In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip Crowley speaks with Tor Alden, who has been global VP for design and development for the Steripak Group, a contract design & manufacturing organization (CDMO) serving the healthcare industry. Tor has a distinguished career going back more than 30 years, dealing with industrial design and human factors engineering.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
- Pam’s journey into STEM influenced by her father’s reverse psychology and her passion for challenging the status quo
- The evolution of her career from engineering to senior leadership roles, utilizing her STEM background to solve complex problems in global operations
- Insights into effective leadership and the transition from technical roles to managing large teams and inspiring organizational success
- Strategies for small companies looking to partner with industry giants like AstraZeneca, focusing on specific pain points and leveraging agility and innovation
- The impact of artificial intelligence and digital tools on pharmaceutical processes and sustainability efforts, including innovative projects like using biomethane for energy
Learn more about Pam Cheng:
- Learn more about Pam and AstraZeneca on AstraZeneca’s website: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-company/leadership.html#modal-generic
- Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-cheng-128759111
