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.
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: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are 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.
International Women’s Day
2023 Theme: Embrace Equity
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. Learn More
News
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iSpeak BlogAs a mid-career employee, I’ve earned expertise in many areas but feel I still have much to learn. More importantly, I feel have much left to offer.
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iSpeak BlogHere’s How Our Members Intend on Making It a Reality…
Each International Women’s Day, the world comes together to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, calling for accelerated equality across borders. International Women’s Day has taken place for over a century, with the first taking place in 1911 and having the support of over a million...
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iSpeak BlogJust off the heels of ISPE’s Facilities of the Future Conference, which took place this past February, ISPE’s Women in Pharma continues to leverage its momentum to amplify the group’s mission to create a more equitable pharmaceutical industry on a grand scale.
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iSpeak BlogPowered by Women in Pharma ®
Prudence Edwards led the panel discussion to open up ISPE’s Think Tank session at the 2022 ISPE Biotechnology Conference.
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iSpeak BlogGaelle Saint-Louis is the Women in Pharma® (WIP) Chair of the ISPE San Diego Chapter. She began her involvement with ISPE as the Young Professional (now Emerging Leaders) Chair for the Greater Los Angeles Chapter in 2019. After relocating to San Diego, she took on a leadership role within the Chapter's Women in...
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iSpeak BlogIf you take care of your employees, they will take care of your customers. Once you stop treating people like functions or costs, disengaged workers begin to share their gifts and talents toward a shared future.
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 distributes a quarterly newsletter, The Bridge, provides monthly updates in ISPE’s Member Update, quarterly updates in PE Magazine, and keeps members up to date through ISPE International’s LinkedIn page. Members are also encouraged to contribute to these publications.
- 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.
- Email wip@ispe.org to learn about volunteer opportunities
- Learn more about Women in Pharma’s mentorship program.
- 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 biweekly for the duration of one year, and monthly 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 programming provides members of the community the EQ skills they need to manage and maximize scientific processes and daily operations. Through regional and international programming, Women in Pharma offers opportunities for professional and personal growth, social impact and Shaping the Future of Pharma. Through webinars, trainings, and content, Women in Pharma promotes the utility of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We encourage you to explore the program’s Four Pillars and learn more.
- How Can I contribute to Women in Pharma?
You can join the Women in Pharma Programming Committee and help pull together webinars and
- 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
By 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.
Meet the Staff
For Questions Surrounding Regional and International Operations & Programming:
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