Resilience, Relationship Building and Retaining Equity – Learnings for Life Science Leaders

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By CSG Talent

In this episode of Conversations with CSG, Ben Ward who heads up our Life Science Recruitment team is joined by Jamie Jones, a board director and advisor in med therapy. 

Throughout the conversation, Jamie Jones discusses his extensive experience in the life sciences and biotech sectors, emphasizing the importance of relationships, transformational leadership, and negotiation skills.  

He shares insights on how early-stage organizations can secure investments, the transition from scientific expertise to business leadership, and the evolving expectations of investors. Jamie also highlights the significance of resilience for founders and the current trends in venture capital, providing valuable advice for navigating the challenges of building a successful company within the life sciences sector and beyond. “Resilience is key for founders – be fearless in negotiations”. 

Throughout the podcast episode, some of the focus areas we discuss include: 

  • Transformational Leadership in Life Sciences 

  • The Art of Negotiation 

  • Developing Negotiation Skills 

  • Advice for Early-Stage Growth 

  • Transitioning from Science to Leadership 

  • Letting Go of Control as a Founder 

  • Navigating Leadership in Life Sciences 

  • Investor Expectations and Team Dynamics 

  • The Evolution of Pitching to Investors 

  • Advice for First-Time Founders 

  • Resilience and Equity Management 

  • Current Trends in Venture Capital 

  • Lessons from Sports: Motivation and Team Building 

If you’re keen to discuss podcast insights in more detail, please get in touch with Ben Ward. Alternatively, if you’d like to join us as a guest on Conversations with CSG, to share market insights or tell your career journey story - please get in touch with our marketing team – csgmarketing@csgtalent.com