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Freda Lewis-Hall Named HBA Woman of the Year 2011

By Jennifer Ringler | Published: February 1, 2011
Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, chief medical officer of Pfizer has been named 2011 Woman of the Year (WOTY) by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). In her 30-year career, Dr. Lewis-Hall has held leadership roles in direct patient care, academics, media, government, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Among her most recent achievements, in September 2010, Dr. Lewis-Hall was appointed by [...]
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Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association 2010 Leadership Conference: An industry newcomer sees the power of “us,” not “me”

By Jennifer Ringler | Published: November 3, 2010
As a journalist new to the pharmaceutical industry, my first HBA event opened the door to knowledge, networking, and new opportunities for professional growth. I recently attended my first Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) event—the 2010 HBA Leadership Conference, held October 27 – 29 in Philadelphia. The Leadership Conference brought together women in all levels and all facets [...]
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HBA Names Woman of the Year

By Oriana Schwindt | Published: February 16, 2010
GSK’s Deirdre Connelly has been named the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s Woman of the Year for 2010. Connelly, who just passed the one-year mark as president of GSK’s North American pharmaceuticals unit, is the 21st woman to win the organization’s “WOTY” award, which comes on the heels of another honor: She was ranked #37 in Fortune’s [...]
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Hot Topics at HBA

By Brittany Agro | Published: November 20, 2009
The 2009 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association leadership conference is officially underway in sunny California. Last night, festivities got underway with a welcome reception for attendees followed by a “Taste of San Francisco,” which featured lively entertainment and regional cuisine. I had the opportunity to catch up with a few seasoned participants who are widely known throughout the [...]
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Dunsire Named HBA Woman of the Year

By Cassandra Blohowiak | Published: February 17, 2009
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) today announced that Dr. Deborah Dunsire, president and CEO of Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, will be honored as the 2009 Woman of the Year. Dunsire, a 20-year veteran of biologics and pharmaceutical business, was named president and CEO of Millennium in July 2005. She has received numerous awards for her [...]
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