Women are increasingly making their voices heard in the industry, and female leaders across the sector are keen to show that pharma doesn’t have to be as male-dominated as it has traditionally been.
This month we have opinion articles from several key women leaders from different parts of the industry (p24). Together they make for a fascinating look not just at how workers at all levels can break down barriers to entry but also how more diversity can only be a win for pharma.
In this month’s features section we look at how pharma can harness design to improve its patient-centricity efforts (p22) and investigate some of the most interesting examples of AI in healthcare (p30). Meanwhile, on p20 EMIG chairman Leslie Galloway has some harsh words for the government on its treatment of the industry.
At just 20 years old Kirsty Mills received a shock diagnosis of liver cirrhosis, following diagnoses of autoimmune hepatitis and lupus. She talks about her experiences with these conditions, and is keen to challenge the misconception that liver disease is all too often associated only with drug and alcohol abuse
BMS’ director, hub unit manager Regional Clinical Operations on the need for excellence in clinical research
What a new commercial model to engage with HCPs should look like
An in-depth look at the myriad ways artificial intelligence is changing the industry
Medidata's chief human resources officer on bringing women into company boards and the importance of a good mentor relationship
AstraZeneca's vice president and head, IMED Respiratory on the importance of a supportive network and the challenges of a work-life balance
How harnessing design can help pharma connect with patients and customers and save lives
Steve How of Wilmington Healthcare explains how health and social care groups are uniting within ‘neighbourhoods’ and what pharma can do to support them
Eugenia Wachters and Jasmin Hussein from Sanofi talk about their career progression, their experience as women in the industry and progress for women generally
