Strategy& Insider Episode 43 - Building drug delivery spaceships

from Strategy& Insider · host Thomas Solbach, Ghioia Irritier, Jan-Philipp Loch

In this episode, Dr. Kahina Lang, Executive Director and Head of Next Gen Drug Delivery at Merck Group, discusses her pioneering work developing targeted mRNA delivery systems using lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology. She shares insights on building an internal startup within the world’s oldest pharmaceutical corporation, the technical innovations enabling precision medicine, and the future of cell and gene therapies. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how entrepreneurial leadership, digital-first research approaches, and open-innovation models are accelerating breakthrough therapeutics from the lab to the clinic.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 19, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Strategy& Insider Episode 43 - Building drug delivery spaceships

0:00 41:20

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

The Brendan Ecker Influence Brendan Scott Ecker The Brendan Ecker Influence is hosted by Brendan Scott Ecker — a 27-year-old American entrepreneur, Michigan real estate agent, CEO of Gold Shark Media Ai, founder of PassRE USA, investor, law enforcement officer, former NCAA two-sport athlete, and author of Beyond the Beat and How I Made My Dorm My Office.Ecker went from a middle-class “Matrix” upbringing to building a fast-growing digital brand, scaling multiple businesses, and growing a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With a background in Criminology, law enforcement, and competitive athletics, he blends discipline, strategy, and mindset into everything he teaches.On this podcast, Brendan breaks down the real frameworks behind wealth, business, real estate, marketing, AI, geopolitics, mindset, and personal growth. He discusses the journey in growing his businesses, documenting the wins, failures, and the tactical steps that helped him escape Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast Mickey Maher & Corey Kay 🎙 Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast – Unlock the power of content, audience engagement, and leadership.With 30+ years in media, content strategy, and senior leadership, Mickey & Corey share real-world lessons, insights, and strategies to help brands, businesses, and leaders grow.🚀 From podcasting and content creation to audience engagement and leadership coaching, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and how to cut through the noise.🎧 Listen, learn, and lead with impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Strategy& Insider?

This episode is 41 minutes long.

When was this Strategy& Insider episode published?

This episode was published on February 19, 2026.

Can I download this Strategy& Insider episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!