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The Verisian Community Podcast is a platform dedicated to exploring and discussing advancements in technology and healthcare. It focuses on sharing knowledge and insights from industry experts, with a particular emphasis on the integration of technology in healthcare sectors such as pharmaceuticals and clinical trials. The podcast aims to foster a community by bringing together professionals virtually and in-person, encouraging open dialogue about innovative solutions, industry trends, and the future of technology in healthcare. It serves as a hub for professionals to learn, network, and collaborate on creating a better future through technological advancements.
The Birth of the CRO Industry: How Parexel Transformed Drug Development | Episode 16
The Verisian Community Podcast
1 hour 26 minutes 51 seconds
8 months ago
The Birth of the CRO Industry: How Parexel Transformed Drug Development | Episode 16
Description
Josef von Rickenbach is a true pioneer in the pharmaceutical industry. In 1982, he co-founded Parexel, a company that would go on to define the CRO industry as we know it today. Over the next 36 years as CEO, he led over 40 acquisitions, scaled the company to 19,000 employees, and helped set industry standards that still shape biopharma today.
But Josef’s story isn’t just about business. It’s a story of relentless execution, risk-taking, and building an entirely new industry from scratch. Convincing pharma companies to outsource clinical research - an idea that was unheard of at the time - took vision, persistence, and an ability to see patterns before others did.
In this conversation, we explore:
How he identified the unmet need that led to the birth of the CRO industry
The hardest moments of scaling Parexel from a 2-person consultancy to a global powerhouse
How he sees the future of clinical development, including the role of AI in drug development
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The Verisian Community Podcast
The Verisian Community Podcast is a platform dedicated to exploring and discussing advancements in technology and healthcare. It focuses on sharing knowledge and insights from industry experts, with a particular emphasis on the integration of technology in healthcare sectors such as pharmaceuticals and clinical trials. The podcast aims to foster a community by bringing together professionals virtually and in-person, encouraging open dialogue about innovative solutions, industry trends, and the future of technology in healthcare. It serves as a hub for professionals to learn, network, and collaborate on creating a better future through technological advancements.
