Marc Gitzinger, BioVersys

Why is self-awareness the secret ingredient to good leadership? How do you let go of a critical early team member? And what does it take to found a company during your PhD? Today I’m joined by Marc Gitzinger, CEO of BioVersys, a biotech based in Basel, Switzerland. BioVersys is a leader in the anti-infective space, developing new antibiotics for very highly drug-resistant infections. About LifeScience ORG It’s no secret that Europe is a global leader in generating translational science. We’re grateful at LifeScience ORG to have a community of over 400 life science CEOs – leaders driving change in biotech, medtech, techBio and healthcare. The conversations inside our community – stories of conviction, navigating challenges, and making bold decisions – inspire us every week. To hear the stories, lessons, and experiences of our life science leaders, listen to A Call to Lead @ LifeScience ORG, available on all good podcasting platforms. Chapters 01:16 — From the Lab to the Boardroom 02:51 — The Naivety That Gets You Started 04:08 — When the Board Asks the Impossible 09:12 — Managing Up: Working With Your Board 11:42 — Try Before You Buy: Choosing Independent Directors 15:25 — Three Experts, One Decision 17:05 — A Culture of Calculated Risk 19:05 — A Hub Unlike Any Other 20:40 — The Antibiotic Paradox 25:14 — Stigma, Silence, and Resistant Infections 35:15 — The Mirror Test