Current and Future Progression of Women in the Workforce:
Advancing Women in Life Sciences
 
Friday, December 6, 2019
Sanofi U.S., 55 Corporate Drive, Bridgewater, NJ
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Register today for BioNJ's  Fifth Annual  Inspiring Women in STEM Conference taking place THIS Friday, December 6 This year's conference focuses on women's roles in innovation, women in the STEM and life sciences workforce, and reflections into the status of women and professional career development. The day will also include survey data presented by Korn Ferry and McKinsey & Company, and a career development workshop -- all certain to be informative and enlightening.

8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Lynne Anderson, JD, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath
Karen J. Chandross Ph.D. Senior Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives and Academic Relations, Sanofi
Helen K. Edelberg, M.D., MPH, FACP, Head of Medical Safety Assessment Immune-Oncology and Global Pharmacovigilance and Epidemiology Scientific Capabilities, 
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Michele Korfin, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, TYME Technologies & BioNJ Board Secretary 
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Fireside Chat: Women's Health and Medical Innovation
A landscape overview of life sciences R&D and women's health; gender-specific nuances, vital needs and opportunities for advancing treatments impacting women's health.

Gaurang S. Daftary, M.D., MBA, Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health, Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Interviewer:
Helen K. Edelberg, M.D., MPH, FACP Head of Medical Safety Assessment Immune-Oncology and G lobal Pharmacovigilance and Epidemiology Scientific CapabilitiesBristol-Myers Squibb
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Presentation: Women in the Workforce -- What the Data are Showing
A presentation of data findings from two industry experts addressing the status of women in professional career development overall and in life sciences, reflecting as well on the female vs. male journey to executive positions.

Kate Chavez, MBA, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company
Peggy Hazard, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
Moderator
Paula Cabrera-Urena, MBA, Vice President, Head of IT User Experience, Bristol-Myers Squibb
11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Networking Break and Exhibitor Showcase
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Panel: The Status of Women's Professional and Career Development - Industry Reflections
A discussion among thought leaders from multiple industry sector organizations recognized for their progression of women's careers to share experiences, observations and insights for what drives or impedes successful outcomes.

Amy Liao, Ph.D., President, GENEWIZ
Naomi Murray, Ph.D., Director, Advanced Operations - Additive Technology Solutions, Stryker
Erik D. Smith, Ph.D., Principal, Strategy & Analytics, Deloitte
Moderator
Lynne Anderson, JD, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Workshop: Professional and Career Development Planning 
A session facilitated by career consultants and industry subject matter experts that will kick-off with a moderated panel focused on the "Why, What and How To" of developing a career plan, followed by a break-out session for attendees to draft an outline of their own.

Helene Klaassens, CPC, ELI-MP, Founder & Principal,
A.R.E. Coaching + Mentoring
Leanne Leonard, MBA , Senior Consultant, Executive Coach, A.J. O'Connor Associates
Tracy Tyler, MBA, Founder & Managing Director, Strategies for Success International
Moderator:
Elaine Zundl, MA, Research Director, Center for Women and Work (CWW),  Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Reflections and Tips 
Wrap-Up and Audience Q&A

Leanne Leonard, MBA, Senior Consultant, Executive Coach,
A.J. O'Connor Associates
Pamela Sammarco, CPLP, M.S.,
Chief Executive Officer, Green Training Associates
Moderator:
Elaine Zundl, MA, Research Director, Center for Women and Work (CWW),  Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Register today and plan to join us THIS FRIDAY, December 6, at the Inspiring Women in STEM Conference.  Please pass this email to additional colleagues and clients who can benefit from this informative program. Registration for BioNJ Member organizations is $325 and $400 for Future Members. Bring your entire Team.
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