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101K to 303K🇨🇦99%🇷🇴1% - Active Followers
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Jamie Harsevoort, CEO of LaunchIt Solutions, on Building Platforms, Choosing Partners and Evaluating Markets for Health Tech Success.
May 6, 2026
42m 48s
Viktoria Friedrich, Country President & General Manager, Pharma Canada, Bayer on Teams, Transformation and Busting Bureaucracy.
Apr 22, 2026
35m 50s
Dave Makerewich, Founder, Maven, Reflecting on the Challenges, Changes and Celebrations Along His 10-Year Entrepreneurial Journey.
Apr 8, 2026
46m 11s
Steve Collens, CEO at Matter on Change, Innovation and Impact in Health Tech and Health Care.
Mar 25, 2026
48m 52s
Tony Miller, VP Creative Director, Dentsu Health, on Great Clients, the Power of Teamwork and Thriving Within Constraints.
Mar 11, 2026
39m 06s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/6/26 | Jamie Harsevoort, CEO of LaunchIt Solutions, on Building Platforms, Choosing Partners and Evaluating Markets for Health Tech Success. | Health tech — from wearables, to platforms to med devices — continue to transform condition management and care delivery. In this episode Jamie Harsevoort, CEO of LaunchIt Solutions, traces the arc of his entrepreneurial journey, highlights the incredible impact of a principled approach to partnership, and shares his criteria for success in market. This conversation comes at a time of great scale for LaunchIt, with a Shoppers Drug Mart partnership and an expansion to Brazil well under way. Th... | 42m 48s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | Viktoria Friedrich, Country President & General Manager, Pharma Canada, Bayer on Teams, Transformation and Busting Bureaucracy. | It feels like we are all tackling some transformation challenge these days – whether it is evolving the way we work personally, adopting new tools and tech on our teams or helping to steer a brand or division onto the right path for the future. Bayer has gone all in and is undergoing transformation on a global scale as they shift to a model called Dynamic Shared Ownership. With candor, humour and incredible insight, Viktoria Friedrich, shares how that new way of working is driving change at B... | 35m 50s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Dave Makerewich, Founder, Maven, Reflecting on the Challenges, Changes and Celebrations Along His 10-Year Entrepreneurial Journey. | We all know that big milestones are an opportunity to reflect and that’s just what Dave does on this episode. In conversation with our host Neil Follett, Dave reflects on the motivation for Maven when it was just an idea and shares the moment he took the leap to start out his own business. He reflects on staffing and scaling up and talks about the clients and changes that have powered Maven’s success over the last decade. Dave's thoughtful answers make for an episode we know you’ll enjoy. The... | 46m 11s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Steve Collens, CEO at Matter on Change, Innovation and Impact in Health Tech and Health Care. | Orbiting around the major galaxies of pharma, insurance and health delivery organizations is an entire universe of entrepreneurs and disruptors looking to make a meaningful impact. As the CEO of Matter, a global healthcare startup incubator, community nexus and corporate innovation accelerator, Steven Collens has an incredibly unique perspective on the connections, insights and business that drive change. For more than a decade Steven and his team have been at the forefront of digital health,... | 48m 52s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Tony Miller, VP Creative Director, Dentsu Health, on Great Clients, the Power of Teamwork and Thriving Within Constraints. | Tony Miller has had one heck of a career. After an early run of hopping between agency roles he landed in the creative department and has never looked back. In this episode Tony shares his enthusiasm for the craft while reflecting on what makes a client a great partner, the genesis of breakthrough ideas (hint: it is all about teamwork!) and the power of creativity within constraints. Tony speaks with equal parts passion and pragmatism and this episode is a great listen for anyone involved in ... | 39m 06s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Dave Drodge, Lecturer and Digital Transformation Leader, on AI adoption, Behaviour Change and the Importance of Harnessing your Champions. | Being in leadership positions since the mid 90s Dave Drodge has seen his share of digital transformation. From early web implementations, to social and mobile adoption to today’s AI rollouts, Dave has been at the forefront of what’s next. In today’s episode Dave shares some of the insights he’s gained from the past and some of his thoughts on where we are going in the future. Through it all he also reflects on what can be done today to drive meaningful and sustained organizational change. The... | 46m 54s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Michael Farmer, Author and Chairman and CEO of Farmer & Company, on the Past, Present and Future of the Agency Model | Even a passing glance at the industry news will reveal that agencies are under siege. Downward pressure on rates, a rush to “in house” work and the threat of AI as the next AOR has both independents and networks alike trying to figure out what comes next. In this episode Neil talks to Michael Farmer, author of Madison Avenue Manslaughter and Madison Avenue Makeover, on the math, metrics and machinations of the agency world. The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Ch... | 47m 52s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Suzanne Jacobs, Group President, Medical Communication, Real Chemistry on Concierge Service at Scale, what ‘Future Ready’ Looks Like, and the Power of a Plan | Perspective is everything in Pharma right now, and few have the perspective that Suzanne Jacobs brings to her leadership role at Real Chemistry. From Brand Manger, to Founder, through to agency executive post-acquisition, Suzanne shares her journey and insights with us in this episode of the podcast. Committed to growth, service, team and client Suzanne is leading a global organization navigating great change. There is something for everyone in this episode, no matter where you are on your ca... | 37m 51s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Emily Seal, Executive Director Clio Health on Creativity as a Competitive Advantage, Human Connection, and the Power of Craft. | “To submit or not to submit (your work to awards, of course)” is the age-old question that every creative agency must ask. It is a question that leaves the industry quite divided, and in this episode Emily Seal helps answer that question and so many more. In a time when creativity seems both under siege, and more important than ever, Emily shares her view on the impact of highly differentiated work and the effect that the democratization of the tools used to create that very work might have o... | 40m 59s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | Rob McEwan and Michael Service from ChangeMakers on the Power of Perspective When Navigating Change. | On this episode of The PharmaBrands Podcast, we welcome not one, but two guests to the show: Rob McEwan, EVP of Health, and Michael Service, SVP of Healthcare Strategy at Changemakers. In a world where the lines between marketing, PR and reputation management are more blurred than ever, Michael and Rob share their views on the value of a multidisciplinary approach. Changemakers partnered with PharmaBrands to help bring this season of the podcast to life, we deeply appreciate their support and... | 41m 18s | ||||||
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| 11/11/25 | Frank Fascinato, President & Founder, Treviso Consulting, on Confidence, Context and Adding Value in Today’s Pharma Market. | After more than 20 years with a variety of manufacturers in pharma, Frank Fascinato recently made the leap and started his own consultancy. In this episode Frank shares insights he gained through his various roles — from combating imposter syndrome to adding value for HCPs — and brings us along on his entrepreneurial journey. Frank’s energy, enthusiasm and experience shine through in our conversation and we know this episode will leave you with some new thoughts in your heard and a big smile ... | 39m 16s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | Dr. Chika Oriuwa on Everything from Slam Poetry to Neuroscience. | On this episode of The PharmaBrands Podcast, Neil sits down with a Doctor, an author, a keynote speaker, a former competitive slam poet, a mother of two with her third on the way, a TIME magazine nominee for next generation leaders, a MacLean's Power 50, and the inspiration for Matel's Role Model Barbie. No, this isn't a multi-guest episode, this is all the fascinating world of Dr. Chika Oriuwa. For more on Dr, Oriuwa's book, Unlike the Rest: A Doctors Story, click here. This epis... | 38m 57s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | Pavel Goldvasser, National Sales Manager at Celltrion Healthcare, on Delivering Value to Customers, Partnering with Internal Stakeholders and the Role of the Rep in Today’s Market. | Pavel Goldvasser has been a researcher, a marketer, a rep and is currently a National Sales Manager. In this episode Pavel brings all those perspectives to bear on the role of the rep, the impact of Omni, the power of partnerships and so much more. Pavel speaks with passion and purpose in this broad reaching conversation and you can hear his energy come through in the conversation. This is a must listen for anyone whose role is focused on delivering the most value possible to customers.  ... | 47m 51s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | Daniel Smedley, VP Innovation, Business Excellence and IT at AstraZeneca on Managing Change, Making the Right Bets and Unlocking the Power of Data. | In our first episode after a late-summer break, our guest Daniel Smedley looks back on key lessons learned through his career and looks forward to where he sees innovation making the biggest impact. Thoughtful and candid, Daniel shares his journey from CFO of AZ to leading a multidisciplinary team tackling some of the biggest challenges the industry has ever faced. Daniel’s perspective and vantage point make him a terrific guest as we discuss AI, new platforms, change management and so much m... | 35m 58s | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | Karim Vassanji, Head of Digital Strategy at Bayer on Frameworks, Consensus Building and Impact. | There is an old saying that, “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” Today that could be, “If you have AI, everything looks like it can be fixed with AI.” In this episode of the PharmaBrands podcast, Karim Vassanji, discusses how discipline, curiosity and consensus building are fundamental to the success of any digital transformation effort. Links mentioned on this episode: Super Human AI Newsletter, The AI Daily Podcast Our host is Neil Follett, Co-Founder of PharmaBra... | 47m 55s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Neill Brown, President of IPG Health on Impact, Experimentation and Creativity. | In this episode we have a spirited conversation with Neill Brown, President of IPG Health. Drawing on his globe-spanning career Neill shares his thoughts and insights on timely topics such as: how AI can help us focus on the ‘good stuff’, what drives the most impact in 2025 and how we can inject more creativity into the way we work. Our host is Neil Follett, Co-Founder of PharmaBrands and our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals. | 38m 01s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Paul Tunnah, Author of Prescription for Success, on Why Outstanding CX is Good for Your Brand, Your Business and Your Customers | Everyone who listens to this show knows that outstanding customer experience is hard to achieve in healthcare—no matter who your customer is. Paul Tunnah's new book is a practical guide for improving customer experience and in this episode we dive deep into the tools and techniques he recommends for improving trust, adherence and outcomes. Prescription for Success is now available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prescription-Success-Delivering-Exceptional-Pharmaceutical-ebook... | 42m 49s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | Angela Thompson, Country President for Belgium and Luxembourg, AstraZeneca, Shares Insights from Around the World. | Our guest this episode has a circuitous route to her current role leading BeLuz for AZ. Time in Canada, Japan and in Global roles has informed her perspective and shaped her approach as she now leads two countries launching over a dozen new drugs in the next two years. In our conversation Angela shares that perspective and reflects on all that is to come. After you check out the episode, don’t forget to head to pharmabrands.ca to get your tickets for our June 17th Age of AI event in Toronto, ... | 38m 11s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | David Churchill, VP, Healthcare Business Strategy, Lemieux Bédard on Change, Challenge and the, "New and Different." | David Churchill’s career in healthcare sales, marketing and communications has been powered by curiosity and a lot of hard work. Over 20 years, and increasingly senior roles, in medical device, pharma and agency have given David a unique perspective that he brings to bear on his team and clients. In this episode he shares his perspective and passion as he tells his personal story, talks about what makes Lemieux Bédard different and gives us a peek into the future of healthcare marketing. Afte... | 43m 54s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | Lita Glassman, President, LSD The Agency on Lessons Learned and the Power of Sticking to the Basics. | In a time when there is so much focus on the pace of technological change, it’s refreshing to hear Lita’s take on how impactful some of the basics are: great customer service, caring deeply, delivering on commitments, these are some of the pillars upon which she’s built LSD, The Agency. In this episode Lita shares stories from myriad stops on her 40 year journey in pharma. After you check out the episode, don’t forget to head to pharmabrands.ca to get your tickets for our June 17th Age of AI ... | 38m 23s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | Aletta Brandle, Team Omnichannel Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim, on the Data-Driven Marketing Evolution Within Healthcare. | Data driven marketing (the term Aletta much prefers to “omnichannel”) is something a lot of brands and businesses are trying to get just right. In this episode Aletta shares her perspectives on what success looks like and how to drive meaningful behaviour change – hint: it’s about making the most of the channels and content available to a brand. After you check out the episode, don’t forget to head to pharmabrands.ca to get your tickets for our June 17th Age of AI event in Toronto, before the... | 49m 47s | ||||||
| 4/2/25 | Leandra Wells, GM of Galderma, Reflects on Her Career Journey and the Evolving Role of Leadership in Pharma. | Leandra Wells has had an incredible career that has landed her at the top spot in Galderma. Now leading teams across a diverse set of portfolios and categories, Leandra sat down with us to reflect on some key stops in her journey, what great marketing looks like and how marketers and leaders can stay current in a rapidly evolving landscape. After you check out the episode, don’t forget to head to pharmabrands.ca to get your tickets for our June 17th Age of AI event in Toronto, before they sel... | 31m 03s | ||||||
| 1/29/25 | Dr. Michelle Acorn, CEO of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario on the Growing Role of NPs in the health System. | Dr. Michelle Acorn, CEO of the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario on the growing role of NPs in the health system. Nurse Practitioners are a growing, and increasingly funded part of the care system in Ontario. In this episode Michelle shares her views on the evolving role of NPs as both clinicians and clinical leaders, and gives some sage advice to industry on how best to engage with this important community. Our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals | 25m 48s | ||||||
| 1/15/25 | Dorothy Czylyski, Partner & President NFA Health Shares Her Perspective on Strategy, Craft and What's Key for 2025 | Leading a health-focused agency has never been easy, but the current competitive landscape, technology shifts and an evolving market makes it more complicated than ever. In today's episode Dorothy shares her perspective on leading NFA Health, being a part of a larger agency network, the importance of strategy and insights and what she's thinking about as we head into 2025. Our Producer is Darryl Webster with Chess Originals. | 48m 29s | ||||||
| 12/18/24 | Patrick Glinski, President of Normative on the Need for Accessibility in Patient Support Programs. | PSPs have been, and are increasingly, key for brands and patients alike, but their impact is often limited by accessibility. How a patient finds, interacts with and ultimately benefits from a PSP is almost wholly dependant on how accessible that program is. But the teams – both agencies and industry - who build the key points of interaction in a PSP are not often well-versed in experience design. In this episode Patrick shares his views on how innovation, empathy, patient-centricity can enhan... | 49m 11s | ||||||
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