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KEREN LESHEM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VIVAC PHARMA
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Shaping the Next Era of Medicine Keren Leshem believes the next decade will demonstrate the full transformative potential of RNA therapeutics. She sees RNA evolving into a programmable language for medicine, capable of directing highly specific cellular functions far beyond today's applications. Combined with advances in synthetic biology, precision medicine, sophisticated lipid nanoparticle delivery systems, and artificial intelligence, she believes healthcare is entering an entirely new scientific era. She also believes artificial intelligence will play an important role in accelerating research by analyzing large biological datasets, identifying new drug targets, optimizing drug discovery, and improving clinical trial design. At the same time, Leshem does not see AI replacing scientists. Instead, she believes it will amplify their ability to innovate and accelerate scientific progress. According to Leshem, the convergence of RNA therapeutics, synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, precision medicine, and advanced delivery systems will enable researchers to solve problems that once seemed impossible. She believes these advances will lead to more personalized therapies, earlier interventions, greater treatment precision, safer medicines, and improved patient outcomes. Rather than working against the body's biology, future treatments will increasingly work with it, making this one of the most exciting periods in the future of healthcare innovation.
Leading with Humanity Throughout her leadership journey, Keren Leshem has remained guided by three values that have never changed: integrity, curiosity, and kindness. She believes trust is the foundation of leadership. While leaders may not always have the right answers, acting with honesty, integrity, and making decisions for the right reasons helps build lasting trust. Curiosity has also played an important role throughout her career, keeping her open to new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking in an industry where continuous learning is essential. At the same time, she believes kindness is
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one of the strongest leadership qualities, allowing leaders to make difficult decisions while continuing to treat people with empathy and respect. When asked how she hopes people would describe her, Leshem's answer begins with a word many might not expect, funny. She believes humor is one of the most underrated leadership qualities. In an industry shaped by uncertainty, long development timelines, setbacks, and significant responsibility, she says the ability to laugh, keep things in perspective, and bring positive energy helps teams navigate difficult moments. She also hopes to be remembered as resilient and optimistic. For Leshem, optimism is not about ignoring challenges but about believing that with the right people, perseverance, and a willingness to adapt, solutions can always be found.
Creating a Legacy Beyond Business When Keren Leshem reflects on her legacy, she does not think about titles, awards, or the companies she has led. Instead, she thinks about the world being created for the next generation. As the mother of three, two sons and a daughter, she says parenthood has changed the way she views leadership, reinforcing her belief that the decisions made today will shape the healthcare system future generations inherit. She hopes to see a world where diseases once feared become treatable, innovation is accessible to everyone, and scientific breakthroughs reach patients faster than ever before. Professionally, Leshem hopes to be remembered for helping bridge the gap between groundbreaking science and real-world patient impact. Whether through advancing new technologies, mentoring entrepreneurs, supporting women in leadership, or building companies that challenge the status quo, she hopes her work has made a meaningful contribution. Personally, she wants her children to know that it is possible to build a successful career without compromising integrity, resilience, curiosity, or values. For Leshem, true leadership is about leaving things better than they were found and helping create a healthcare system that is more innovative, equitable, and hopeful for future generations. Visionary Vogues Magazine www.visionaryvogues.com
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Humanity Cancer remains one of the world's greatest healthcare challenges, and Keren Leshem believes it is an area where continued innovation can make a significant difference. She believes advances in RNA therapeutics, synthetic biology, precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and collaborative research are creating new possibilities for developing smarter and more effective treatments. At ViVac Pharma, the company continues to focus on advancing its platform, generating strong scientific evidence, and building the partnerships needed to bring its technology closer to patients. For Leshem, progress in healthcare is driven by collaboration. Throughout her career, she has emphasized bringing together scientists, clinicians, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners around a common purpose. She believes that meaningful innovation is achieved when different expertise comes together to translate scientific discoveries into solutions that improve patients' lives. This collaborative approach continues to guide both her leadership and ViVac Pharma's longterm vision. Looking ahead, Leshem remains optimistic about the future of healthcare. She hopes to contribute to a future where diseases that are difficult to treat today become increasingly manageable through scientific progress and innovation. Whether through advancing new technologies, mentoring entrepreneurs, or building strong partnerships, her focus remains the same, helping bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world patient impact while creating better outcomes for patients and future generations.
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