{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6846e583cca944a48e6715d3/69e749d9d2febdbec9c06800?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Hidden Challenges of Biologics Development - Dr. Adriana Kiędzierska-Mencfeld","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6846e583cca944a48e6715d3/1776765387268-5a06a5c1-1bc7-49e8-9edd-4a4260325e00.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>95% of our viewers aren’t subscribed. If you’re watching and not yet subscribed, please subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss future episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>What does it really take to move from science into CEO leadership while delivering real impact for patients?</p><p><br></p><p>This week on Making It In Manufacturing, Harry Sloan sat down with Dr Adriana Kiedzierska-Mencfeld, CEO of Rezon Bio, with 20 years of experience spanning biotech, biologics manufacturing, and leadership across industry and scientific roles.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Dr Adriana Kiedzierska-Mencfeld covers:</p><p>- Transitioning from academia to industry and the drive to turn science into real patient value</p><p>- Key leadership moments including entering new technology areas and managing high-pressure decision making</p><p>- Leading through COVID, maintaining operations, and ensuring both product delivery and team safety</p><p>- Transforming into a CDMO model and leading organisational change with clarity and purpose</p><p>- Competing in a crowded CDMO market through cost discipline, quality standards, and operational efficiency</p><p><br></p><p>If you are working in biotech, manufacturing, or scaling scientific innovation into real-world impact, this conversation offers a clear and grounded perspective on leadership, decision making, and building high-performing teams under pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow ARTO</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/artotalent</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kEcRZOiJChOoN1KF2n1ng</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arto.talent?igsh=MWdhbWl5N204a253NQ%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artotalent?_t=ZG-8tHbGACAZaj&amp;_r=1</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-beyond-the-lab/id1783115575</p><p>Website: https://arto-talent.com/</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@artotalent</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Adriana Kiedzierska-Mencfeld</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-adriana-kiedzierska-mencfeld/</p><p><br></p><p>Harry Sloan</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-sloan-605620154/</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:33 Moving beyond science into leadership</p><p>02:06 Career-defining moments and leadership growth</p><p>04:56 Leading through COVID and regulatory pressure</p><p>06:01 FDA inspection and managing high-stakes environments</p><p>07:13 Transition to CDMO and company transformation</p><p>09:20 Launch of Resins Bio and stepping into CEO role</p><p>11:39 Building trust and delivering for clients</p><p>12:29 Cost competitiveness and market positioning</p><p>14:20 Speed, quality, and CDMO differentiation</p><p>15:22 Market trends and opportunities in biologics</p><p>17:33 CDMO positioning and capabilities</p><p>18:09 Balancing existing clients and new business</p><p>20:08 Personal career journey and challenges</p><p>21:44 Advice for women in biotech leadership</p><p>22:46 Future of biologics manufacturing</p><p>24:33 Motivation and leadership purpose</p><p><br></p><p>#MakingItInManufacturing #ARTOTalent #Biotech #CDMO #Biologics #LifeSciences #ManufacturingLeadership</p>","author_name":"ARTO Talent"}