A Fresh Perspective

February 15, 2021

Tim Lancaster, Indigo BioAutomation‘s EVP of Strategy and Technology, joins us to share his thoughts on integrating deep domains, the importance of organizational development, and the ways he’s driven innovation in regulated environments. Tim’s background in life science automation gives him a fresh perspective on problem solving, strategy, and continuous improvement.

Tim emphasizes the importance of humility and structure when integrating deep domains. He shares that he’s found over-communication, setting expectations up front, and iterating has led to successful collaboration across domains and disciplines.

Finally, Tim explains his problem solving framework, including diagnosing the problem, digging deeper, and deciding what needs to happen next.

 

Episode Guests

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Tim Lancaster | Executive Vice President of Strategy & Technology at Indigo BioAutomation

Tim’s career has focused on providing leading edge software to the life science and medical industry. As Executive Vice President of Product Development, Tim is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and production operation of Indigo’s software products. Tim has hands-on experience in the construction of complex software using a wide variety of technologies and processes. Tim brings a constant drive to improve and a history of identifying and leading tactical and strategic changes to help the whole team succeed.

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Chris Shinkle | Director of Innovation at SEP

Chris has been a thought leader and initiator of new ideas and continuous improvement at SEP since 1997. His experience comes from building products with many clients in a variety of industries, including aerospace, medical, healthcare, and finance. As SEP’s Director of Innovation, Chris leverages many community ideas to help SEP engineers and clients deliver better products.

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Episode Host

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Zac Darnell | Host of Behind The Product & Manager at SEP

With his diverse background and expertise, Zac brings a unique perspective to discussions around innovation, leadership, and the ever-evolving tech landscape. His ability to bridge technical and business domains makes him a valuable voice in the industry.

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