ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This is the stereotype we have of pharmaceutical scientists: smart, isolated workaholic who spend most of their day in a laboratory. They have a clear roadmap for drug discovery. They are close to offering the world a new promising cure. In fact, scientists are also employees like you and me. They can feel stuck at work or struggle to collaborate. Besides studying compounds and organisms, they also seek to advance their career and step into leadership. That’s how the Learning & Development department (L&D) comes into play. Scientists help us learn and L&D help scientists learn.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Serene Yu, a L&D professional @AstraZeneca/life-long+life-wide learner/Christian/wife/idealist with a to-do list/not-quite Bostonian, who aspires to bring the joy of learning back to adulthood. To date, her team has delivered five innovative medicines approved for the treatment of seven rare diseases.
You’ll hear about:
- What is a rare disease?
- If rare diseases are so rare, why do they matter?
- How does L&D help pharmaceutical professionals navigate the drug discovery odyssey?
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Music credits
Jonny Easton - Playful
Jonny Easton - Anticipation
Cover photo
Andreas Kronbeck
