The Lead Candidate
In science we are taught how to become competent researchers. If you are talented and lucky enough to build a strong research profile, you become a leader in your field. This does not, however, automatically make you leader of people and yet so many roles that use science require real leadership. This podcast aims to understand what qualities and experiences make a great leader in different fields of science. What are the differences between those that fall into the role, versus those who were made for it?
The Lead Candidate
Leadership with Prof Sharath Sriram
Today we have Professor Sharath Sriram on the show! Sharath is here to talk about his roles as Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Professor at RMIT University, and long-time advocate for improving Australia’s science and research ecosystem.
He shares how he’s built a career along two parallel tracks: leading a research lab developing next-generation medical technologies, while also working at a national and state level to fix the systems that support researchers. From academia to policy, Sharath brings a practical, values-driven approach to leadership that’s focused on action, not titles. If you’re interested in leadership in science, research careers, and how policy really works, this episode is for you.
Go to theleadcandidate.com for more info and the interview transcript.