By Mary Smith|2026-03-31T07:33:18-04:00April 9th, 2026|
In this episode, Fernando Bardella shares why diversity in experience and thinking plays a critical role in building better AI systems and stronger business outcomes in biotech and the pharmaceutical industry. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ With experience across more than 40 countries, Fernando explains [...]
By Mary Smith|2026-03-06T03:06:02-05:00March 19th, 2026|
Technology leadership insights #technologyleadership #peoplefirsttech #biotechinsights In this episode, Michael Saitow explains why technology success begins with people and clear goals. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ Many companies pick tools before defining what they want to build and why. They focus on automation and AI [...]
By Mary Smith|2026-02-20T08:10:55-05:00February 26th, 2026|
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 and connects with doctors and patients. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ We cover how marketing [...]
By Mary Smith|2026-02-09T03:09:40-05:00February 5th, 2026|
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 in interviews. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ They break down real communication coaching tips, why [...]
By Mary Smith|2026-01-13T11:50:34-05:00January 13th, 2026|
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 critical than ever. I sat down with Tyson Kamikawa, VP of IT at Syndax Pharmaceuticals, to talk about building [...]
By Mary Smith|2025-12-23T10:56:29-05:00December 23rd, 2025|
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 edition is Mary Louise Smith, the person you’ve probably emailed, called, or heard laughing in the background of every [...]
By Mary Smith|2025-11-26T16:37:44-05:00December 3rd, 2025|
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, Chief Information Officer at Intercept Pharmaceuticals, and our first-ever repeat guest. Bill brings a deep blend of business and [...]
By Mary Smith|2025-10-17T14:41:23-04:00November 12th, 2025|
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 of Bioneex, a platform that connects early-stage biotech innovators with investors and pharma companies through AI-driven insights. Smbat shares [...]
By Mary Smith|2025-10-17T14:17:17-04:00October 22nd, 2025|
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 built her career on that very foundation. I’m joined by Janelle Razzino, President and Founder of Razzino Associates, a [...]
By Mary Smith|2025-09-30T19:48:51-04:00September 30th, 2025|
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 rewriting the rules: AI. In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Dushney, a veteran CIO who’s helped shape the [...]