Oct. 20, 2024

From Microbiology to VP: Ani Sinha's Journey in Pharma

In this episode of Life Science Success, we welcome Ani Sinha, the Vice President of Commercial Operations at Shionogi Inc. Ani brings nearly 15 years of deep commercial expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. She shares her inspiring...

In this episode of Life Science Success, we welcome Ani Sinha, the Vice President of Commercial Operations at Shionogi Inc. Ani brings nearly 15 years of deep commercial expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. She shares her inspiring journey from studying microbiology and biochemistry at Yale and Columbia to holding strategic leadership roles at companies like Pfizer, Bayer, and Celgene. We delve into her current role at Shionogi, exploring how she leads functions like Analytics and Insights, Market Research, and Field Operations. Ani discusses the innovative projects she's excited about and how they're contributing to Shionogi's mission. She also shares the greatest piece of leadership advice she's ever received and opens up about what inspires, concerns, and excites her in the world of life sciences. Tune in to gain valuable career insights and explore the dynamic future of pharmaceutical advancements.

 

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
00:42 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing
01:25 Interview with Ani Sinha Begins
02:08 Ani Sinha's Career Journey
05:18 Transition from Lab to Consulting
07:58 Skills Gained from Management Consulting
11:25 Joining Shinogi and Role in Commercial Operations
20:13 Future of Commercial Operations
22:21 Building a Team: The Land of Misfit Toys
23:02 Navigating Different Companies and Roles
24:05 The Evolving Role of Analytics and Insights
25:41 Challenges in Market Research and Operations
29:32 Addressing Trends in Biotech and Pharma
32:13 Greatest Leadership Advice Received
34:44 Inspiration and Concerns in the Pharma Industry
40:52 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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