Molecule to Market: Inside the outsourcing space

• The CEO leading Ensera's evolution

  In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jason Anderson, Chief Executive Officer at Ensera.   Your host, Raman Sehgal, speaks with Jason about the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain, covering: Why he chose BASF over law school, and why McKinsey ultimately was not for him Moving from corporate life into a venture-backed polymer technology start-up before a major exit The search for a PE-backed specialty manufacturing role that led him to Ensera (formerly SteriPack) The importance of appreciating local knowledge when entering new markets Similarities and differences between outsourced services in pharma and medical devices How today’s changes, pain, and uncertainty in the markets are creating opportunity Jason Anderson is CEO of Ensera (formerly SteriPack), a global contract design and manufacturing organization serving the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. He has led the company through a period of significant growth and change, including the integration of new design and product development capabilities with Ensera’s core manufacturing services, and the launch of the new Ensera trading name.   Prior to Ensera, Jason held global business unit leadership roles at DJO/Enovis and at Saint-Gobain, overseeing businesses ranging from finished medical devices to customized, high-value components for biopharma and medical device industries. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at pre-revenue polymer technology start-up Novomer, at McKinsey and Company, and at BASF.   Jason has lived and worked in North America, Asia, and Europe. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Harvard Business School.   Molecule to Market is sponsored by Bora Pharma, Charles River, and Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues, and help us celebrate the value of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!

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• CPHI 2025 wrap-up

  In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with our host Raman Sehgal, who discusses the themes and vibe of CPHI 2025 in Frankfurt.     Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharma and Charles River, and supported by Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!

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• 20 years of CPHI - Veterans Guide

  In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll hear wily old wisdom, golden nuggets and invaluable insider tips about CPHI. The nuanced stuff from Veterans of CPHIs gone by you’ll never find in a generic AI-written playbook. The show features: James West, Managing Director, Bourne Partners Arul Ramadurai, CCO at Axplora Christine Fuerst, Director Key Account Management Europe, Vetter Pharma International GmbH Dan Stanton, leading pharma/biopharma industry journalist  Jeremy Drummond PhD, retired VP Sales and Marketing Exec.   Molecule to Market is sponsored by Bora Pharma, Charles River, and Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues, and help us celebrate the value of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!

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• Themes from PBOA Conference 2025

  In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Gil Roth, President, at Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association (PBOA). Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Gil, covering: How planned FDA budget cuts and the ongoing US government shutdown are impacting the industry. And the potential outlook if those issues remain unresolved... Why positive early-phase clinical trial activity could signal a stronger year ahead Real-life applications of AI and machine learning for GMP in CDMOs through signal and pattern recognition Why Gil is feeling more optimism across the CDMO community And yes… you can also see Gil and Raman together on stage at the industry’s very own “Super Bowl” of conferences Gil Roth is the Founder and President of the Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association (PBOA), a nonprofit trade group that advocates for the regulatory, legislative and general business interests of the CMO/CDMO sector. In this role, he brings CDMO perspectives and education to FDA, the US Congress, and other bodies, and brings CDMOs together to share best practices, develop policy positions, and provide briefings on government positions that impact that sector. He also organizes and hosts PBOA's annual members-only Meeting & Conference. Previously, he was the Founding Editor of Contract Pharma magazine. In his alleged free time, he produces a weekly cultural conversation podcast called The Virtual Memories Show (https://chimeraobscura.com/vm).   Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharma (boracdmo.com) and Charles River (www.criver.com), and supported by Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!

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• The understated CDMO CCO

  In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with JB Agnus, Chief Commercial Officer at Bora Pharmaceuticals. Your host, Raman Sehgal, speaks with JB about the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain, including: How his global roles taught him the importance of bridging cultures What attracted him to Bora Pharmaceuticals and the company’s remarkable trajectory The value of intentionality, taking charge of your own career, and prioritising physical and mental wellness What it really looks and feels like to be a CDMO CCO, and the realities of stepping up into the role Why it matters not to conform to the norm and instead stay true to yourself Prior to joining Bora, JB held senior leadership roles in business development at AGC Biologics, Ajinomoto Bio Pharma Services, Novasep, and Isochem. He holds a bachelor’s degree in organic chemistry from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III in Toulouse, France, and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Centrale Méditerranée in Marseille, France.   Molecule to Market is sponsored by Bora Pharma, Charles River, and Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues, and help us celebrate the value of the global life science outsourcing space. We’d also appreciate a positive rating!

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