Women in Pharma®


Mission

ISPE's Women in Pharma group is a member-exclusive initiative committed to bridging gender, cultural, organizational, and geographic boundaries to maximize the impact women have on the pharmaceutical industry, and their respective communities.

Women in Pharma aspires to create a pharmaceutical industry that is equitable, inclusive, free of biases and stereotypes, where diversity of thought thrives.

Vision

A pharmaceutical industry that is equitable and inclusive, free of biases and stereotypes, where diversity of thought thrives.

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Our Four Pillars

Personal Growth

Confidence: A diverse business world is a thriving one, and everyone brings a unique perspective and set of experiences that can alter the way we operate as an industry. Through mentorship, engagements and learning resources, you will acquire the skills necessary to discuss delicate subjects with tact and diplomacy to generate desired results.

Professional Growth

Emotional Intelligence: Empathy and understanding are key in developing emotional intelligence and creating meaningful personal and professional relationships. Through Women in Pharma, you will connect with ISPE members worldwide and gain a global perspective as it applies to the geopolitical and socioeconomic landscape, and the accompanying business.

Social Impact

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are taking the world by storm, though the path taken to achieve DEI varies country to country. Through WIP programming and learning resources, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be diverse and inclusive, and more importantly, equitable.

Shape the Future of Pharma

Leadership Strategies: Through Women in Pharma volunteer initiatives, you’ll gain the knowledge and operational skills you need to lead important discussions, host key events that promote thought exchange, and impact the future of the pharmaceutical industry long term.


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Accelerate Action

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Women in Pharma will inspire inclusivity by connecting women and underrepresented groups globally, maximizing their reach and impact within the pharmaceutical industry. We will empower our Affiliates and Chapters to support these groups, ensuring their voices are heard and their contributions recognized. Additionally, we will provide opportunities for growth and understanding, fostering a more equitable and inclusive industry for all.

View How We Have Worked to Create a More Inclusive Pharmaceutical Industry

Equal opportunity for equal effort remains the goal for ISPE’s Women in Pharma initiative, with women and their allies paving the way for a more equitable workforce. Through global collaboration, important conversations, and educational resources, we continue to strive to create an industry where diversity of thought thrives, and stereotypes take a back seat. See how ISPE’s Women in Pharma Works to Create a more equitable industry.

2024: Inspire Inclusion

2023: Embrace Equity 

2022: Break the Bias

2021: Choose to Challenge


News


2023 Women in Pharma® Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Sarah Dubin, the 2023 ISPE Women in Pharma® Scholarship Recipient

 

2023 Women in Pharma® Scholarship Recipient

The ISPE's Women in Pharma® Scholarship, a dedicated initiative from the ISPE Foundation, aims to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the pharmaceutical industry by supporting women, and other marginalized groups, pursuing education and careers in this dynamic field. Recent recipient Sarah Dubin, currently pursuing both a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree and a Master’s Degree in Regulatory Affairs (MRA) at the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy, expressed gratitude for the scholarship's support, emphasizing her aspirations to contribute significantly to the pharmaceutical sector. To support this initiative, consider contributing to the ISPE Foundation.

 


FAQs

Support Women in Pharma

WIP Sponsorship OpportunitiesBy donating or joining Women in Pharma, you are helping women and other marginalized groups within the Pharmaceutical Industry gain confidence, develop emotional intelligence, gain a deeper understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and providing them the opportunity to Shape the Future of Pharma™ through leadership skills development.

One of the programs the ISPE Foundation supports is the Women in Pharma®. Women in Pharma® provides women in the pharmaceutical industry professional training and education to foster mentorship and networking opportunities for women to drive their successful career progress.

Sponsorship Oppportunities

Online Community

Already a part of ISPE's Women in Pharma? Looking for resources to support local programming and initiatives? Head to ISPE Engage an explore the resources available on Women in Pharma's Member-Exclusive Online Community.

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Meet the Staff

For Questions Surrounding Regional and International Operations & Programming:

Jessica Hardy
jhardy@ispe.org
Associate Vice President, Membership & Chapter Relations
ISPE
jhardy@ispe.org
Edyna Miguez
emiguez@ispe.org
Manager, Membership Growth
ISPE
emiguez@ispe.org

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Women in Pharma International Steering Committee

Vivianne Arencibia
Board Chair
Vice President, Global Quality Systems and Compliance
Moderna
Board Chair
Vivien Santillan
Chair
Regional Director, Asia
Novatek International
Chair
Co-Chair
Aaron Bober
Director of Engineering, New England
IPS
Julia Gandhi
Director & Sr Consultant
Geean Pte Ltd
Fatima Mancilla Islas
Validation Manager
PROBIOMED SA DE CV
Mei Ping Lee
Quality Assurance Manager
Winwa Medical Sendirian Berhad
Miriam Kremer-van Der Kamp
Business Development & Sales
XILS BV
Yolanda McLean
Senior Director, Quality Strategy & Operations
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Gaelle Saint Louis
Evofem Bioscience