S3 E24, Carolyn Yeago Director of The Masters Program in Biomedical Innovation & Development- Advanced Therapeutics at Emory University

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, I sit down with Carolyn Yeago, Director of the MS in Biomedical Innovation & Development – Advanced Therapeutics at Emory University.Carolyn’s career has taken her from being the first female co-op engineer at a med-tech company to shaping how the next generation of biotech leaders are trained — with a strong foundation in clinical, regulatory, and commercial strategy.We talk about:Why early-stage biotech companies often skip critical operational knowledgeHow academia and industry can work together more effectivelyThe importance of building teams who understand the why, not just the howWhat’s happening in Atlanta’s growing biotech ecosystemAnd how this new master’s program is filling the gaps most startups don’t even know they haveIf you’re hiring early-career talent or thinking about where your next pipeline of leadership will come from — this episode is for you.📌 Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Meet Carolyn Yeago03:00 – From co-op engineer to biotech educator06:30 – The gaps she saw in early-stage teams09:30 – Building a program around the full product lifecycle13:30 – Regulatory awareness in the classroom17:00 – Collaborating with industry, founders, and faculty21:00 – What makes a student stand out in biotech24:00 – The rise of biotech in Atlanta27:00 – Final advice for future leaders🎓 Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open. 🟣 This episode is sponsored by Phacilitate and Women in Advanced Therapies (WIAT).#SheLeadsBiotech #CarolynYeago #EmoryUniversity #AdvancedTherapeutics #BiotechEducation #WomenInSTEM #WorkforceDevelopment #AcademicInnovation #LifeSciences #CNAInternationalUSA