This book looks at those who lead the global pharmaceutical and medical technology industry, describes how they make sense of their markets and the wider life-sciences economy and reveals what they have learned about how to lead large, complex organisations to compete in dynamic, global markets. "If leadership in the Life science Industry has always baffled you, this book is your key to unlock its mysteries. As the lessons provided are descriptive rather than prescriptive, it provides ample "food" for reflection on what it takes to be a Leader in Lifesciences" - Jean Christophe Tellier, Chief Executive Officer, UCB "Professor Smith has collected insights into what makes healthcare different that are compelling, and they offer a unique lens through which to look at leadership and adapting to the challenges of our industry." - Louise Makin, Chief Executive Officer, BTG plc "Leadership in the Life Sciences. Nothing is more complex than human health. This makes leadership in life science so challenging and yet so rewarding. This book provides critical insights into leadership as a vital element in the mission to advance healthcare and the passion to pursue it very unique innovation" - Roland Diggelmann, former Chief Executive Officer, Roche Diagnostics "Brian Smith does a masterful job of synthesizing the hard-earned leadership experience from multiple industry veterans in an easy to access and thought provoking manner. I would bet that most, if not all, readers will be pushed to reflect on how they lead and what they might learn from those who have had learned and grown through the crucible of leading in the life science industry in the past decade" - Deborah Dunsire, Chief Executive Officer, Lundbeck ?