S4 Ep5 Kate Skrable VP Strategic Partnerships Pfizer

Описание: Kate Skrable didn’t plan on a career in biotech. But when med school doors didn’t open, she built a different path — one that’s led her to Pfizer, where she now serves as VP of Strategic Partnerships, leading global deals across multiple therapeutic areas.

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Kate joins Sharron for a candid, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about owning your story, leading with purpose, and preparing for board service.

They talk about:

What “fail forward” really means

Growing up with grit and staying grounded in purpose

Servant leadership and hiring A-players

The power of Women in Bio’s Boardroom Ready program

What smaller companies really need from a commercial advisor

🎙 Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Kate Skrable
03:00 – Med school rejections and a new path into biotech
06:30 – Building resilience and finding purpose through pivots
10:45 – Why scarcity shaped her approach to leadership
14:20 – The power of servant leadership and hiring strong teams
17:35 – Making the leap into strategic partnerships at Pfizer
22:15 – Joining Women in Bio’s Boardroom Ready program
26:00 – What early-stage boards really need from commercial voices
30:00 – Advice to women: Don’t play small — say yes and figure it out later
33:10 – What’s next for Kate Skrable

Whether you’re navigating your own career pivot or building your board CV, this episode will leave you energized and empowered.

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