In this episode, we welcome Gary K. Zammit, a leading expert at the intersection of science, business, and innovation in the life sciences industry.

Gary is the founder and CEO of Clinilabs, a CNS-focused contract research organization, and the author of Beyond the Science: How People, Process, and Systems Transform the Business of Life Sciences. He also serves as a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and is a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

With more than 250 published articles and abstracts, Gary has spent his career advancing safer and more effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders. In this conversation, he shares insights from decades of experience—exploring how scientific rigor, operational excellence, and human-centered leadership come together to transform healthcare innovation.

Tune in for a deep dive into the future of clinical research, entrepreneurship in life sciences, and the systems that drive meaningful impact.

In this episode, we speak with Joseph Grieco and Liza Micioni, two experienced leaders in clinical development.

Joseph Grieco leads clinical programs in neurological disorders at Tris Pharma, focusing on innovative solutions for unmet medical needs.

Liza Micioni brings over 25 years of experience in global clinical operations, specializing in rare diseases and CNS disorders, with a strong focus on patient-centric approaches.

Together, they discuss how leadership, innovation, and operational excellence are shaping the future of clinical research.

In this episode, we are joined by Robert Packard, a seasoned Quality and Regulatory Affairs professional with over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry and a decade in biotech manufacturing validation and scale-up.

Robert has held leadership roles in multiple startups, co-founded a laparoscopic imaging company, and previously worked as a lead auditor and instructor for a major Notified Body. His expertise spans 510(k) submissions, CE Marking, Canadian Medical Device Licensing, and the development and implementation of ISO 13485-compliant quality systems.

He is also passionate about education, producing weekly training content focused on current quality and regulatory challenges.

In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Mittal, RAC, PMP, Co-Founder and CEO of Mittal Consulting, a leading regulatory affairs firm supporting medical device innovators.

With over 10 years of experience across startups and Fortune 500 companies, Kristen brings deep expertise in navigating FDA pathways for Class I, II, and III devices. She shares practical insights on regulatory strategy, accelerating approvals, and building strong post-market frameworks.

Kristen also highlights her work empowering early-stage ventures and her contributions as an advisory committee member at OHSU, the University of Washington, and UCSF.

If you're building in MedTech or interested in regulatory strategy, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we welcome A/Prof Tina Soulis, a life sciences leader with over 30 years of experience in clinical research, biotechnology, and healthcare.

Founder of Alithia Life Sciences and academic contributor at the University of Melbourne, Tina has held senior roles including CEO of a CRO, Director of an ASX200 company, and VP of Clinical Strategy and Development.

She is also one of the few Australian clinical development leaders to successfully guide products from lab discovery to regulatory approval.

In this episode, we welcome Gregory Mark Hill, Managing Partner at GCH Partners, an investment holding firm working globally with family offices, asset managers, foundations, and public and private companies.

Gregory has spent more than two decades helping entrepreneurs and organizations grow, raise capital, and expand their enterprise value across industries including technology, healthcare, and industrial integrated technology. His work spans major innovation hubs such as New York and Silicon Valley, as well as international markets.

Through his professional journey, Gregory discovered that even when companies overcome major challenges—from raising capital to scaling operations—success can still feel incomplete if founders, executives, or employees struggle internally.

His new book explores how individuals can remove internal roadblocks to achieving their dreams in business, family life, and personal fulfillment. Through a powerful real-life story, he shares insights on letting go of our deep attachment to outcomes, financial results, and expectations in order to rediscover happiness, purpose, and balance.

This episode features David E. Albert, MD, a physician-inventor and serial entrepreneur whose work has shaped modern digital cardiology. Over a 30-year career, Dr. Albert has developed life-saving medical technologies and successfully translated many of those innovations into high-impact startups.

As founder of several health-technology companies and former Chief Scientist of GE Cardiology, Dr. Albert brings rare insight into both clinical medicine and medical device innovation. His inventions, including consumer ECG technology that gained global attention, have helped redefine remote cardiac monitoring and patient empowerment.

During the episode, we discuss Dr. Albert’s entrepreneurial journey, lessons from building and exiting startups, the evolution of digital health, and the future of cardiovascular technology. This conversation provides valuable perspective for founders, clinicians, and anyone interested in healthcare innovation.

In this episode, we welcome Alfonso, CEO at Leon Research and Managing Board Member and Marketing Director at AICROS, for an in-depth conversation on leadership, clinical research, and business development in the pharmaceutical industry.

Alfonso has 14 years of experience in managerial and executive roles, with the last 10 years dedicated to clinical investigation. Originally trained in psychology, his curiosity and passion for continuous learning have driven a career that blends science, strategy, and people-centered leadership.

As CEO of Leon Research, a full-service CRO operating in Southern Europe, Alfonso leads with a clear mission: to grow the organization by empowering its people and staying true to core principles of intelligence, creativity, flexibility, and honesty. Through AICROS, he has also played a key role in designing and implementing sales and marketing strategies that strengthen client relationships and expand business opportunities across the CRO alliance.