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

Grounded in its Four Pillars, Women in Pharma® offers a comprehensive framework for growth and industry impact:

Personal Growth

Fueling confidence, resilience, and self‑awareness so individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.

Professional Growth

Expanding technical and leadership capabilities through trainings, webinars, mentoring, and strategic development opportunities.

Social Impact

Cultivating a community committed to inclusion, equity, and meaningful change—benefiting organizations, teams, and society. 

Shape the Future of Pharma

Inspiring members to drive innovation, embrace diverse perspectives, and contribute to the forward momentum of the global pharmaceutical landscape. 


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FAQs

  • How Do I Join Women in Pharma?

    To join ISPE’s Women in Pharma community, you must be an ISPE member.

    New To ISPE?

    • Create an ISPE Account
    • When prompted to select your Communities of Practice, Select Women in Pharma and continue through your sign-up process.

    Already an ISPE Member

    • Log into your ISPE Account
    • Select your name on the top right-hand corner of your profile and select “My Account”
    • Click the “My Interest & Communities Tab”
    • Select “Communities of Practice” and check “Women in Pharma”
    • Click the “save” button
  • How Can I Get Involved with Women in Pharma? 

    • Women in Pharma hosts events at ISPE’s 6+ international conferences every year, along with regional and local activities led by your local Affiliate or Chapter throughout the year.
    • Women in Pharma provides quarterly updates in PE Magazine and is active on ISPE International’s LinkedIn page.
    • Connect with your regional Affiliate or Chapter to participate or lead local Women in Pharma programming; Join the Women in Pharma Community of Practice on ISPE Engage for programming resources; Follow the Women in Pharma International Steering Committee and your local Affiliate or Chapter on LinkedIn for updates on the latest happenings.
    • Learn more about Women in Pharma’s mentorship program, Mentor ISPE
  • How Often Does Women in Pharma Meet?

    Women in Pharma hosts events at ISPE’s 6+ international conferences every year, along with regional and local activities led by your local Affiliate or Chapter throughout the year. Connect with you regional ISPE Affiliate or Chapter to learn more.

    Members of the Women in Pharma Steering Committee meet monthly for the duration of one year, and quarterly with the extended Steering Committee and Women in Pharma Chapter and Affiliate leaders.

  • How does Women in Pharma Impact the Pharmaceutical Industry? 

    Women in Pharma® ignites possibilities across the pharmaceutical industry by empowering individuals to lead with purpose. Through intentional programming, the initiative equips members with the emotional intelligence and leadership skills needed to elevate scientific excellence and streamline daily operations.

    Through global and regional experiences, Women in Pharma® helps professionals unlock their potential and create a more inclusive, impactful industry. 

  • Is Women in Pharma only for Women?

    Women in Pharma welcomes all members of the pharmaceutical community committed to growing, evolving, and promoting equal opportunities for all. Women in Pharma’s programming offers resources applicable to all members of the pharmaceutical industry, regardless of gender. 

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.

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
Associate Vice President, Membership & Chapter Relations
ISPE
jhardy@ispe.org
Anna Riley
Senior Manager, Membership Operations
ISPE - Tampa, FL

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Women in Pharma International Steering Committee

Melody Scott
Director, Supply Chain
Amgen Inc
Chair
Manuela Ghebreyesus
Strategic Marketing Manager
CRB
Co-Chair
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Wakako Kawada
Senior Marketing Manager
Patheon By Thermo Fisher Scientific
Secretary
Melina Bisio
Quality Director
Bayer
Tracy Gu
Vice President - Cockram USA
Cockram Construction Inc
Jahanvi Miller
CEO & Founder
JahvanMed Advisors
Yanet Flor
Quality Director & GxP Lead Auditor
GMP Check
Emerging Leader Lead
Mei Ping Lee
Quality Assurance Manager
Winwa Medical Sendirian Berhad
Regional Lead
Melanee Short
Head of Sustainability Global Engineering
Sanofi
Regional Lead
Vivien Santillan
Regional Director, Asia
Novatek International
Immediate Past Chair/Board Liaison