Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! We are thrilled to welcome Mark Erlander PHD, CEO of Cardiff Oncology, shares his journey from a PhD in neuroscience to leading an oncology company. He discusses the calculated risks he took throughout his career and the importance of following your passion. Erlander emphasizes the need for leaders to be motivated and to create a team that is excited to work together. "Create a motivated team by fostering trust, respect, and providing resources" He tells up and comers to do something they are truly excited about, but also be be opportunistic and willing to take calculated risks. We jump in to discussions on the future of cancer treatments, including targeted therapies and personalized medicine.

Key Points:
❇Follow your passion and do something you are truly excited about
🤗Create a motivated team by fostering trust, respect, and providing resources
📈Be opportunistic and willing to take calculated risks
❌Never settle for something that is less than what you want to achieve
💊The future of cancer treatments includes targeted therapies and personalized medicine

✨ Chapters ✨ 
00:00
Introduction to Mark Erlander
01:01
Taking Calculated Risks in Career Choices
06:10
Transitioning to the Oncology Space
09:00
Shifting Strategy Based on Data
11:58
The Future of Cancer Treatments
15:31
Leadership Nuggets from Mark Erlander
26:07
Advice for Aspiring Leaders
29:01
Closing Remarks and Plug for Cardiff Oncology