Best Tom Froggatt Podcasts (2025)

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Rafal Kaminski, Angelini Pharma 43:55

19h ago43:55

43:55

When it comes to brain health, few people have dedicated more of their career to pushing the field forward than Rafal Kaminski, Chief Scientific Officer at Angelini Pharma. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Rafal shares the journey that’s taken him from medical school in Poland to leading R&D efforts across UCB, Roche, and now Angelini. Alon…

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DGR 157 Mike Mello SIMPLESIDE AI on Sales, Agency Recruitment, AI, and Automation 29:38

5d ago29:38

29:38

In this episode, Dandan interviews Mike Mello, founder of SIMPLESIDE AI, where we break down tips and insights on topics such as: Sales careers Earning potential Tips for those looking to succeed in agency recruitment/staffing Future of the business/industry with regard to AI and automation As always, join Dandan's next training on agencyrecruitmen…

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Martin Brenner, iBio 55:22

8d ago55:22

55:22

This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Martin Brenner, CEO and CSO of iBio and one of Biotech’s most experienced R&D leaders. Martin shares his journey from pharmacologist to global R&D executive, with leadership roles at Pfenex, Recursion, AstraZeneca, and Stoke Therapeutics. Now at iBio, he leads a company developing gene therapies fo…

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Lessons in Sales from a Former History Teacher 35:35

8d ago35:35

35:35

Rob shares his intriguing journey from earning a degree in history and teaching high school to thriving in the life sciences industry for over 15 years. He discusses the deliberate decisions and natural inclinations that led him to transition into sales and marketing in medical imaging. His career path weaves through various roles in startups and f…

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Erica Barnell, Geneoscopy 43:53

15d ago43:53

43:53

This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Erica Barnell, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of Geneoscopy. Erica shares how Geneoscopy is transforming gastrointestinal health with a platform that uses RNA biomarkers from stool samples to diagnose, monitor, and help prevent colorectal cancer and other GI diseases. She talks about the insp…

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Michael Lutz, iotaSciences & osteolabs 47:47

22d ago47:47

47:47

This week’s guest on Careers in Discovery is Michael Lutz, CEO of Iota Sciences and Osteolabs. Michael leads two innovative companies - one pioneering single-cell and stem cell handling technologies, the other developing early diagnostics for osteoporosis and bone metastasis. He shares his journey from chemist to Biotech entrepreneur, what he learn…

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Paulo Fontoura, Xaira Therapeutics 45:43

29d ago45:43

45:43

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we're joined by Paulo Fontoura, Chief Medical Officer at Xaira Therapeutics. Paulo shares his journey from neurology and academia into big pharma and now Biotech, reflecting on what he learns along the way. He talks about Xaira’s bold mission to use AI not just to speed up drug development, but to rethink ho…

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Tim Sparey, Tay Therapeutics 41:55

1M ago41:55

41:55

This week on Careers in Discovery, we're joined by Tim Sparey, Executive Chair at Tay Therapeutics and Non-Executive Chair at Concr. Tim shares his journey from early days as a medicinal chemist at Merck to a career spanning business development, CEO roles, and now chairing multiple early-stage Biotech companies. He talks about the shift from opera…

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Ashley Zehnder, Fauna Bio 47:00

1M ago47:00

47:00

Ashley Zehnder is the CEO & Co-founder of Fauna Bio, a company that uses comparative genomics and evolutionary biology to identify novel drug targets by studying how other species resist and recover from disease. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Ashley shares her journey from exotic animal vet to cancer biology PhD, and how that unique back…

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Søren Melsing, EXOCURE 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

Søren Melsing is the CEO of EXOCURE, a company harnessing the therapeutic and delivery potential of exosomes across oncology, inflammation, and beyond. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Søren shares his journey from chemical engineer to Biotech CEO, including leadership roles in R&D, commercial strategy, and company-building across Europe. H…

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Remi-Martin Laberge, Arda Therapeutics 50:07

2M ago50:07

50:07

This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Remi-Martin Laberge, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Arda Therapeutics. Remi shares his journey from academic research to building companies, the lessons he learned at Unity Biotechnology, and how Arda is using single-cell sequencing and targeted antibodies to eliminate disease-driving c…

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Markus Gruell, Autolus Therapeutics 46:21

2M ago46:21

46:21

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Markus Gruell, Senior Vice President of Corporate Quality at Autolus, one of the UK’s leading CAR-T therapy pioneers. Markus takes us behind the scenes of Autolus’ journey from a UCL spinout to a commercial-stage Biopharma company, offering a rare look at how quality underpins every part of t…

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Lara Campana, Resolution Therapeutics 51:26

2M ago51:26

51:26

Our guest this week, Lara Campana is SVP of Research & Translational Science and a co-founder of Resolution Therapeutics, a company developing regenerative macrophage therapies for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Lara shares her journey from medical Biotechnology student in Milan to Biotech executive in …

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Beyond the Lab: Entrepreneurship with David Nathan. CEO of Scaler Marketing. 34:45

2M ago34:45

34:45

In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of David Nathan, a founder with a deep-rooted passion for the life sciences, stemming from his childhood experiences in labs at Princeton and New England Bio Labs. David details his path from working various roles in science and sales, to founding scaler, a life science-focused agency. He high…

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Pascal Lestrate, Vicebio 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

After nearly two decades at GSK, Pascal Lestrate took a leap into Biotech, joining Vicebio as Chief Preclinical Science Officer. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Pascal shares how the shift from big pharma to early-stage Biotech gave him a chance to return to hands-on science - and start with a blank page. We explore the pioneering work Vic…

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Lalit Sharma, Stealth Mode Biotech 38:36

3M ago38:36

38:36

From New Delhi to Kentucky to Biotech founder, Lalit Sharma’s journey into drug discovery has been one of relentless learning and ambition. In this episode, Lalit shares how his love for chemistry led him from a PhD in organic synthesis to leading cutting-edge drug discovery programs that reached clinical trials. Now the founder and CEO of a stealt…

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Jelena Aleksic, SparkBio 39:48

3M ago39:48

39:48

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Jelena Aleksic, a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and director at SparkBio. Jelena shares her fascinating journey from genetics researcher to founder and start-up builder, including the lessons she learned from creating seven businesses across life sciences, tech, and even live entertain…

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Beyond Sales: Unveiling the Impact of AI and Diversity with Berendia Jackson. Sales Leader. 32:23

3M ago32:23

32:23

The discussion spans Berendia's journey from her early passion for science to her significant roles in commercial sales and leadership at renowned companies like GE Healthcare, Millipore, and Miltenyi Biotec. The narrative explores the evolution of sales tools, the impact of AI on the future of sales, and the intersection of technical and soft skil…

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Lars van der Veen, iOnctura 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

After nearly two decades in big pharma, Lars van der Veen made the leap to entrepreneurship, co-founding iOnctura, a clinical-stage Biotech developing low-disruption therapies that target the tumour-stroma crosstalk to improve patient outcomes in cancer. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Lars shares his journey from medicinal chemist to Biot…

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From Lab Bench to Boardroom: Jeff Storelee, Managing Partner at North Star Scientific 24:52

3M ago24:52

24:52

In this episode, Pat talks to a veteran of the life science industry, tracing a career that spans over 20 years. Starting from an early interest in sciences and an ambition to become a doctor, Jeff shares how a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Minnesota set the stage for his career path. With insights into the cha…

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Juozas Gordevicius, VUGENE 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Juozas Gordevicius, founder of VUGENE, a bioinformatics company making complex multi-omics data analysis accessible to scientists across academia and industry. Juozas joined us to talk about his unconventional journey from computer science into the world of life sciences, how a chance meeti…

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Mirko Buchholz, PerioTrap 54:26

4M ago54:26

54:26

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Mirko Buchholz, Co-founder and Managing Director at PerioTrap Pharmaceuticals, a Biotech company on a mission to revolutionize oral health by tackling one of the most widespread and underestimated diseases in the world - periodontitis. Mirko shares how a passion for chemistry and biology spar…

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From Developing Software to Saving Lives with RJ Kedziora, COO of Estenda Solutions 30:14

4M ago30:14

30:14

In this engaging conversation, RJ Kedziora shares his fascinating journey from a background in computer science to becoming a pioneering entrepreneur in the life sciences and healthcare industry. He discusses the evolution of AI from the early days to its current explosion with tools like ChatGPT and its potential to revolutionize healthcare. RJ al…

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Annelise Vuidepot, Immunocore 42:26

4M ago42:26

42:26

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Tom meets with Annelise Vuidepot, Chief Technology Officer and UK Site Head at Immunocore, one of the UK’s most successful Biotech companies. Annelise was there on day one in 2000, when Immunocore spun out from Oxford University, and she’s been at the heart of the company’s pioneering work in T-cell receptor…

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Robert Fletcher, Nanolyx 37:41

4M ago37:41

37:41

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Robert Fletcher, co-founder and CEO of Nanolyx, a company developing sustainable antimicrobial technologies that could help solve one of the world’s biggest challenges: antimicrobial resistance. Robert shares his unconventional path into Biotech - from working every entry-level job under th…

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The Power of People and Culture in Biotech with Tom Froggatt, CEO of Singular. 28:01

4M ago28:01

28:01

In this episode, Tom and Pat discuss the importance of fostering positive cultures to guide companies through tough times and to success. Tom shares his unexpected journey from studying English literature at King's College to becoming a leader in the life science sales industry. The conversation delves into the significance of culture in biotech co…

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Søren Bregenholt, Alligator Bioscience 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Søren Bregenholt, CEO of Alligator Bioscience, a company developing tumour-directed immunotherapies to treat aggressive cancers such as pancreatic cancer. Søren shares his journey from academic immunologist to biotech CEO, including pivotal moments in his career - from his experiences at the …

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Chelsea Trengrove, Neoclease 30:56

4M ago30:56

30:56

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma meets with Chelsea Trengrove, CEO & co-founder of Neoclease, a start-up pioneering AI-designed, gene-specific editors that aim to overcome the safety, specificity, and scalability challenges of CRISPR-based therapies. Chelsea shares how her lifelong fascination with the brain and a PhD in neuroscience e…

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Ulrika Norin, Serendo Therapeutics 27:23

5M ago27:23

27:23

From a childhood hospital bed to the founding of her own Biotech company, Ulrika Norin’s journey into drug discovery has been anything but conventional. In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we speak with the founder and CEO of Serendo Therapeutics about her mission to transform treatment for autoimmune disease - starting with a breakthrough she…

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From Fertilizers to Future Tech with Mark Whittaker, President of AminoAcids.com 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

Pat talks to a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of multiple biotech ventures, Mark Whittaker. They delve into the journey of founding companies like Flywheel Conversion and Twin Cities Biotech Consulting. The guest shares experiences from a 20-year stint at Biotechne, detailing roles from protein research to process engineering and the transition …

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Jostein Dahle, Blue Wave Therapeutics 27:56

5M ago27:56

27:56

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Jostein Dahle, Chief Technology Officer at Blue Wave Therapeutics. Jostein has spent over two decades in radionuclide therapy, taking discoveries from the lab to patients. Now, he's developing a new treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and challenging brain cancers, using ta…

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Karin Conde-Knape, Novo Nordisk 46:59

5M ago46:59

46:59

This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Karin Conde-Knape, Senior Vice President of Global Drug Discovery at Novo Nordisk. Karin’s career has taken her from a PhD in cardiovascular science to leadership roles in big pharma, business development, and drug discovery. Now, she oversees early-stage research, external innovation, and portfoli…

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Dave Hallett, Recursion 44:16

5M ago44:16

44:16

This week on Careers in Discovery, we welcome back Dave Hallett, now Chief Scientific Officer at Recursion, following the recent merger with Exscientia. The last five years have been transformative for Dave, from leading AI-driven drug discovery at Exscientia to navigating one of Biotech’s biggest IPOs and stepping into the CEO role in a challengin…

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From Frog Blood Researcher to Marketing Innovator: Jasmine's Path in Life Science 27:22

5M ago27:22

27:22

In this episode of the Pathways in Life Science podcast, host Pat Téa welcomes Jasmine Gruia-Gray, Chief Marketing Officer, Conifer Life Sciences Group and Board Member of SAMPS (Sales and Marketing Professionals in Life Sciences). Jasmine shares her journey from academia to the marketing realm in the life sciences industry, highlighting her work w…

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Mikko Turunen, RNatives 36:13

5M ago36:13

36:13

This week on Careers in Discovery, Emma sits down with Mikko Turunen, founder and CSO of RNatives, a company pioneering RNA activation for therapeutic use. Mikko’s journey has taken him from academia to Biotech entrepreneurship, with more than 25 years in gene therapy. He shares the story behind RNatives, the challenges of launching a company in a …

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Josef Christensen, ImmuneAGE Bio 37:54

5M ago37:54

37:54

This week on Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Josef Christensen, Chief Operating Officer at ImmuneAGE Bio. Josef started out in academia, completing a PhD at Harvard Stem Cell Institute, before moving into consulting, venture capital, pharma, and Biotech startups. Now, he’s leading efforts to rejuvenate the immune system and combat age-relat…

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Dominique Verhelle, NextRNA Therapeutics 44:43

6M ago44:43

44:43

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Tom sits down with Dominique Verhelle, Co-Founder, President and CEO of NextRNA Therapeutics, a company pioneering the use of long non-coding RNAs in drug discovery. Dominique takes us through her unconventional journey - from aspiring flight attendant to Biotech entrepreneur - sharing the pivotal moments th…

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Christian Schroeter, Topas Therapeutics 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Christian Schroeter, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at Topas Therapeutics. Christian’s work focuses on developing immune tolerance therapies for autoimmune diseases, using nanoparticle technology to retrain the immune system. With Topas recently completing a Phase 2a trial in c…

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Theonie Anastassiadis, Prologue Medicines 32:00

6M ago32:00

32:00

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Theonie Anastassiadis, Senior Principal at Flagship Pioneering and Founding President of Prologue Medicines. Theonie’s work is all about uncovering ground-breaking biology and turning it into transformative Biotech companies. She shares her journey from academia to venture creation, her exp…

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Riccardo Panella, Resalis Therapeutics 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

On this episode of Careers in Discovery, we spoke with Riccardo Panella, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Resalis Therapeutics, and Associate Professor at the Center of RNA Medicine in Copenhagen. Riccardo shared his journey from academia to Biotech entrepreneurship, discussing how a serendipitous discovery during his postdoctoral research a…

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Graham Dempsey, Quiver Bioscience 46:00

6M ago46:00

46:00

This week on Careers in Discovery, we spoke with Graham Dempsey, CSO of Quiver Bioscience, to talk about his journey from a passion for sports medicine to leading a company at the cutting edge of neuroscience drug discovery. Graham shared how Quiver is combining stem cell models, optogenetics, and AI to study brain diseases at an unprecedented scal…

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Bringing Life to Life Sciences: Carl's Unconventional Tale 22:38

6M ago22:38

22:38

Carl shares his extraordinary career journey, transitioning from a commercial director at Alamo Rent A Car to a city councillor and eventually landing in the life sciences industry. Along the way, he details his experiences in marketing, travel, and working with various organizations like Technopark Montréal and Admare BioInnovations/ Neomed. The c…

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Marco Schmidt, biotx.ai 27:57

6M ago27:57

27:57

This week on Careers in Discovery, we sat down with Marco Schmidt, CSO of biotx.ai, to talk about AI, Biotech, and the future of drug discovery. Marco’s career has taken him from Biochemistry to Biotech start-ups, where he’s using causal inference to reshape clinical trials and drug development. We explored the evolution of AI in science, the rise …

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Tommi Kainu, GlyProVac 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

This week on Careers in Discovery, we’re joined by Tommi Kainu, Chairman of GlyProVac, a Biotech developing bacterial vaccines with the potential to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Tommi’s career has taken him from medicine and research to consulting at BCG and leadership roles in Biotech. He shared insights on GlyProVac’s work, why commercial thi…

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Martijn Van De Bunt, Cytoki Pharma 35:38

7M ago35:38

35:38

This week, Emma spoke with Martijn Van De Bunt, Chief Scientific Officer at Cytoki Pharma, a pioneering Biotech in Denmark developing IL-22-based therapies for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease. Martijn shared insights from his journey from medicine and academia to leading a lean, globally connected Biotech team advancing tra…

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Jordi Carreras-Puigvert, Phenaros Pharmaceuticals 24:40

7M ago24:40

24:40

This week, we welcomed Jordi Carreras-Puigvert, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of Phenaros, a Swedish company revolutionising drug discovery at the intersection of artificial intelligence and life sciences. Jordi shared his journey from personal tragedy inspiring a career in science, to leading a cutting-edge platform combining high-conten…

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DGR 156 Recruitment Career, Business, and Sales Tips with Tom Froggatt, Founder of Singular 40:57

7M ago40:57

40:57

Tom is a very special guest because he was the best manager I had who had a huge influence on my recruitment career and success. Hear about his journey in recruitment, moving to NYC to take on a huge career opportunity, how he grew one of the best teams in the business, his tips on sales, recruitment, and business strategies, and lastly, his insigh…

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Henri Huttunen, Herantis Pharma 25:13

7M ago25:13

25:13

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma sits down with Henri Huttunen, Chief Scientific Officer at Herantis Pharma, a Finnish biotech developing ground-breaking therapies for Parkinson’s and related neurodegenerative diseases. Henri shares the exciting progress on their next-generation molecule that crosses the blood-brain barrier and their i…

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Arvid Söderhall, Empros Pharma 34:25

7M ago34:25

34:25

In this episode of Careers in Discovery, Emma is joined by Arvid Söderhall, the first employee and project lead at Empros Pharma, as he shares his unique journey from physicist to biotech innovator. Arvid unveils the vision behind Empros Pharma’s pioneering work to combat obesity with a pharmaceutical approach to gastric bypass surgery. Emma and Ar…

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From Lab to Leader: Guillaume's Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey 26:12

7M ago26:12

26:12

In this episode of the Pathways in Life Science podcast, host Pat chats with Guillaume, an old friend and the entrepreneurial spirit behind Biotech Connect. Guillaume, who founded the company in 2014, opens up about his journey from a timid PhD student tasked with sales to orchestrating successful life science shows across Canada. Together, they de…

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