Jassi Chadha: Pioneering Patient-Centricity in the Most Innovative Industry
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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:
- [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
- [20:33] How Devyn continues to invest in his career growth and learning
- [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.
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Guest Biography:
JASWINDER CHADHA, President and CEO, Axtria Currently serves as President & CEO of Axtria. Since its founding in 2010, Axtria has gone on to become one of the biggest global leaders in the industry with customers in over 120 countries. Previously, Jassi was co-founder and CEO of marketRx, which was acquired by Cognizant Technology Solutions. Jassi and his companies have been featured in some of the most aspirational lists - INC 500, Deloitte FAST 50, NJBiz FAST 50, SmartCEO Future 50, Red Herring, and several other growth, product, culture, and technology awards.
About The Host
Jasmeet Sawhney
Jasmeet Sawhney is a life sciences industry executive, marketing leader, and serial entrepreneur with deep roots in technology and data analytics. He is currently the global head of marketing at Axtria. Jasmeet has over 20 years of experience in the life sciences domain and has helped build and scale three successful companies. He has received several company and individual awards, including Inc 500, Deloitte Fast 500, Crain’s NY Fast 50, NJBiz Fast 50, Business of the Year, SmartCEO Future 50, Top CMO, Forty Under 40, and many more..
Quotes
"The latest innovation was unleashed over a decade ago. We decoded the human genome, and that attracted new companies with new ideas and therapies for solving the puzzles of human disease.” - Jassi Chadha
“You need to believe in lifelong learning, and it doesn’t matter how successful or old you are; the learning should never stop because when the learning stops, your growth stops, and life gets boring.” - Jassi Chadha
Leading Minds Podcast
The Leading Minds podcast by Life Sciences Voice delves deep inside the minds of the top life sciences executives, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, consumer health, animal health, and leaders from related industries. In every episode, we meet a leader who has made a lasting impact in the life sciences industry and continues to drive the industry forward. We go beyond the name and the title to unravel their personality, their beliefs, their mission, and most importantly, to understand how their brilliant minds are changing the world for the better while fueling growth for their companies and their teams. Whether you are on a leadership path of your own, or just here to learn from the experiences of these great leaders, this is the podcast for you!
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
Transformation and Leadership in the Medical Devices Industry
00:24:34
Gregory Rubert: Importance of leadership and a practical approach in product commercialization
00:32:38
Amar Sawhney: Achieving Unparalleled Scale With A Foundation Built On Meaningful Science, Values, and Purpose
00:50:13
Devyn Smith: From a rural and humble upbringing to saving patient lives with cell and gene therapy
00:31:11