Season 1 Ep 12 Sheila Gujrathi MD - Biotech Executive

In this final episode of season 1, Sheila Gujrathi shares her journey from medicine to biotech, highlighting her experiences at Genentech and Bristol Myers Squibb. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry. Sheila emphasizes the importance of community, mentorship, and authenticity in empowering women leaders. She also reflects on work-life integration and the need for women to believe in themselves. The conversation culminates in insights from her TED Talk, focusing on the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive mirrors rather than fixating on glass ceilings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Small Talk 04:08 Transition to the Biotech Industry 08:27 Challenges as a Woman in Leadership Roles 09:57 The Biotech CEO Sisterhood 13:45 Empowering Women in the Biotech Industry 16:48 Global Reach of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood 19:18 Redefining Work-Life Balance 23:19 Balancing Work and Family Life 30:02 Authenticity and Posting on LinkedIn 39:00 From the Glass Ceiling to Empowering Mirrors