Episode 7

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29th Apr 2024

The Big Picture - Discussing Clinical Entry to Commercial Planning in Radiotherapy With Ben Pais, SVP Aricieum

In this episode, Ben Pais, Senior Vice President at Ariceum Therapeutics, discusses innovative cancer treatments. His company develops drugs that use radiation to combat cancer.

He explains their strategies and adjustments in medical technology, focusing on radiotherapy. 

He talks about the challenges of producing and distributing these drugs and the importance of having capable leaders.

Ben also explores future developments in this field and how large pharmaceutical companies acquiring smaller ones can impact the industry.


Here's what you are in for:

00:22 Moving from Clinical Medicine to Pharma

02:00 Starting Out from Surgery to Pharma

04:33 Discovering New Areas in Pharma

08:50 Getting into Radiopharmaceuticals

16:02 Growing in a Radiopharmaceutical Career

19:25 Understanding Radiopharmaceuticals: Simple to Complex

24:34 Finding Your Way in the Radiopharmaceutical Field

33:57 What's Next for Radiopharmaceuticals and Career Tips


About Ben Pais

Ben is a doctor with 25 years in the life science field. He knows about urology, cardiology, and radiation oncology. He has handled clinical trials (phase I-IV), medical affairs, drug safety, getting products to market, launching products, and early sales steps. Since 2019, he's been a certified Pharmaceutical Physician NVFG. In 2020, he started at Ipsen as the Global Development Lead for Radiopharmaceuticals. Later, he moved to Ariceum.


About Charles

Charles Spence leads Discera, a leading recruitment firm specializing in the biopharma industry.

He graduated with a biomedical degree, has worked in hospitals (including translation work in Seoul, South Korea), and also spent years doing diabetes research. After doing research and travel, a career in business and science felt the most appropriate.

In 2023, Charles decided to launch his firm - Discera Search. A firm committed to solving the biggest talent needs of early clinical stage SME biotechs on the East Coast and DACH.


Connect with Charles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-spence-clinical/

Website: https://www.discera-search.com/

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A Dose of Reality with Charles Spence
Hidden Truths of Clinical Leadership
Welcome to “A Dose of Reality”, the podcast where we infuse insight, laughter, and practical wisdom into the world of clinical leadership and career development. Hosted by Charles Spence, each episode offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of clinical leadership, providing listeners with meaningful conversations, career insights, and a dose of inspiration to navigate their professional journeys.

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