<p>Marie Holive talks with Kelsey Achenbach, Vice President of Pharmaceuticals at dsm-firmenich, about leading with strategy, science, and heart to drive innovation in healthcare. With a background spanning engineering, operations, and commercial leadership, Kelsey is at the forefront of transforming how the pharma industry operates — from optimizing product development pipelines to embedding purpose into every step of the value chain.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><ul><li>[00:00] Introduction to the podcast</li><li>[01:58]  Why diverse experiences is important in leading pharmaceutical transformation</li><li>[04:13] Importance of self awareness for leaders</li><li>[04:51] Most important shifts during Kelsey&#39;s time at dsm-firmenich</li><li>[06:23] Mistakes to avoid when going through change</li><li>[10:46] Impact of AI in the healthcare industry</li><li>[17:17] How to connect teams with a deeper sense of purpose</li><li>[19:50] Practical tips for driving innovation and change in highly regulated industries</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="http://conta.cc/43w4LH0">For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ProteusInternational">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube.</a></p>

The Proteus Leader Show

The Proteus Leader Show

#114 Transforming the Pharma Industry: Leadership at the Intersection of Science and Strategy

NOV 17, 202522 MIN
The Proteus Leader Show

#114 Transforming the Pharma Industry: Leadership at the Intersection of Science and Strategy

NOV 17, 202522 MIN

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<p>Marie Holive talks with Kelsey Achenbach, Vice President of Pharmaceuticals at dsm-firmenich, about leading with strategy, science, and heart to drive innovation in healthcare. With a background spanning engineering, operations, and commercial leadership, Kelsey is at the forefront of transforming how the pharma industry operates — from optimizing product development pipelines to embedding purpose into every step of the value chain.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><ul><li>[00:00] Introduction to the podcast</li><li>[01:58]  Why diverse experiences is important in leading pharmaceutical transformation</li><li>[04:13] Importance of self awareness for leaders</li><li>[04:51] Most important shifts during Kelsey&#39;s time at dsm-firmenich</li><li>[06:23] Mistakes to avoid when going through change</li><li>[10:46] Impact of AI in the healthcare industry</li><li>[17:17] How to connect teams with a deeper sense of purpose</li><li>[19:50] Practical tips for driving innovation and change in highly regulated industries</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="http://conta.cc/43w4LH0">For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ProteusInternational">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube.</a></p>