How AI Is Shaping Biotech? Expert Insights From James Bilotta
In this episode of Biotech Bytes, SVP and Chief Digital Information Officer Jim Bellotta discusses how AI and digital transformation are reshaping biotech, emphasizing the shift of the CIO role from a back‑office tech function to a strategic business partner that drives therapy delivery. Bellotta shares his career path—from hospital informatics to consulting, pharma, and rare‑disease companies—highlighting how aligning technology with scientific goals accelerates drug launches. He explains the evolving expectations for IT leaders, including leveraging managed service providers and AI while maintaining focus on patient outcomes, and offers practical advice for emerging IT professionals on positioning themselves as business‑centric contributors.
Recruitment Storytelling: Secrets Every Hiring Manager Must Know | Denise Chaffin
In this episode, host Steve Swan talks with Denise Chaffin, founder of Top Source Talent, about the evolving landscape of recruitment, especially in tech and biotech. Denise shares insights on what makes a great internal recruiter—financial savvy, adaptability, and relentless...
Why Diverse Thinking Builds Better AI | Biotech Leadership with Fernando Bardella
In this episode, host Steve Swan talks with global biotech executive Dr. Fernando Bardellá about how diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds drive better AI and technology strategies in life sciences. Bardellá shares insights from moving from France to Boston, highlighting...
A Year of Biotech Bytes: The Stories, Lessons, and Laughs Behind the Mic
In this retrospective episode, host and guest Mary Louise Smith reflect on Biotech Bytes' first year, sharing how the podcast began, the power of simple conversations for generating ideas, and the role of AI in streamlining work. Mary offers behind‑the‑scenes...