BoB@JPM: Ron Cooper, enGene

BoB@JPM: Ron Cooper, enGene

Author: Ben Comer January 26, 2026 Duration: 55:57

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On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech -- on location at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference -- we're speaking with Ron Cooper, CEO and Board Member at enGene, to unpack how he scaled Albireo from a small research shop to a global commercial company, and why he’s now betting on nonviral gene therapy at enGene to help patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer keep their bladders. Cooper talks about the importance of keeping development, financing, and hiring in sync as biotech companies grow, his experiences surviving near-death cash deficits, the importance of investing early in CMC, and what to expect in 2026.  

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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.
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