Sonja Mirka, founder and managing director of Livinovia, shared her 25-year career journey from academia through pharmaceutical industry roles to establishing her own consulting company. She discussed her transition from academia to industry, driven by her desire to work in drug development and be closer to people and medicine, and later moved to consulting after recognizing the opportunity to apply her broad industry experience to help other organizations. Sonja emphasized the importance of curiosity, courage, and discipline in her career path, and highlighted how her diverse experiences across academia, pharmaceutical operations, and consulting have prepared her for entrepreneurship. She also shared insights about the emotional aspects of decision-making in business and discussed the founding of Livinovia, which focuses on integrating science and technology with business operations.
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