Discover the captivating world of Biotech Business
With decades of experience in biotech, pharma, and medtech, BioBiz Buzz brings you expert-driven conversations that inform, inspire, and engage.
At BioBiz Buzz, our mission is to build a community of professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about the future of biotechnology, pharma, and medtech.
We create insightful and engaging podcasts that not only inform but also connect listeners to the latest breakthroughs, trends, and industry conversations.
Each episode delivers high-quality insights from industry leaders, giving you a front-row seat to the innovations shaping the future of life sciences.
Your Hosts
Mike Ward
Mike is a renowned analyst, and thought leader in the biotech and pharma industries, with over 35 years of experience delivering in-depth insights and expert commentary.
As Global Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare Thought Leadership at DRG, Mike has interviewed thousands of top global biotech and pharma executives, investors, and innovators, uncovering the strategies and breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare. Providing expert analysis and firsthand insights of the forces driving innovation in life sciences.
Throughout his career, he has held editorial and content leadership roles at leading industry publications and organizations, providing actionable intelligence that helps biotech, pharma, healthcare, and medtech stakeholders navigate an evolving landscape. His deep understanding of market trends, investment dynamics, and scientific advancements makes him a trusted voice in the industry.
With decades of experience in thought leadership, Mike brings unparalleled depth to every discussion. He now brings his expertise to the podcasting world, offering exclusive conversations with industry leaders.
Cormac Sheridan
Cormac is a highly experienced biotechnology commentator, having reported on the sector since the mid-1990s. He has been a contributor to Nature Biotechnology for over two decades and reported for BioWorld for over 25 years.
His work has also appeared in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, The Scientist, New Scientist, The Irish Times, The Irish Examiner, and Technology Ireland, among other publications. He has also reported on technology for IT’s Monday News and has lectured on media to B.Sc. Genetics students at University College Cork for 20 years.
Cormac studied Microbiology at UCC and Journalism at Dublin City University and is currently the pro bono administrator of the Mary Mulvihill Award, a science media competition for third-level students in Ireland. In a previous life, he was a theatre lighting designer.
Shani Alexander
Shani, based in London, started writing for BioWorld MedTech in 2023. She has worked as a journalist for more than 12 years in London and Singapore for a range of online publications. She has a BA in Journalism an MSc in International Relations.
She is well respected by both companies and investors for her knowledge and reporting.
Jo Shorthouse
Jo is a senior editor and journalist with 17 years of editorial experience across respected industry titles such as Scrip, In Vivo, FirstWord, and Medical Device Network.
Over nearly two decades, she has built a deep well of industry knowledge and strategic insight, along with an extensive network of trusted contacts and relationships throughout the life sciences and medtech sectors.
Beyond editorial work, Jo has led a variety of content projects directly for industry clients, including case studies, bylined articles, thought leadership pieces, and in-depth reports.
