Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical IT Leaders
Welcome to The Swan Group’s Pharmaceutical Industry Podcast Biotech Bytes: Conversations with Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical IT Leaders, where expertise meets innovation at the crossroads of pharma and life sciences. With over four decades of rich industry history, our podcast delves into the critical topics and trends shaping the pharmaceutical landscape. Each episode brings you insights from industry leaders, discussions on best practices, and an in-depth look at the strategies driving success in the life sciences sector.
Join us as we explore the pulse of pharma through the lens of The Swan Group’s extensive network and specialized recruitment know-how.

Conversations with Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical IT Leaders
- EPISODE 45
In this episode, we talk about how AI is changing pharma marketing and communication. Nataliya Andreychuk, CEO of Viseven, explains how teams use AI to create content that follows rules [...]
- EPISODE 44
In this episode of Biotech Bites, host Steve Swan talks with leadership communication expert Michael Piperno about how to improve the way you communicate in the boardroom, in presentations, and [...]
- EPISODE 43
In biotech, speed and scale can’t come at the cost of security or sanity. As AI tools flood the market, figuring out what’s actually valuable and what’s noise is more [...]
- EPISODE 42
The end of the year isn’t just a time to slow down; it’s a time to look back, recalibrate, and actually talk about what worked. My guest for this holiday [...]
- EPISODE 41
AI isn’t just changing how we work; it’s reshaping what it means to be a professional. And the shift isn’t slowing down. In this episode, I’m joined by Bill Wallace, [...]
- EPISODE 40
Amid a rapidly changing biotech landscape, innovation and data are redefining how we discover and develop new medicines. In this episode, I sit down with Smbat Rafayelyan, founder and CEO [...]
- EPISODE 39
Recruiting has changed a lot, but some things never go out of style—like genuine relationships and knowing how to read people. In this episode, I sit down with someone who’s [...]
- EPISODE 38
Nothing about biotech IT stays static, and nothing moves faster than the expectations placed on small teams. In an industry packed with acronyms, compliance, and urgency, there's one shift that’s [...]
- EPISODE 37
When a biotech company starts thinking about going public, IT isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But it should be because getting your systems right early can [...]
- EPISODE 36
AI is changing the way we think about leadership, decision-making, and accountability. But where does empathy fit into this increasingly automated future? In this episode, I talk with Praveen Kamsetti, [...]