In this episode of Leadership Lab, Maurice Thornton speaks with Tiago Nunes, SVP Clinical Development at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, about rare disease, clinical development, patient-centred trials, and the career turns that shaped his path.

From Rio de Janeiro to Europe, from medicine and GI research to pharma and biotech, Tiago shares an honest look at finding the right fit, learning from feedback, and building a career with joy and purpose.

Together, Maurice and Tiago explore what clinical development really involves, why rare disease trials require creativity, how patient voices can shape better studies, and why the best clinical operations people are often both pragmatic and deeply creative.

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What if the reason you are not standing out is not lack of experience, but lack of clarity?

Career coach Catherine Leduc joins Maurice Thornton to explore personal branding, networking, career drift, and what it really takes to stand out in today’s life sciences job market.

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In this episode of leadership lab, they discuss why career growth is not just about selling yourself better, but understanding yourself better. From personal branding and networking to career transitions and senior-level job search strategy, this conversation is full of practical insight for professionals looking to grow with more clarity and intention.

A smart, grounded conversation for anyone building a career in pharma, biotech, medtech, or digital health.

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As part of our Podcasthon initiative, we sat down with Mathias Terheggen, Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy at ETH Foundation, to talk about a question many people ask before giving: does my contribution really make a difference?

In this conversation, Mathias shares how donations help create real opportunities for future scientific talent, why every contribution matters, and how support can help shape the environment where curiosity, research, and innovation grow.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your support can have a real impact, this episode is for you.

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https://ethz-foundation.ch/en/online-giving-polyfonds/