by Manar | Aug 21, 2025 | Thoughts
Today, language is political. Words that once felt neutral now carry unintended meanings. In meetings, in presentations, even in casual conversations, I find myself pausing before I speak, asking not just what I mean, but how it might be interpreted. We live in a time...
by Manar | Aug 12, 2025 | Book Review
I just read The AI-fication of Jobs by Huy Nguyen Trieu as part of my effort to deep dive into the technical aspects of AI. I want to understand its real implications for our industry. In pharma, AI hasn’t made the disruptive impact so many headlines suggest....
by Manar | Jul 31, 2025 | Thoughts
In a world where headlines shift daily and uncertainty feels like the only constant, I’ve found myself thinking about that simple British wartime poster: “Keep Calm and Carry On.” Created in 1939 as Britain prepared for potential invasion, those five...
by Manar | Jul 18, 2025 | Thoughts
A reflection on talent, compatibility, and the delicate art of building teams that truly work There’s a moment every leader encounters when they realize that the most talented team on paper isn’t always the most effective team in practice. We see this in...
by Manar | Jul 7, 2025 | Thoughts
I’ve built a company across five continents. I’ve attended policy events in Washington, site visits in Mexico, meetings in Philadelphia, and cultural gatherings in Denmark — all within a single quarter. I love what I do. I love what it enables. But somewhere between...
