S11 E02: Transforming critical care through innovation: Future of advanced life support
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
In Part 3 of the conversation, Giuseppe Savoja, Western Europe Senior Business Director, Cardiac Surgery Business at Medtronic, talks about his outlook for the future of his field, his views on how the industry and clinicians can collaborate more effectively and the healthcare changes he is most excited about. Guest bio Giuseppe Savoja is Senior Business Director for Cardiac Surgery in Western Europe at Medtronic, where he leads the business with a focus on transformation, growth, and patient impact. With 20+ years in the medical device industry and leadership roles across Europe and Asia, he...
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S11 E02: Transforming critical care through innovation: ECMO: Then and now
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
In Part 2 of the conversation, Giuseppe Savoja, Western Europe Senior Business Director, Cardiac Surgery Business, Medtronic, shares how ECMO has transformed over the decades and explores how clinicians and industry can work together to support the most vulnerable patients in intensive care. Guest bio Giuseppe Savoja is Senior Business Director for Cardiac Surgery in Western Europe at Medtronic, where he leads the business with a focus on transformation, growth, and patient impact. With 20+ years in the medical device industry and leadership roles across Europe and Asia, he brings a blend of...
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S11 E02: Transforming critical care through innovation: Building a career in MedTech
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
This week, Isabel is joined by Giuseppe Savoja, Western Europe Senior Business Director, Cardiac Surgery Business at Medtronic, for a deep-dive into the evolution and future of ECMO, innovation in critical care and the realities of leading in the MedTech space. In Part 1 of the interview, Giuseppe talks about what attracted him to the medical device industry, what his day-to-day role involves and what advice he would give to anyone considering joining the MedTech sector. Guest bio Giuseppe Savoja is Senior Business Director for Cardiac Surgery in Western Europe at Medtronic, where he leads the...
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S11 E01: Men's role in women's health: Repairing the gap
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
In Part 2 of this conversation, Robert Stewart, CEO, Theramex, explains how wider society can improve outcomes for women and reflects on the impact of decades of neglect in the field. Speaker bio Robert Stewart is CEO of Theramex, a global pharma company committed to supporting women’s health across contraception, fertility, menopause and osteoporosis. With over 30 years of industry experience, he has held senior leadership roles at Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Allergan and Abbott Laboratories. A passionate advocate for improving representation and access in women’s healthcare, Stewart is...
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S11 E01: Men’s role in women’s health: Raising awareness and breaking taboos
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
The EMJ GOLD podcast returns. To launch the series, Isabel is joined by Robert Stewart, CEO, Theramex – a global pharmaceutical company solely dedicated to women’s health. In Part 1 of this discussion, they unpack what inspired Rob’s professional focus in this area and the role men can play in championing women’s health. Speaker bio Robert Stewart is CEO of Theramex, a global pharma company committed to supporting women’s health across contraception, fertility, menopause and osteoporosis. With over 30 years of industry experience, he has held senior leadership roles at Amneal...
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S10 E10: Season 10’s insights, inspiration and ‘aha’ moments
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
Tune in as Isabel and Jade analyse the standout moments from EMJ GOLD’s guests this season, uncovering the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s pharmaceutical industry. From self-advocacy at work and the future of personalised medicine to disease awareness, market access and making your marketing efforts stand out – they explore the season’s core themes, all backed by the latest industry data. Watch our featured guest’s full episodes:
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S10 E09: Bayer’s Dr Joana Reis on the promise of AI in breast cancer
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
How can industry close the screening gap in breast cancer? Find out in this episode, where Dr Joana Reis, Medical Affairs Breast Lead, Radiology, Bayer, explores some of the most significant challenges and opportunities in imaging today. Together, Jade and Joana discuss her initial interest in a career in radiology, the pivotal role of professional societies in accelerating innovation, how AI is shaping the future of the field and much more. A little more on EMJ GOLD’s guest… Dr Joana Reis was appointed Medical Affairs Breast Lead for radiology at Bayer in January of 2025. Before this, she...
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S10 E08: AbbVie’s Dr Daejin Adiboye on community and compassion in cancer care
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
Tune in as Dr Daejin Adiboye, Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head, Solid Tumor Oncology, AbbVie, explores both the evolution of cancer care and his leadership style over the last two decades. Together, Daejin and Jade discuss the lessons from his time in the clinic that shaped who he is today, the move to precision medicine in oncology, his work with the Cancer Support Community in San Francisco and much more. A little more on EMJ GOLD’s guest… Dr Daejin Abidoye serves as Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head for Solid Tumor Oncology at AbbVie. In this role, he is responsible for...
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S10 E07: Chiesi’s Shish Patel on COPD, the climate and improving care
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
What is the environmental impact of respiratory illness? Find out in this episode of the EMJ GOLD podcast, where Shish Patel, Medical Director, Chiesi UK, joins Isabel to discuss the rising burden of COPD and the impact of respiratory care on the planet. Together, the two explore the diagnostic gap in COPD, improving the experience of people living with the disease, balancing health innovation with climate concerns and much more. A little more on EMJ GOLD’s guest… Shish Patel trained as a pharmacist and has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 30...
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S10 E06: GSK’s Matt Mortimer-Ryan on behaviour-led pharma marketing
EMJ GOLD: Pharma marketing, medical & more
In this week’s episode of the EMJ GOLD Podcast, Matt Mortimer Ryan, Senior Global Marketing Manager, Vaccines, GSK, shares his perspective on how understanding patients’ emotional drivers can unlock more impactful, insight-led disease awareness campaigns. Matt joins Isabel to discuss what true patient-centric marketing looks like in practice, how to translate behavioural insights into smarter strategies, the advice he’d give his younger self and much more. A little more on EMJ GOLD’s guest… Matt is a global marketing leader at GSK, driven by a passion for...
info_outlineCurious to discover what might lie ahead for industry in 2025? Join Isabel and Jade in this special episode of the EMJ GOLD podcast as they reflect on whether last year’s predictions for 2024 came true, while three special guests share their predictions and hopes for pharma in the year ahead.
The line-up includes Jennifer Schranz of Ipsen, Mercedes Diz of Almirall and EMJ’s own Dr Jonathan Sackier - all of whom share their predictions in their areas of expertise.
A little more on GOLD’s guests…
Jennifer Schranz is the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Rare Diseases at Ipsen, where she oversees the Rare Diseases therapy area with a focus on R&D strategy and execution. During her time at the business, she has led talented teams of scientists and fostered strong internal collaborations within the company, leveraging her clinical development expertise to advance Ipsen’s vision of addressing challenging rare diseases.
Mercedes Diz has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having graduated with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Autonomous University of Madrid. She has worked in a number of different pharmaceutical companies, from J&J to Pfizer, and is also a keen member of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. At Almirall, she leads portfolio strategy and commercial innovation for global brands, new products and digital and cultural transformation.
Dr Jonathan Sackier is Chairman at EMJ and the host of the EMJ podcast, where he utilises his experience as a physician to discuss the latest breakthroughs and challenges in the medical field with fellow practitioners and experts. Jonathan is a founding partner of many start-ups in the medical technology space and created the world’s first operating room robot.