Sponsorship, power, and the reality of inclusive leadership

In conversation with Kristin Hege, former SVP, BMS 

True leadership in biotech and pharma is built not just on expertise, but on sponsorship, visibility, and the power dynamics that shape who advances and who doesn’t. In this unfiltered conversation, industry veterans unpack the real mechanics of inclusive leadership: how decision-makers sponsor talent, how influence is built and shared, and what it takes to lead authentically in high-stakes environment.