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Mentorship, power and the reality of inclusive leadership

10 Feb 2026
Theatre 5
Advanced Therapies Live

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. 

Chairperson
Joanna Ghayad, Business Executive Coach - Joanna Ghayad Coaching
Speakers
Dr Kristin Hege, Former: Senior Vice President, Early Clinical Development, Hematology/Oncology & Cell Therapy - Bristol Myers Squibb
Lee Buckler, Partner - Altius Bioventures