S10 E01: GSK’s Dheepa Chari on the evolving sphere of scientific communication

The EMJ GOLD podcast is back for a new season! In the first episode of season 10, the team are joined by Dheepa Chari, Vice President and Head of Global Scientific Communications, GSK, to discuss the past, present and future of scientific communications. Together, Dheepa and Isabel explore her journey from biostatistics to biopharma leadership — and the lessons learned along the way. They discuss what great science communication looks like, where it’s heading next and why storytelling still matters in a digital-first world. Plus, expect practical insights on cross-functional collaboration and the growing role of AI. A little more on EMJ GOLD’s guest… Dheepa Chari is the Vice President and Head of Global Scientific Communications at GSK. Here, she leads strategy and execution across Oncology, Vaccines, Specialty Care and General Medicine, driving innovation in how scientific narratives are delivered across channels. Before joining GSK in 2024, Dheepa held senior posts at Pfizer, Amgen and Novartis in both clinical and communications roles. Outside of work, Dheepa brings stories to life in a different way - as a singer-songwriter who regularly performs in New York City.