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Where the jobs are and aren’t in digital health

Where the jobs are and aren’t in digital health

In this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare leadership with Oxeon CEO Sonia Millsom.
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In this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare leadership with Oxeon CEO Sonia Millsom. They explore what makes a great healthcare CEO, covering current talent market trends, qualities of successful leaders, and the valuable roles of executive chairs in a company. Sonia offers invaluable insights into the art of relationship-building, the importance of rigorous candidate evaluation, and the strategic decision-making that fuels successful hiring and partnerships


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LINKS: 

Oxeon: https://www.oxeon.com/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(03:28) Current market dynamics and talent trends

(06:04) Challenges and changes in the C-suite

(12:38) The reality of being a first-time CEO

(15:53) Hot and cold: trends in healthtech

(19:40) Negotiating offers and equity

(23:06) Understanding company valuations

(24:52) Breaking into the tech industry

(26:17) Advisory work and board positions

(27:14) Challenges and importance of board chairs

(28:37) Effective interviewing and hiring practices

(30:59) The human element in recruitment

(38:05) The debrief

Christina Farr

About the author

Christina Farr

Christina Farr is a healthcare writer and investor. Formerly at CNBC and Reuters, she covers digital health, startups, and policy, blending reporting with analysis and investing perspective to help leaders navigate healthcare’s evolving landscape.

New York City

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