GOLD Nugget: bonus episode
In the second episode of GOLD nuggets, Isabel looks back at her conversation with Dr Sunil Verma, Global Head of Oncology, Medical, AstraZeneca, in which the two discussed the journey to transforming cancer care.
In this clip, Sunil explores what motivates him to wake up in the morning and the industry challenge that keeps him up at night: how to balance innovation in the present with an ambitious future.
A little more on GOLD’s guest…
Dr Sunil Verma is Global Head of Oncology, Medical at AstraZeneca, where he works to drive the company’s vision to redefine cancer care. Prior to joining AZ in 2019 as Vice President, Head of Breast Cancer Strategy and Global Clinical Head for the Breast Cancer Programme, Sunil was a medical oncologist providing clinical care and expertise to breast and lung cancer patients. He has held various leadership and research roles at a number of highly regarded academic institutions and completed his medical degree and postgraduate training at the University of Alberta, Canada.
Additional resources
If you’re interested in learning more about the topic areas discussed in this episode, check out the following content:
Sunil’s full episode: What will it take to transform cancer care?