
In this episode of The Bridge with Pavlina Walter, I was joined by my business partner, Dr. Peter M. Kovacs, and Jiri Raska, Chief Commercial Officer of Quinta Analytica, a Czech-based CRO shaping the future of biologics and clinical research.
We explore how strategic CRO partnerships accelerate innovation, from analytical chemistry to clinical trials.
Key themes:
• The rise of biologics and biosimilars in global healthcare.
• Why small biotech startups need integrated CRO partners.
• Regulatory realities and Europe’s path to faster approvals.
• How Central Europe is becoming a hub for biologics and ADCs.
• The human side of research: trust, communication, and collaboration.
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Timecode:
00:00 Introduction to Jiri and Quinta Analytica
01:09 Jiri's Background and Passion for Chemistry
01:56 Transition to Business Development
03:43 Current Trends in Biologics and Biosimilars
05:57 Challenges and Opportunities in Clinical Studies
09:17 Supporting Small Biotech Startups
13:08 Customer Success Management
14:47 Expansion and Collaboration
16:43 Future of Personalized Medicine
19:26 Regulatory Challenges in Europe
23:58 Ostrava Subsidiary and Cross-Border Recruitment
27:00 Future Directions for Quinta Analytica
29:50 Jiri's Personal Career Aspirations
31:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links:
Pavlina Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlinawalter/
Website: PavlinaWalter.com
Guests:
Jiri Raska: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiri-raska-pharma/
Peter M. Kovacs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermkovacs/