Episode 199:

Game-Changing Leadership: Brian Grawer’s Secrets to Biopharma Success
Brian Grawer

Our Guest

Brian Grawer’s leadership journey is rooted in his basketball background.  His father, Rich Grawer, is a decorated Hall of Fame Coach in the state of Missouri. Rich has the 2nd most career wins as the Head Coach at St. Louis University and is still recognized as one of the best basketball minds that has coached at both the high school and collegiate levels. 

Brian was a 2x All-Big XII Honorable Mention awarded player from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was the starting point guard from 1997-2001. Standing only 5’10”, Brian found ways to be effective and impactful as a “little guy” in a “tall man’s game”, through his hard work and mindful approach to the game, his teammates, and his coaches. He ended his career at Mizzou in the top 10 in multiple categories (Steals, 3-pointers made, 3pt %, and Ft %). He held the single-season FT % record (90.5%) for the last 24 years until that record was surpassed in the 2023-24 season at Mizzou.  One of his former coaches, Quin Synder, called Brian, “One of the best leaders he has ever seen.” 

After he finished his playing career, Brian spent 3 years as an assistant coach at the college level. He then took his career to the pharmaceutical/Radiopharmaceutical sales path.  Brian is currently the Head of Cardiology Sales at Lantheus, which is a leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company with proven expertise in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing pioneering diagnostic and therapeutic products and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.  In his 20+ year career in this industry, he has been in numerous different sales roles, both as an individual contributor and as a leader of a team. Brian has been married to his wife, Angela, for 21 years.  They have two children, Addison (18) and Trent (13).  

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • How preparation, purpose, and passion are the foundation of success
  • The role of coachability in personal and professional growth
  • Insights into transitioning from sports to business leadership
  • Strategies for fostering loyalty and authenticity in teams
  • The importance of self-reflection and vulnerability in leadership
  • How to push yourself and your team out of your comfort zones for growth
  • The parallels between leading on the court and in the boardroom

Resources & Links

Brian Grawer

Ed Molitor

ebook

Growing Through (Not Just Going Through) Crisis

Why vulnerability can be a powerful leadership asset

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