The unconventional CEO
From Molecule to Market: Inside the outsourcing space by Raman Sehgal
April 17, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 268
About this episode
In this episode, Raman Sehgal interviews Tim Dietlin about his journey in the drug development sector and the challenges of integrating businesses in a regulatory landscape.
In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Tim Dietlin, Chief Executive Officer of ELIQUENT Life Science. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Tom, covering: Practical advice on the mindset required when navigating M&A from both sides Why he made the move from management consulting into executive search, and why it proved to be the right call How the hunter became the hunted when private equity firm GHO Capital came knocking to take him to ELIQUENT The challenge of integrating five successful businesses into one unified platform and brand Timeless lessons on working with private equity, while balancing senior leadership with family life Operating at the forefront of global regulatory change and the evolution of modern drug development As Chief Executive Officer of ELIQUENT Life Sciences, Tim Dietlin steers the company’s global priorities and strategic growth. His leadership guides ELIQUENT’s team of unmatched regulatory experts and clears the path to better health. Tim leads ELIQUENT’s global business with a focus on bringing clarity to regulatory…
People in this episode
Host: Raman Sehgal
Guest: Tim Dietlin
Topics covered
- drug development
- executive leadership
- private equity
- regulatory challenges
- M&A
- biotechnology
Keywords
- drug development
- executive search
- private equity
- M&A
- regulatory complexity
- biotechnology
- leadership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ELIQUENT Life Science, GHO Capital, ELIQUENT, ELIQUENT Life Sciences
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