Episode 4: Dr. Andrew Norden – Andrew Norden, MD: Setbacks and Successes Before Finding a Fit in the Health-Tech World
Dr. Reena Pande welcomes Dr. Andrew Norden, a neuro-oncologist who successfully transitioned from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to healthcare technology leadership. Dr. Norden shares his journey through roles at IBM Watson, Coda, and currently OncoHealth, offering both successes and cautionary tales.
The discussion covers essential strategies for physician executives including building early credibility by being willing to tackle any task, serving as a clinical translator from day one, and networking with genuine curiosity rather than job-seeking desperation. Dr. Norden candidly discusses his difficult 9-month experience at IBM Watson Health, sharing valuable lessons about properly vetting opportunities and protecting clinical credibility.
Key insights include the importance of understanding different CMO archetypes, building effective CEO-CMO partnerships, and maintaining clinical integrity while driving business results. The conversation concludes with Dr. Norden's controversial perspective on utilization management in oncology, demonstrating how physician leaders can bring clinical wisdom to complex healthcare challenges.
This episode provides practical guidance for physicians considering leadership transitions while highlighting the evolving role of clinicians in healthcare innovation and business leadership.
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