REVIEWS
“This was by far one of the best conferences I have attended! I really enjoyed the fact that it was biotech/life sciences specific.”
Tracy Kiernan, Chief People Officer, Addgene
“A dynamic, thought-provoking conference. I enjoyed the balance between traditional presentations, and the time devoted to discussion and networking. I had heard this was a valuable conference to attend, and I wasn’t disappointed. 10 out of 10.”
Sally Paull, Executive Vice President - Human Resources, Regeneron
“The idea of plugging into a community of future-ready biopharma people leaders like that at LEAP HR: Life Sciences will leave us energized, inspired and ready for action as we prepare for the challenges ahead.”
Rona Anhalt, Chief People Officer, EQRx
“This is the only forum for key HR leaders and partners to connect to share challenges and best practices. The impact on our industry - and ultimately our patients - is immense.”
Martin Rexroad, Chief Culture & Community Officer, PTC Therapeutics
“An inspiring event with leaders teaching and sharing with fellow leaders. This has helped me quickly build a peer network which will allow me to learn how others are handling the challenges we share. The sharp, to-the-point presentations followed by Q&A and then discussion promoted conversation and kept the energy strong. It also felt more intimate as a result. 10 out of 10.”
Anne-Marie Sotire, Senior Vice President, Human Resources Business Strategy, Bristol Myers Squibb
“LEAP HR: Life Sciences offered an excellent venue to collaborate and brainstorm with senior level HR practitioners. 10 out of 10.”
Erin Krolikiewicz, Global Head Talent Scouting Pharma and US Oncology, Novartis
“The best biotech HR conference there is, and the best way to connect with senior leaders in the same field.”
Nicole Schaeffer, Chief People Strategy Officer, Insmed
“I found the conference highly energizing, affirming, and a wonderful opportunity for learning. Having come from a large pharma organization, I was especially interested to understand the work going on in other biotechs.”
Hilary Shields, Global Human Resources Business Partner Specialty Care, Sanofi
“Really good mix of large & small companies. Great and very relevant topics. The DEI speakers were my favorite sessions.”
Kim Hazen, Chief People Officer, Fulcrum Therapeutics
“I attended this conference due to its focus on emerging HR capabilities and driving strategic workforce planning. The network of leading HR professionals I found was invaluable – the mix of small biopharma, mid size and large pharma was especially great – and the challenge to take a leap and do it quickly after the event was particularly inspiring. 10 out of 10.”
Gina Morhun, Director Integrated Operational Planning, Astellas
“With HR at the very heart of this pivotal moment in workplace transformation, bringing HR leaders from across the life sciences together at LEAP HR: Life Sciences’ open, interactive and unique dialogue has never been so critical”
Dr. Urs Karkoschka, Former Head of Human Performance Innovation, Novartis
“LEAP HR: Life Sciences is the premier destination to learn, network and expand one’s access to innovative ideas and insights about the latest trends in HR across the life sciences sector. I have consistently been impressed by the caliber of presenters and participants and always leave having learned practical lessons that I can apply in my organization.”
Mazher Ahmad, Former Chief Talent Officer, Regeneron
“A diverse community of HR professionals who think differently and match the challenges of our industry with innovative, collaborative and creative solutions made this a highly productive and enjoyable investment of time. HR needs to be setting the pace of change and this event created that opportunity. 10 out of 10.”
Heather Hayes, Former Global Head of Human Resources, Horizon Discovery
“The rate of change within the people function is accelerating rapidly, and that means we need to be more agile than ever to anticipate what’s next. LEAP HR: Life Sciences helps us do just that."
Angela Justice, Former Chief People Officer, TCR2 Therapeutics
“Timely and worthwhile – filled with great ideas and time for collaboration that have hit me with the bug to make my own LEAP now. Getting better drugs to patients faster through our people is a motivation for me, and this meeting was a perfect way to make that happen. 10 out of 10.”
Jennifer Woods, Former Human Resources Director, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
“This week was well worth the investment of time – two packed days of relevant, inspiring, practical learning with accomplished HR leaders in our industry. 10 out of 10.”
Sherri Weiland, Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Azurity Pharmaceuticals