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IDEA Collider: Innovation & Asymmetric Learning in PharmaAuthor: IDEA Pharma, SAI MedPartners
IDEA Collider explores how asymmetric learning drives bold innovation in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Hosted by Mike Rea, CEO of IDEA Pharma & Head of Strategy and Thought Leadership at SAI MedPartners, the podcast features conversations with top thinkers, scientists, and strategists who challenge the status quo to spark real progress in drug development, biotech, and healthcare. Each episode dives into how organizations can make smarter decisions earlier, reimagine R&D, and unlock competitive advantage through differentiated thinking. Questions We Explore * What is asymmetric learning, and how does it fuel pharma innovation? * Why do some organizations outpace othersand what can we learn from them? * How can we overcome barriers to meaningful progress in healthcare? * Whats broken in traditional innovation modelsand how do we fix it? Listen and subscribe on all major platforms. Language: en Genres: Business, Life Sciences, Marketing, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Dr. Christian Rommel on Oncology Innovations and Modern Drug Development at Bayer
Episode 5
Tuesday, 9 September, 2025
In this episode of Idea Collider, host Mike Rea interviews Dr. Christian Rommel from Bayer. Dr. Rommel discusses his journey in molecular oncology from the Max Planck Institute, through roles at Roche, to overseeing global R&D at Bayer. He shares insights on turning scientific discovery into novel medicines, collaboration between scientists and commercial teams, and the importance of maintaining scientific integrity. Dr. Rommel also delves into the impact of AI in drug development, the potential of genetic medicines, and the complexities of launching new medicines on a global scale. The conversation also touches on embracing failure, internal and external partnerships, and the evolving landscape of clinical translation. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:25 Christian Rommel's Journey in Oncology03:02 The Importance of Collaboration in Innovation05:16 Balancing Risk and Reward in Drug Development18:07 The Role of AI and Data in Modern R&D22:33 Partnerships and External Learning26:16 Balancing Legacy and Innovation in Biotech27:18 Global Expansion and Leadership Diversity27:27 Courage in Biotech Management27:54 Inspiration from Roche Genentech30:26 Commitment to Product Supply and Market Readiness32:23 Challenges of Global Launches35:53 Emerging Trends in Pharma: AI and Genetic Medicines42:20 Decision-Making in Pharma47:30 Reflections on Academic and Professional Journey Don't forget to Like, Share, Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Keep up with Christian Rommel;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-rommel/Website: https://www.bayer.com/en/innovation/science-research-and-innovation Follow Mike Rea On;Website: https://www.ideapharma.com/X: https://x.com/ideapharmaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigidea/ Listen to more fantastic podcast episodes: https://podcast.ideapharma.com/
