Join us on the latest episode! Our Guest: Frank Watanabe, President & CEO at Arcutis Biotherapeutics.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Company Focus: Arcutis Biotherapeutics, under Frank Watanabe, is dedicated to treating inflammatory skin conditions, with three FDA-approved products and a fourth pending.
• Significant Milestones: This year, Arcutis launched two new products and partnered with a primary care company to expand its reach.
• Patient-Centric Approach: Arcutis prioritizes patient needs by involving dermatology practitioners and patient insights directly in decision-making.
• Technological Perspective: While acknowledging AI's potential in drug discovery, Arcutis is focused on tangible, current advancements without prematurely implementing AI.
• Expanding Accessibility: Arcutis is actively working to extend its treatments to Medicare and Medicaid markets to support a broader patient demographic.

To Learn More About Our Guest And Their Company:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-watanabe-419711/
Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcutis-inc/
Website https://www.arcutis.com/

Our sponsor for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/

BioBreakthroughs is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Join us on the latest episode! Our Guests: Aaron Mackey, SVP of AI/Data Science at Lokavant & Jonathan Crowther, Head of Predictive Analytics at Pfizer.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Causal AI Explained: Aaron Mackey from Lokavant and Jonathan Crowther from Pfizer discuss the capabilities of causal AI in differentiating cause and effect in clinical trials.
• Comparison to Generative AI: The episode breaks down the distinctions between generative AI and causal AI, highlighting the advantages of causal approaches in clinical operations.
• Impact on Clinical Trial Feasibility: The experts explain how causal AI optimizes trial feasibility assessments, leading to more efficient and effective clinical processes.
• Forecasting Clinical Trials with AI: Insight into how causal AI improves data-driven decision-making and addresses the limitations of traditional trial forecasts.

To learn more about our guests and their companies:
Aaron's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmackey/
Jonathan's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/crowtherjonathan/

Lokavant LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lokavant/
Pfizer LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/pfizer/

Lokavant Website https://www.lokavant.com/en-us/
Pfizer Website https://www.pfizer.com/

Our sponsor for this episode is:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/

BioBreakthroughs is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Join us on the latest episode! Our Guest: Joerg Ahlgrimm, CEO at SK Pharmteco.

What you'll get out of this episode:

• Joerg Ahlgrimm discusses his journey in the pharmaceutical industry and his role at SK Pharmteco.
• The strategic integration of companies under SK Pharmteco to enhance global CDMO capabilities.
• The importance of a patient-centric approach in driving company success and innovation.
• Challenges and strategies for ensuring operational efficiency and overcoming funding difficulties in biotech.
• Ahlgrimm’s advice for emerging leaders on career growth and maintaining a patient-first focus.

To Learn More About Our Guest And Their Company:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerg-ahlgrimm-315a925/
Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skpharmteco/
Website https://www.skpharmteco.com/

Our sponsor for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/

BioBreakthroughs is part of the Slice of Healthcare podcast network:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/