In this episode, Chief Business Officer Kim Kushner talks with Dr. Carrie Brownstein, SVP Medical at SSI Strategy, about how to think through the fit between a biotech leader and their company’s stage of development.
Carrie shares lessons from her own path from large pharma to biotech and how different kinds of experience shape what a CMO can offer at different points in a company’s growth. They talk about building the right kind of support team, knowing your own limits, and making space for others when it’s time.
Topics include:
- How to assess your readiness for a CMO role
- Why no single background covers everything a biotech will need
- The value of building a team that fills in the gaps
- Learning to ask the questions that matter
It’s a thoughtful discussion for anyone thinking about leadership fit—not just titles.
Listen to hear Carrie’s perspective on what makes a CMO effective, and how to stay aligned with what your company really needs.
What is The Emerging Biotech Leader?
Biotech—it's complicated.
A successful product launch requires grit, determination, and clear direction.
But let’s be real, the path to launch isn’t a straight one.
There are curves, hard turns, and dead ends.
Here’s the good news, you don’t have to navigate the complexities alone.
Welcome to The Emerging Biotech Leader, where we help biotech leaders maximize the value of their therapeutics from clinical development to product launch.