Ep. 260, Chapter 1: Jennifer Hawks Bland's Journey From Politics to Life Sciences Advocacy

0:00 – 7:58

Life Science Leader Chief Editor Ben Comer interviews Jennifer Hawkes Bland, CEO of NewYorkBIO, a New York State trade organization and advocate for life sciences companies and research institutions. Bland discusses her career path from working on Capitol Hill for Senator Thad Cochran to her current role, highlighting how her diverse experience in advocacy and policy prepared her to lead NewYorkBIO. Bland also talks about how her legal background honed her critical thinking and writing skills, essential for her work in government affairs and advocacy within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.