S2 E18 Liia Ramachandra, CEO of EpilLynx

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Sharron Cox speaks with Liia Ramachandra, CEO and founder of EpilLynx — a clinical pharmacist, global pharma leader, and bold entrepreneur who's turning personal health challenges into industry-shifting innovation.Liia shares how she went from VP in big pharma to building a clean, allergy-safe skincare line from her basement — now available in over 500 retailers across the U.S.She opens up about leadership reinvention, navigating bias, and why sometimes the key to growth isn’t leaving — it’s watering your own grass.Chapters / Timecodes:00:00 — Meet Liia RamachandraIntro to her career journey and scientific background03:10 — From Pharma Executive to FounderWhy she walked away from corporate leadership07:30 — Building EpilLynx from ScratchThe inspiration behind her allergy-safe skincare brand12:40 — Burnout, Boundaries, and Starting OverWhat leaving pharma taught her about self-worth and ambition18:15 — Career Advice for Women in BiotechWhy pausing and reflecting matters more than reacting22:45 — Balancing Science, Business, and FamilyReal talk about energy, expectations, and being “too much”26:30 — The Power of Purpose-Driven ProductsHow consumer needs guide innovation at EpilLynx30:55 — Final Takeaways & Leadership ReflectionsWhy authenticity is non-negotiable — and how to protect itListen now to hear Liia’s powerful take on leadership, reinvention, and building something real.#SheLeadsBiotech #WomenInSTEM #LiiaRamachandra #EpilLynx #AuthenticLeadership #CareerTransitions #FemaleFounders #BiotechInnovation