Jaswinder (Jassi) Chadha, President and CEO of Axtria, which is one of the life sciences’ most prominent global leaders, joins us today to discuss how innovation has transformed the global healthcare system. He is regarded as one of the top data scientists and influential thought leaders in the life sciences industry. Jaswinder will share his perspective on the fast-growing and ever-changing life sciences industry, including how Covid created a recognition in pharma of the human-centric aspects of healthcare. In addition, Jassi shares how he balances his busy work schedule with family and friends.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- [03:50] Jassi shares his journey through university to his current position as an entrepreneur
- [07:42] His current focus is working in an industry that saves lives, and his goal is to ensure that the pharma industry serves the patient better
- [09:20] The significant shifts in the industry are decoding the human genome and being able to treat patients globally through innovation
- [13:33] Jassi talks about what he has learned through his professional journey and how he defines a great leader
- [19:24] As an entrepreneur, you need to continue to seek out learning no matter how busy your schedule is. Jassi shares how he balances the personal and professional aspects of his life
- [26:08] Jassi responds to Jasmeets rapid-fire questions
Key Takeaways:
- A great leader has a vision and inspires their team to excel in whatever the mission is.
- The healthcare sector gained valuable insights during the Covid-19 pandemic and emerged from it significantly improved.
- Knowledge is like a video game. When you think you’ve reached the top, there is another level.