The Talent Lab

The Talent Lab EP 08- Women in Bio with Dr. Laura Berenger: Conviction, Patient Safety, and Finding Your Voice in Science

In Episode 08 of The Talent Lab, Marina Hart sits down with Dr. Laura Berenger for a conversation that goes far beyond job titles. Laura works at the intersection of toxicology, biocompatibility, regulatory science, and patient safety. Her work helps answer a high-stakes question before a medical device ever reaches the market: Is it truly safe for the human body? But this episode is about more than science. It is about what it means to be a woman in biotech while making difficult decisions, delivering uncomfortable truths, and staying grounded in your convictions in rooms that do not always make space for your voice. Marina and Laura talk about: * what biocompatibility really means in plain English * why safety decisions need to start early in device development * where animal testing, alternative methods, and AI fit into the future of safety science * why mentorship matters for women in technical fields * the pressure women still face to be likable, measured, and easy to hear * and why “having it all” is often one of the most damaging myths women are sold One of the biggest takeaways from this episode: Do not build your career around being liked. Build it around conviction, ethics, and doing the work that matters. This is a smart, honest conversation about science, leadership, motherhood, mentorship, and the reality of being a woman in bio today.

The Talent Lab Ep 07 - Résumé Rehab: What to Fix First When Your Résumé Isn’t Working

Most people do not have a résumé problem because they need a total rewrite. They have a résumé problem because the document they are using is not doing its job. It is too long.Too vague.Too focused on responsibilities instead of relevance. And too often written to explain the past instead of earn the next conversation. In this episode of The Talent Lab, Marina Hart and Brad McMillan break down a practical Résumé Rehab approach for professionals who need to improve their résumé quickly without turning it into a massive project. They cover what to cut, what to tighten, how to make your experience easier to scan, how to handle location and LinkedIn, and why showing impact matters more than listing duties. They also explain the difference between Brad’s long-term Keystone Résumé strategy and the faster, more tactical fixes job seekers can make right now. This episode is for anyone in the market who wants a clearer, sharper résumé that gives hiring teams a reason to keep reading. Because your résumé does not need to tell your whole story. It needs to make the right person want to talk to you. https://rpmresearch.solutions/featured-jobs/ [https://rpmresearch.solutions/featured-jobs/]

The Talent Lab Ep 06 - Women in Bio: The Talent Lab with Angeliki Kotsianti

In this episode of The Talent Lab, Marina Hart sits down with Angeliki Kotsianti for a powerful conversation on women in biotech, leadership, oncology innovation, and the future of career growth in life sciences. Together, they explore what it really takes to move science into impact, why value matters more than elegant ideas alone, and how women can stop waiting to be recognized and start becoming impossible to ignore. Angeliki shares hard-earned insight on leadership, visibility, negotiation, portfolio careers, fractional work, and building influence in rooms where decisions shape industries. This is a conversation about science, strategy, ambition, and creating your own seat at the table. What you’ll hear in this episode: * Why translational science starts with patient impact * What leadership looks like before recognition arrives * Why visibility is a strategy, not vanity * How women in biotech can rethink negotiation and influence * Why portfolio careers and fractional leadership may be the future A must-listen for women in science, biotech leaders, founders, and anyone building a career with purpose. LinkedIn description Episode 06 of The Talent Lab is live. In this special Women in Bio conversation, Marina Hart sits down with Angeliki Kotsianti for an honest and high-level discussion on leadership, oncology, innovation, and what it takes for women in biotech to build real influence. This episode goes far beyond career advice. It explores the gap between science and impact. Why expertise alone is not enough. Why visibility is a strategy. And why the future may belong to women who stop waiting for permission and start building their own room. If you work in biotech, pharma, life sciences, or talent leadership, this conversation is full of insights on: * translational value in science * leadership vs expertise * women at decision-making tables * negotiation, presence, and influence * portfolio careers and fractional leadership One of the most powerful takeaways: Stop waiting to be noticed. Start becoming impossible to ignore. Listen to Episode 06 of The Talent Lab and join the conversation. #TheTalentLab #WomenInBio #Biotech #LifeSciences #Leadership #WomenInScience #Oncology #FractionalLeadership #TalentStrategy #BiotechCareers https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliki-kotsianti/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliki-kotsianti/] https://rpmresearch.solutions/featured-jobs/ [https://rpmresearch.solutions/featured-jobs/]

The Talent Lab Ep 05 - What separates great veterinarians from great leaders? -

In this episode of Clinical Veterinary Recruiting Insights, Brad McMillan speaks with Dr. William Singleton about his career across lab animal medicine, pharmaceutical research, academia, consulting, and CRO settings — and how those experiences shaped his perspective on leadership, operations, and organizational growth. Together, they explore: * how Dr. Singleton found his path into lab animal medicine * why leadership became a bigger part of his career than clinical work alone * what makes some veterinarians thrive in leadership roles while others struggle * how consulting evolved from technical training into broader advisory work * why operational efficiency, communication, and culture are often more connected than organizations realize * what veterinarians can do early in their careers to prepare for leadership and consulting opportunities This episode is especially relevant for professionals in lab animal medicine, veterinary leadership, CROs, preclinical research, animal welfare, and veterinary consulting. It’s a conversation about more than career progression — it’s about building stronger teams, better systems, and lasting impact. If you want, I can also turn this into a second LinkedIn version that feels even more like an Ora-style post with a stronger hook and punchier line-by-line formatting. https://rpmresearch.solutions/featured-jobs/ [https://rpmresearch.solutions/featured-jobs/]

The Talent Lab Ep 04 - Capability vs. Confidence: Quantifying Sales Hiring in Biotech — with Aaron Schieving

Sales candidates are trained communicators. They can build rapport fast, tell a great story, and look confident in an interview. So how do you tell the difference between real capability and interview polish? In Episode 4 of The Talent Lab, Brad McMillan and Marina Hart (RPM ReSearch) sit down with Aaron Schieving, a commercial leader with 20+ years building teams across biotech and life sciences. Aaron explains why commercial hiring is high-stakes in life sciences: sales cycles can run 6–9 months, and a mis-hire can delay revenue and force you to restart onboarding and training all over again. Aaron walks through a structured hiring process built to reduce gut-feel decisions, including his “ticket” (a clear definition of the ideal hire), a 30-minute conversation before any formal interview, and a sales assessment built around five common weaknesses that can limit performance: need for approval, emotional involvement, money weakness, self-limiting beliefs, and buy cycle. He also shares why he gives candidates their results—whether he hires them or not—and how transparency can strengthen your employer brand over time. Link to Aaron Schieving book: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Positivity-practical-business-customers/dp/B0DGF83ZPM [https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Positivity-practical-business-customers/dp/B0DGF83ZPM]