Hosted by Oscar Gonzalez & Lawrence Wong · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 39 episodes
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Lean by Design explores how organizations can fix what’s predictably broken in their operations — starting with the systems, decisions, and behaviors that shape how work gets done. Hosts Oscar Gonzalez and Lawrence Wong speak with leaders from biopharma and beyond, drawing lessons from industries that share the same pursuit of clarity, efficiency, and sustainable execution. Each episode breaks down real challenges into practical insights that help teams align better, think smarter, and move faster. Produced by Sigma Lab Consulting, Lean by Design helps organizations design for what works—and eliminate what doesn’t. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Oscar Gonzalez & Lawrence Wong hosts Lean By Design, a business show with 39 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Most organizations have data. Systems are in place, dashboards exist, and reports are generated. Yet when it comes to making decisions, teams still struggle to see the full picture. In this episode of Le
Send us Fan Mail Cross-functional projects don’t usually fail because people aren’t working hard. They struggle because accountability blurs, decisions stall, and execution discipline quietly erodes under complexity. In
Send us Fan Mail Most organizations have documented processes. SOPs exist, ownership is defined, and work keeps moving. Yet ask different teams how work actually flows — and you’ll hear very different answers. In this ep
Send us Fan Mail Asset onboarding often feels like it should get easier with experience. But for many growing biopharma and manufacturing organizations, it does the opposite. In this episode of Lean by Design , Oscar Gon
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Hanna Bauer, CEO and Founder of HEARTnomics Enterprises, to talk about a challenge many organizations don’t see coming: the human cost of hyper-focused process improveme
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the 2025 MassBio Industry Snapshot — an annual report tracking employment trends, investment, real estate, and pipeline activity across the life sciences ecosystem. With talen
Send us Fan Mail Why Operational Excellence is Biopharma’s Next Competitive Advantage In this special cofounder episode of Lean by Design , Oscar Gonzalez and Lawrence Wong pull back the curtain on the ideas behind Oscar
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we introduce a new approach to operational excellence, one built for the realities of today’s biopharma landscape. As the industry faces tighter budgets and widespread restructuring, the
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Bogdan Knezevic, co-founder and CEO of Kaleidoscope, to talk about a growing challenge in life sciences R&D: making smart decisions when data is scattered across teams,
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with David Hirschfeld, 35-year software veteran and founder of Tekyz, to talk about why designing workflows before you start building is critical for sustainable growth. We e
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever started a project only to realize you’re building something your leaders never asked for? You’re not alone. In this episode of Lean by Design , we sit down with Marcelo Calbucci, a veteran
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed the gap between where your organization is and where it needs to be widening every day—especially when workflows are undefined or changing? In this episode of Lean by Design , we si
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever watched a rowing team give it their all only to spin in circles? That’s exactly how we feel when our teams pour in effort without clear roles and responsibilities. In this episode of Lean b
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how small, intentional improvements—not sweeping changes—drive real progress in biopharma operations. The discussion highlights a common challenge: the disconnect between stra
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the potential of Smartsheet for the biopharma industry with strategies that can transform project management. Can a minimalist approach to Smartsheet integration enhance team efficiency and adapta
Send us Fan Mail Is it possible to build a culture of accountability without slipping into micromanagement? In this episode of Lean by Design, we dig into strategies for fostering responsibility and efficiency in high-st
Send us Fan Mail Struggling to secure team buy-in for Smartsheet adoption in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment? In this episode of Lean by Design, we explore the strategies that drive effective implementation in the
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Lean by Design , we’re joined by Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink, to unpack a counterintuitive truth: complexity is innovation’s worst enemy. From her days in advertising to her role a
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how continuous improvement can propel your organization's growth to new heights? In this episode of Lean by Design , host Oscar Gonzalez delves into innovative strategies drawn from recent
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