Ep10 - The Black Box of Drug Discovery with David White

In Episode 10 of Inside Pharma Leadership, I sit down with David White to explore the journey from scientific discovery to real-world patient impact. From drug development and commercialization to venture capital and biotech innovation, this episode dives into the business and science behind bringing life-changing therapies to market.Meet the Guest David White is a biopharma executive with more than 20 years of experience in drug discovery, strategic partnerships, and platform development. As SVP of Drug Discovery at ProteinQure, David has helped bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and commercially viable therapies across biotech, pharma, and venture-backed organizations.Key TakeawaysValue creation and resource management in biopharmaDecision-making based on unmet medical needs and landscape analysisThe black box of early drug discovery and its excitementTransition from early discovery to commercialization with Target Product ProfilesDrug repurposing and repositioning strategiesRemote work and technology in drug discoveryChallenges of raising capital in biotechBuilding a strong scientific advisory board for investmentBalancing scientific innovation with business strategyTime as a critical resource in drug developmentChapters00:00 Introduction to Biopharma Leadership01:13 The Journey of a Biopharma Leader02:22 Value Creation in Drug Development04:05 The Shift in Drug Discovery Dynamics06:16 The Excitement of Early Drug Development08:34 Transitioning from Discovery to Commercialization12:15 The Process of Drug Repurposing17:54 Business Aspects of Drug Development21:24 Challenges in Raising Capital26:14 Navigating Capital and Time Constraints27:59 Closing Thoughts on Drug DiscoveryConnect with David WhiteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-white-pharmaceuticals-biopharmaceuticals/Email: david@proteinqure.comConnect with Keith Willis & Inside Pharma LeadershipInstagram: @coachtoachieveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithawillis/ Email: kwillis@coremanagementtraining.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-pharma-leadership/id1882373713