Women in Advanced Therapies Pre-day (PRE BOOK ONLY)

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM · 4 hr. (US/Eastern)

Women in Advanced Therapies Pre-day

Pre-Day

Fontainebleau

Information

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE A PRE BOOKED TICKET TO ATTEND THIS EVENT

11am Chair Introduction

Becky Johnson-Kent, Head of Women in Advanced Therapies (WIAT), Phacilitate

11.05am Interactive Ice Breakers

11.25am It's Time to Get Personal: Sharing Insights, Anecdotes & Experiences From Differing Career Paths and Perspectives

Lynn Fischer, Founder and Board Member, Title21

Amritha Jaishankar, Executive Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Center, IQVIA

Katy Spink, Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director, Dark Horse Consulting Group

Angela Vollstedt, Global Director, Cell & Gene Therapies Portfolio Management, Novartis

Moderated by: Becky Johnson-Kent, Head of Women in Advanced Therapies (WIAT), Phacilitate

12.15pm Networking Break & Lunch

An exclusive networking lunch: Connect with industry peers, discover fresh faces, and forge invaluable relationships to secure your financial growth over the next year.

1.15pm Round Table: Session One

Shaping Your Narrative: When Why Is More Important Than What

Moderator: Tanya Sharma, Co-Founder, Assurea

In this round table session we’ll discuss the importance of knowing your own self first and developing the skills in order to share your story in an intentional way.

Points being discussed will include:

Tools and mindset for navigating a goal setting process
Getting comfortable with your journey
Knowing the value that you bring

Get Comfortable Asking!

Moderator: Priya Baraniak, Chief Business Officer, OrganaBio

Women are often hesitant to ask for what they want, whether it's a raise at work, a promotion, or even just a favor from a partner/friend. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as fear of rejection, imposter syndrome, or simply not being used to putting ourselves first.

But it's important to remember that we deserve to ask for what we want. And if we don't ask, we're unlikely to get it.

This round table is a chance to discuss the challenges with asking for what you want and learn from the experiences of others. We'll talk about why it's important to ask, how to overcome our fears, and how to ask effectively.

By the end of the roundtable, you'll feel more confident and comfortable asking for what you want in all areas of your life.

Learn from other women who have faced similar challenges
Gain practical tips and strategies for asking effectively
Build confidence and self-advocacy skills
Create a supportive network of women who can help you achieve your goals

Successful Networking & Building a Personal Brand

Moderator: Jenny Stjernberg, Commercial Director EMEA, Scale Ready

In this roundtable, the following points will be discussed:

Highlighting the significance of building a strong professional network and personal brand.
Offering and sharing practical advice on how women can expand their network, enhance their visibility, and create opportunities for career growth

Balancing Act: Navigating Burnout and Cultivating Resilience in Biotech Careers

Moderator: Maria O'Callaghan, Director of Product Development, Ori Biotech

In the wake of the pandemic, research has spotlighted a concerning trend: women are more susceptible to burnout than their male counterparts. In this insightful roundtable discussion, we delve into critical aspects of burnout recognition, prevention, and the art of building resilience within the high-pressure landscape of Biotechnology.

Key Discussion Points:

Burnout Recognition and Prevention:

Identifying early signs of burnout in a high-pressure biotech environment.
Recognising the difference between burnout and stress
Proactive steps towards building a culture to address and prevent burnout.

Building Resilience and Its Benefits:

Practices and habits for building resilience in a biotech career.
How resilience positively influences professional and personal life.
What to do when you feel old patterns repeating

What you will be able to take away from this discussion is:

Recognising when high expectations are not your friend.
Separating your self-identity from your work.
“Fear of other people’s opinions” – valuing the feedback from others more than how you feel.
Saying Yes when you mean No – and why that feels so difficult in a male dominated environment.
Put your oxygen mask on first – when to step in and when to step back as a leader.

Forging a Career Path for Growth, Development & Opportunity

Moderator: Audrey Greenberg, Co-Founder, SK Pharmteco

In this round table we’ll be discussing the nuances of leadership, development and how career ‘success’ can look very different depending on who you speak to.

Whether you’re looking to climb the corporate ladder to reach the top rung of C-suite and board level, or a sideways ‘lattice’ approach is more your move, this discussion is for you.

Points for consideration will include: