Navigating the Biotech World: Insights from Krista McKerracher

From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 9

In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip Crowley speaks with Krista McKerracher, a seasoned pharmaceutical executive now leading Fig Advisory, which helps biotech and pharma companies with strategic growth and market entry.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

  • Career Journey in Pharma: Krista McKerracher talks about starting as a pharmaceutical sales rep and building a 40-year career in the pharmaceutical.
  • Pioneering Work in Biotech: Krista McKerracher mentions her pivotal role at OrthoBiotech, where she worked on groundbreaking treatments.
  • Leadership Roles and Transition to Global Marketing: Krista McKerracher emphasizes her leadership in global marketing roles where she launched significant oncology drugs.
  • CRISPR Therapeutics and Gene Editing: Krista McKerracher goes over her contributions particularly advancing gene editing technology to cure sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
  • Consulting and Board Opportunities: Krista McKerracher mentions founding her consulting firm, Fig Advisory, and stresses the importance of networking.

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About From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market: Your host Philip P. Crowley Esq. is the founder and Managing Partner at Crowley Law LLC, a boutique corporate law firm focused on helping emerging tech and life sciences startups launch and reach their full potential. In each episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Philip invites professionals serving the tech startup market to discuss various issues of importance in the industry and their part in it.

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