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How Does Diversity Affect Innovation in Pharma?

Event Dates
September 14, 2022, All day

Studies suggest that a diverse and inclusive workforce augments innovation throughout the pharmaceutical industry. A panel of four leaders discussed their perspectives on these data and how diversity has impacted discoveries within their field. Their formal remarks were followed by an open discussion of questions submitted by seminar registrants and attendees.

Presentation Materials and Video Recording

Moderator
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Marie A. Bernard, M.D.

Marie A. Bernard, M.D., Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD), NIH

Speakers
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Aida Habtezion, M.D., MSc, FRCPC, AGAF

Aida Habtezion, M.D., MSc, FRCPC, AGAF, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Worldwide Medical & Safety, Pfizer

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Graham Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc.

Graham Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc., Head of Connected Health Research and Innovation, Novartis

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Michelle McMurry-Heath, M.D., Ph.D.

Michelle McMurry-Heath, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO, Biotechnology Innovation Organization

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Meena Subramanyam, Ph.D.

 Meena Subramanyam, Ph.D., Global Program Leader and Conditional T cell Engager Platform Lead, Takeda Oncology

Moderator
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Faith Harrow Plante, Ph.D.

Faith Harrow Plante, Ph.D., Chair of the NIH Training Directors Committee, Scientific Training Director, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH

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Sharon Milgram, Ph.D

Sharon Milgram, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Intramural Training & Education, NIH