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The Multidimensional Role of a CFO with Sharon Barber-Lui
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38 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Sharon Barber-Lui, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at North America Teva Pharmaceuticals, joins Megan Weis to unveil the multifaceted role of the CFO, the need for the CFO to connect with all aspects of the business, as well as the importance of diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
Sharon has over 20 years of executive experience in BioPharma, biotech, and public accounting, focusing on commercialization, finance, and operations. Before joining Teva Pharmaceuticals, she was the Senior Vice President of Global Finance at EQRx. Sharon also spent over 22 years at Merck.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why CFOs must connect with all aspects of the business
- Key traits for successful CFOs
- Driving innovation through diversity and inclusion
- The integration of technology and data analytics in finance
Sharon has over 20 years of executive experience in BioPharma, biotech, and public accounting, focusing on commercialization, finance, and operations. Before joining Teva Pharmaceuticals, she was the Senior Vice President of Global Finance at EQRx. Sharon also spent over 22 years at Merck.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why CFOs must connect with all aspects of the business
- Key traits for successful CFOs
- Driving innovation through diversity and inclusion
- The integration of technology and data analytics in finance
Released:
May 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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