The Proteus Leader Show
The Proteus Leader Show
The Proteus Leader Show
#114 Transforming the Pharma Industry: Leadership at the Intersection of Science and Strategy
22 minutes Posted Nov 17, 2025 at 5:00 am.
] Introduction to the podcast[01:58]  Why diverse experiences is important in leading pharmaceutical transformation[04:13] Importance of self awareness for leaders[04:51] Most important shifts during Kelsey's time at dsm-firmenich[06:23] Mistakes to avoid when going through change[10:46] Impact of AI in the healthcare industry[17:17] How to connect teams with a deeper sense of purpose[19:50] Practical tips for driving innovation and change in highly regulated industriesFor more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube.
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Marie Holive talks with Kelsey Achenbach, Vice President of Pharmaceuticals at dsm-firmenich, about leading with strategy, science, and heart to drive innovation in healthcare. With a background spanning engineering, operations, and commercial leadership, Kelsey is at the forefront of transforming how the pharma industry operates — from optimizing product development pipelines to embedding purpose into every step of the value chain.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction to the podcast[01:58]  Why diverse experiences is important in leading pharmaceutical transformation[04:13] Importance of self awareness for leaders[04:51] Most important shifts during Kelsey's time at dsm-firmenich[06:23] Mistakes to avoid when going through change[10:46] Impact of AI in the healthcare industry[17:17] How to connect teams with a deeper sense of purpose[19:50] Practical tips for driving innovation and change in highly regulated industriesFor more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube.