Tech and Drugs - Podcast - Episode #2 with Benjamin Szilagyi

n this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Szilagyi, a true pioneer in data science and digital transformation. With over 25 years of experience, Ben shares insights from his leadership roles at Roche and dsm-firmenich, diving into the real stories behind building data-driven ecosystems in Pharma and Biotech.

Here’s a sneak peek of the themes we explored:

1️⃣ The Power of Starting Small: Why focusing on one use case can drive large-scale digital transformation and break through corporate inertia.

2️⃣ From FAIR Philosophy to Action: How to operationalize FAIR data principles step-by-step and align data workflows for real impact.

3️⃣ Human-Centric Transformation: The surprising role of empathy, trust, and cross-functional alignment in leading change at scale.

4️⃣ The Data Pyramid Problem: Why focusing on foundational data quality is the secret to unlocking sustainable AI-driven insights.

5️⃣ Purpose and Talent: How to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by centering mission and impact in your work.