How gemstones are formed
Asad Mohsin Ali
Strategic Activator in Healthcare | Simplifying Complex Solutions | Catalyzing Career Growth
Or: Creating something of value from scratch.
When I first got the call regarding an opportunity at TESARO my first reaction was "Who?". That reaction seems to be diminishing in frequency as we continue to establish ourselves internationally, but the feeling at TESARO is very much that of a start up, with everyone having a stake in its success and happily taking on more than described in their official role profile.
Our name, TESARO, comes from the Galician word for treasure, and it embodies the vision we have for our company. TESARO associates identify opportunities that others may overlook in order to create value for patients, healthcare providers and our investors.
Our culture supports innovative thinking, the pursuit of excellence, and the sharing of ideas. We offer associates the opportunity to work at a rapidly growing company that actively looks for better approaches and embraces innovation.
We work as a tight-knit and cross-functional team focused on our customers and supporting each other with the different skills and experiences we all bring to the table. I can confidently state that after almost two decades in the pharma industry working in large organisations, my first experience in a start up is invigorating, enjoyable and deeply satisfying.
From the way we work with external stakeholders to the way we make decisions to the way we assess and tackle opportunities and challenges - our approach is simultaneously nimble and considered. We take our responsibility to cancer patients seriously. This approach allows us to have aspirations and ambitions that sometimes even much larger companies may shy away from.
As we bring our vision to life in Europe, there are some very exciting opportunities coming up, including in the diverse and interesting cluster I look after: the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Nordics (yes including Iceland). If you like working in a dynamic way with talented and committed people then I would encourage you to check out our opportunities.
I personally am loving creating something of meaningful value from scratch.
Strategic Activator in Healthcare | Simplifying Complex Solutions | Catalyzing Career Growth
7 年Came across this "gem of a poster" at the Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History #NMNH last week (which also has 501-1000 employees like TESARO, Inc.) and thought it was very apt for this post!
Field Manager at SDI Marketing
7 年Asad, I can completely relate with you especially after my 5 years experience at Arabian Sea Country Club from 1999 to 2004. Unlike you, I had an existing team and large base of customers who had to be revived, reinvigorated, re-energized, rejuvenated. It worked and and in 5 years we put new life in a dying resort which the ex PIA Chairman would now manage. It is fun to kick start a new organization or take an existing one to a new level. I wish you all the best but have fun......
Brand Manager/Senior Brand Manager All views posted are my own
7 年A well written insights in to a new start up and one which I am sure will bring a lot success to the teams and also the patients
Head of Neurology and Immunology UK & IE | MBA in Marketing and Finance
7 年great to read your reflections and pleased to know you are enjoying it !
UK Oncology Patient Advocacy Lead distilling the thoughts behaviours and needs of people bravely facing cancer across all GSK strategies and deliverables
7 年I can echo Asad's experiences and observations . I learnt how to excel in my role at big pharma but was limited by silos and process . Tesaro has given me the opportunity to spread my wings and contribute significantly to improving the lives of patients bravely facing cancer .