Business Of Biotech

Business Of Biotech

Author: Ben Comer Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating the complex journey from a promising scientific idea to a commercially viable therapy involves far more than lab work. Business Of Biotech, hosted by Ben Comer, exists in that crucial space where scientific ambition meets real-world execution. This podcast speaks directly to the founders, executives, and visionaries steering emerging biopharma companies, offering a grounded conversation about the non-scientific hurdles that define success. You'll hear detailed discussions on the organizational, financial, and operational realities of the industry-from securing funding and building a team to managing clinical trials, manufacturing, and regulatory pathways. Each episode leans on the hard-earned wisdom of accomplished guests who share commentary and practical best practices. The focus is consistently on the multifaceted challenges leaders face while trying to bring a company from its earliest stages to impact in the clinic and the market. For anyone involved in building a life sciences company, this podcast provides an essential, candid look at the entire ecosystem, making the daunting path of biotech entrepreneurship feel a bit more navigable and a lot less lonely.
Episodes
Biotech Angel Investing With Yaniv Sneor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:27
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Yaniv Sneor, founder of the Mid Atlantic Bio Angels and CEO at Native State Therapeutics, explains how life science angel investors evaluate…
Leading A tRNA Startup With Alltrna's Michelle Werner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:23
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Michelle Werner, CEO at Alltrna, talks transfer RNA (tRNA) therapy with host Ben Comer and guest co-host Anna Rose Welch, editorial and commu…
Executing A Product Pivot With Vir Bio's Mark Eisner, MD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:45
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech, Dr. Mark Eisner, EVP and Chief Medical Officer at Vir Bio, talks about the company's post-COVID pivot into infecti…
Commercializing RNAi Therapies With Alnylam's Tolga Tanguler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:54
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On today's episode, Tolga Tanguler, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, talks about commercializing RNAi therapies, how they fit into health…
The Implications Of China's Growing Biotech Industry With Allan Shaw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:08
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Business of Biotech MVP Allan Shaw is back to talk about the rise of China's biotech sector, and its evolution from fast follower to global innovation powerhouse. In…
How To Be A CFO With Insmed's Sara Bonstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:20
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On today's episode we're speaking with Sara Bonstein, Chief Financial Officer at Insmed, about what it takes to be a successful CFO. Sara provides useful insights on…
Deal And Investment Trends With Investment Banker David Sans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:43
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Today we're talking life sciences investment trends and risks with David Sans, an investment banker with an academic background in chemical engineering and molecular…