From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 6 In this episode of “From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market,” Philip Crowley speaks with Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President for Global Operations and Information Technology and the Chief Sustainability Officer at AstraZeneca. Pam is recognized for her significant contributions to sustainability in the healthcare industry and was named to Time Magazine’s Health 100 for 2024. Tune in to the episode to hear about:
- Pam’s journey into STEM influenced by her father’s reverse psychology and her passion for challenging the status quo
- The evolution of her career from engineering to senior leadership roles, utilizing her STEM background to solve complex problems in global operations
- Insights into effective leadership and the transition from technical roles to managing large teams and inspiring organizational success
- Strategies for small companies looking to partner with industry giants like AstraZeneca, focusing on specific pain points and leveraging agility and innovation
- The impact of artificial intelligence and digital tools on pharmaceutical processes and sustainability efforts, including innovative projects like using biomethane for energy