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Freda Lewis-Hall Named HBA Woman of the Year 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 [...]
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association 2010 Leadership Conference: An industry newcomer sees the power of “us,” not “me”
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 [...]
HBA Names Woman of the Year
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
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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