Tag Archives: HBA

Going Global: The New Pharma Workforce

By Guest Blogger | Published: March 7, 2013
Mexico and other emerging markets top the skills gap list By Susan Crowley Finding the right people for the right job might seem an afterthought for big Pharma companies that have cut their US workforce by more than 250,000 in the past 10 years.  But the rush is back on for talent:  the challenge is [...]
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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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