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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 58 MIN

Stephane Bancel, Moderna | mRNA Therapeutics, Boston Biotech Mafia, AI Biotech | E35

from Flot.bio x Philip Hemme · host Flot.bio

We’re with Stephane Bancel, CEO of the US mRNA giant Moderna. The company’s 15-year trajectory has taken it from the startup seed stage to a commercial heavyweight with three mRNA-based products in the market 🧬We go in-depth into Stephane’s leadership style and background before delving into Moderna’s research and the evolution of the mRNA space.⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERStéphane Bancel joined mRNA therapeutics company Moderna as CEO in 2011 and led its efforts to develop a commercial COVID-19 vaccine during the global pandemic in 2020. Prior to this, he held senior roles in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, including CEO of bioMérieux and Country Manager for Belgium at Eli Lilly.🔗 LINKS MENTIONED- Moderna website: https://www.modernatx.com/- Moderna partners with OpenAI: http://investors.modernatx.com/news/news-details/2024/Moderna-and-OpenAI-Collaborate-To-Advance-mRNA-Medicine/default.aspx- Ingmar Hoerr, CureVac | Founding a €20B Biotech | E03: https://flot.bio/episode/ingmar-hoerr-curevac-founding-a-20b-biotech-and-almost-dying-as-ceo/- Harpreet Singh, Immatics 🇩🇪 | PRAME, TCR Based Therapeutics | E20:https://flot.bio/episode/harpreet-singh-immatics/📜 TRANSCRIPTRead the full transcript here: https://flot.bio/episode/stephane-bancel-moderna-mrna/💸 DONATEWe welcome donations from individuals and businesses to support our podcast and allow us to create even more content: https://www.paypal.me/PhilipHemme⭐️ SPONSORSHIPReady to amplify your brand to influential leaders in biotech and biopharma? Contact [email protected] and unlock sponsorship opportunities in our podcasts!🫶 FOLLOW US- Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h_fnmH- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flot-bio/- X (Twitter): https://x.com/FlotBio🙏 LIKE/FOLLOW/REVIEWDid you enjoy the episode? Please hit the like and subscribe button. Also, please let me know your thoughts in the comments below.🎙️ ABOUT FLOT.BIOFlot.bio is a show to watch the best Europeans in biotech to help you grow. Hosted by Philip Hemme. 20k monthly views. Free.⏰ TIMESTAMPS- [00:00:00] Intro- [00:01:44] Building an effective team- [00:04:10] The Boston biotech mafia- [00:09:10] mRNA as a platform- [00:09:10] mRNA as a platform- [00:12:25] The transition to entrepreneurship- [00:27:31] mRNA pionners- [00:36:32] Innovation at scale- [00:47:12] Beyond vaccines- [00:53:38] AI everywhere- [00:55:16] Quickfire

We’re with Stephane Bancel, CEO of the US mRNA giant Moderna. The company’s 15-year trajectory has taken it from the startup seed stage to a commercial heavyweight with three mRNA-based products in the market 🧬We go in-depth into Stephane’s leadership style and background before delving into Moderna’s research and the evolution of the mRNA space.⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERStéphane Bancel joined mRNA therapeutics company Moderna as CEO in 2011 and led its efforts to develop a commercial COVID-19 vaccine during the global pandemic in 2020. Prior to this, he held senior roles in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, including CEO of bioMérieux and Country Manager for Belgium at Eli Lilly.🔗 LINKS MENTIONED- Moderna website: https://www.modernatx.com/- Moderna partners with OpenAI: http://investors.modernatx.com/news/news-details/2024/Moderna-and-OpenAI-Collaborate-To-Advance-mRNA-Medicine/default.aspx- Ingmar Hoerr, CureVac | Founding a €20B Biotech | E03: https://flot.bio/episode/ingmar-hoerr-curevac-founding-a-20b-biotech-and-almost-dying-as-ceo/- Harpreet Singh, Immatics 🇩🇪 | PRAME, TCR Based Therapeutics | E20:https://flot.bio/episode/harpreet-singh-immatics/📜 TRANSCRIPTRead the full transcript here: https://flot.bio/episode/stephane-bancel-moderna-mrna/💸 DONATEWe welcome donations from individuals and businesses to support our podcast and allow us to create even more content: https://www.paypal.me/PhilipHemme⭐️ SPONSORSHIPReady to amplify your brand to influential leaders in biotech and biopharma? Contact [email protected] and unlock sponsorship opportunities in our podcasts!🫶 FOLLOW US- Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h_fnmH- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flot-bio/- X (Twitter): https://x.com/FlotBio🙏 LIKE/FOLLOW/REVIEWDid you enjoy the episode? Please hit the like and subscribe button. Also, please let me know your thoughts in the comments below.🎙️ ABOUT FLOT.BIOFlot.bio is a show to watch the best Europeans in biotech to help you grow. Hosted by Philip Hemme. 20k monthly views. Free.⏰ TIMESTAMPS- [00:00:00] Intro- [00:01:44] Building an effective team- [00:04:10] The Boston biotech mafia- [00:09:10] mRNA as a platform- [00:09:10] mRNA as a platform- [00:12:25] The transition to entrepreneurship- [00:27:31] mRNA pionners- [00:36:32] Innovation at scale- [00:47:12] Beyond vaccines- [00:53:38] AI everywhere- [00:55:16] Quickfire

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