00:00 Shorts
01:10 Intro
02:37 Hello Frederike
03:18 Being a GM for the 1st time
04:43 How she planned her career
07:39 Starting by differenciating her experience
08:54 Carrying the bag
09:45 Considering the personal balance
11:20 Realizing what you bring to others
12:26 Following your gut
13:03 Work life integration
16:36 Bring people in the journey
19:45 Cultural differences in Europe, US, Australia
22:55 Mixing deep expertise and questioning
24:06 Interview for a role should be in both ways
25:56 It's not about your age
26:55 Not having a carrer plan is ok
29:36 Being able to say no
30:50 Finding the right mentors
34:57 Meet people to help you to be picky
38:18 Finding stability in your job
42:05 From a deal to a commercial launch
42:49 Being a young woman GM in Germany
45:19 No need to be workaholic to be a GM
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Frederike Podevin is the GM for the DACH region at Pierre Fabre Pharma.
She shares her global journey through the pharma world, from Pfizer in Australia to Novartis in the US, and finally to Europe.
She opens up about the challenges and excitement of taking on roles she's never done before, emphasizing the importance of communication, confidence, and the willingness to learn.
Frederike highlights how her career has been shaped by embracing risks, relying on supportive teams, and the thrill of facing unknown tasks.
She speaks candidly about the evolution of her career, driven by a passion for challenges and personal growth rather than a predefined plan.
Throughout her narrative, the theme of work-life integration emerges as a guiding principle, suggesting a modern approach to balancing professional ambitions with personal happiness.
This conversation reveals Frederike's journey as one marked by curiosity, resilience, and an unyielding drive to push beyond conventional boundaries, making it a compelling story of leadership, diversity, and personal discovery in the competitive pharmaceutical industry.
I loved the calm and serenity with which Frederike shared her career moments.