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Thursday, Nov 11, 2021

1:00pm 2:00pm : WOCIP PRE-CONFERENCE Event Exclusive VIP In-Person Experience

Diversity 101 - The Business Case

Cordey Lash

Cordey Lash

iQon Group
Business Development and Brand Strategist

Workshop Description: For the leaders of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion who want to go beyond Human Resources. DEI can impact the business development, revenue and growth of an organization, so let’s review how. Are we asking the right questions? How can we make bigger impacts?

Exclusive VIP In-Person Experience

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 1:00pm 2:00pm

OnSite Only

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021
1:00pm 2:00pm

5:00pm 6:30pm : WOCIP Opening Session Opening Session

The State of WOCIP

Charlotte Jones-Burton, M.D., M.S.

Charlotte Jones-Burton, M.D., M.S.

WOCIP Co-Founder, President

Monique Adams, Ph.D.

Monique Adams, Ph.D.

WOCIP Vice-President

Angelique Hopkins, Ph.D.

Angelique Hopkins, Ph.D.

WOCIP Director of Partnership Development

Kemi Olugemo, M.D.

Kemi Olugemo, M.D.

WOCIP Director of Communications

The State of WOCIP

Thursday, Nov 11, 20215:00pm 6:30pm

Opening Session

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021
5:00pm 6:30pm

Premier Keynote: Empower H.E.R.

Kimberly Waters

Kimberly Waters

Kimberly Waters

WOCIP Member, WOCIP Global Leadership Accelerator Program Graduate,
Founder & Creative Director, MUSE Experiences

Ms. Waters is a WOCIP member and recent graduate of the Global Leadership Accelerator Program, an entrepreneur, community partner, and all-around super woman.

Premier Keynote

Thursday, Nov 11, 20215:00pm 6:30pm

Opening Session

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021
5:00pm 6:30pm

Sponsor Networking Lounges Connect With WOCIP Platinum & Gold Sponsors

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021| 6:30pm 7:30pm

Sponsored Event

Thursday, Nov 11, 20216:30pm 7:30pm

Networking Lounges

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021
6:30pm 7:30pm

Not all Platinum and Gold Sponsors listed will Participate

Virtual Exhibit Floor Open Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 7:30pm 9:00pm

Exhibits

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 7:30pm 9:00pm
Thursday, Nov 11, 2021
7:30pm 9:00pm

Friday, November 12, 2021

WOCIP Wellness Program

6:00am 6:45am : (Virtual & In-Person)

Keynote: The Journey of Bright Lights and Tall Trees

Rae Livingston

Rae Livingston

Rae Livingston

Abbvie
Chief Equity Officer

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 ♦ 8:00am 8:30am

Keynote: The Journey of Bright Lights and Tall Trees  Sponsored by Abbvie

Sponsored By:

Friday: Workshop Sessions

Friday Morning Keynote

Friday, Nov 12, 20218:00am 8:30am

Sponsored by Abbvie

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
8:00am 8:30am

WOCIP Collaboratives #1 Friday, Nov 12, 2021| 9:00am 9:30am

Join WOCIP leaders for this camera-on engagement opportunity to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the pharma/life sciences industry. 

WOCIP Collaboratives

  • Clinical Development, Kemi Olugemo
  • Clinical Trial Management & Operations, Jamila Watkins
  • Business Insights & Analytics,
    Angelique Hopkins
  • Patient Advocacy, Patricia Cornet
  • Health Equity, Monique Adams
  • Supplier Diversity/Consulting, Katrina High
  • Regulatory Affairs, Vickie Laurent
  • Health Economics/Outcomes Research/Real World Data, StephanieTaylor

WOCIP Collaboratives

Friday, Nov 12, 20219:00am 9:30am

WOCIP leaders

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
9:00am 9:30am

Virtual Exhibit Floor Open Friday, Nov 12, 2021| 9:30am 10:30am

Exhibits

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 9:30am 10:30am
Friday, Nov 12, 2021
9:30am 10:30am

10:30am 11:15am : WORKSHOP SESSION A

New Trends/Tech in Data: Advanced Analytics to Help with DEI

How does the pharmaceutical and life science industry lead the way by embracing new data to tackle the business challenges presented by unaddressed racial and gender inequity? This session will focus on identifying the new DEI fundamentals that will be critical for all stakeholders to become standard bearers for meaningful DEI practices.
Mary Stutts

Mary Stutts

Real Chemistry
Global Chief Inclusion and Health Equity Officer

Jaela Williams

Jaela Williams

Merck
TedX Speaker and Marketing Strategist

Evon Okidid

Evon Okidid

Medidata
Data Scientist

Track: Data & DEI

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 10:30am 11:15am

Session A

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
10:30am 11:15am

The Corporate Athlete: The Six Steps to High Performance

Workshop Description:

You may not be flipping on the balance beam, or shooting a jump shot, but your job requires you to compete and perform. YOU are the corporate athlete! Athletes master routines, incorporate modern science, and use resources to gain competitive advantages. With your career, family, and daily demands it is crucial you have a strategy so you can perform your best on game day. Please join us as we present 6 steps aimed to train your mind and body to compete at the top of your corporate game.
Mark E. Louie, Ed.D., LPC

Mark E. Louie, Ed.D., LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Marissa Norman, Psy.D., CMPC

Marissa Norman, Psy.D., CMPC

Sport Psychologist
Certified Mental Performance Consultant

Track: Real Talk

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 10:30am 11:15am

Session A

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
10:30am 11:15am

Negotiate Your Way to the Top

Dawn Norvell

Dawn Norvell

Visionary Business Leader

Workshop Description: Ever walked away from a negotiation feeling disillusioned? Does the thought of having to negotiate make your stomach do somersaults? Well, you are not alone. Often people become overwhelmed with emotions which often result in undesirable outcomes. During this session, I will share practical knowledge you can apply to future negotiations regardless of if it’s simple or complex. Ultimately, helping you to ease your malaise.

Track: Real Talk

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 10:30am 11:15am

Session A

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
10:30am 11:15am

New Science… New Economics… New Engagement... Setting A New Pace in Biopharma

New Science” is expected to represent 81% of biopharma’s growth, but increasingly complex, personalized medicines are straining an already stretched access and affordability ecosystem. For the first time, average net prices are expected to decrease 1-2%, and policy and regulatory reform looms on the horizon. Industry is at an inflection point, and success in this new economic environment requires thinking and engaging differently across the lifecycle—from how teams come together to assess asset candidates and evidence generation strategies early in development; to how asset teams are tooled and upskilled; through to innovative access, pricing, and distribution strategies for mature assets approaching LOE

  • Format: Industry presentation (20 mins) followed by a Panel Discussion (25 mins)

WOCIP Sponsor Workshop

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 10:30am 11:15am

Session A

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
10:30am 11:15am
Sponsored by:

Sponsored by:

Twanna Scoon, M.B.A.

Twanna Scoon, M.B.A.

Accenture
Senior Manager, Life Sciences Practice

Noelia Plaza

Noelia Plaza

Accenture
Senior Manager, Life Sciences Practice

Maria Cortez, M.B.A, M.H.S.A.

Maria Cortez, M.B.A, M.H.S.A.

Accenture
Senior Manager and Scientific Informatics Strategist in ASIS

Elizabeth P. Ferguson-LaChance, M.B.A, M.H.S.A

Elizabeth P. Ferguson-LaChance, M.B.A, M.H.S.A

Accenture
Senior Manager, Life Sciences Practice

LaShunda Baynes

LaShunda Baynes

Accenture
Collaborative Executive Leader, Technology Services Lead

H.E.R. Transformation: Revealing the Impact of WOCIP Leadership Programs

Join us for a glimpse into the transformation of women who have invested in WOCIP’s Global and Executive leadership programs. See how their visibility, voice and value have been amplified.
Patricia Cornet

Patricia Cornet

Co-Founder, WOCIP

Monique Adams, Ph.D.

Monique Adams, Ph.D.

Vice President, WOCIP

Marissa Quinones, PharmD, CDE

Marissa Quinones, PharmD, CDE

WOCIP Director of Community Engagement, Cultural Lead

Porsche Williams

Porsche Williams

WOCIP 2021 Global Leadership Accelerator Graduate

Jacqueline Gerena, MBA

Jacqueline Gerena, MBA

WOCIP Director of Professional Development, Cultural Lead

12:15pm 12:45pm: WORKSHOP SESSION A

Beyond Lip Service: Practical tools for advancing diversity in clinical research

Science 37

Diversity is a hot topic in clinical research. As an industry, we have a clear and moral imperative to create and grow health equity, from clinical studies to real-world outcomes. But among disadvantaged populations, opportunities to participate in clinical research have, historically, been limited. So how can we advance from merely making noise to truly making a difference? Join Ryan Pack, Global Head of Diversity in Clinical Trials 

– Science 37 and a roundtable of industry experts for a session that will explore:

    •  Why it is so crucial to improve diverse representation in clinical trials
    • How DCT (decentralized clinical trial) technology offers practical tools that can dramatically increase diversity among both patients and providers—and how best to deploy these tools
    • What success looks like in the real-world
Science 37 roundtable

Science 37 roundtable

Key Industry Experts

Ryan Pack, PMP

Ryan Pack, PMP

 Global Head of Diversity in Clinical Trials 

Track: WOCIP Roundtables

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 12:15pm 12:45pm

Session A

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
12:15pm 12:45pm

Regulatory Systems Strengthening, Reliance and Convergence in Latin America and the Caribbean

Are you currently marketing products or want to learn more about the regulatory landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean? If so, join Tamei Elliott from the Drug Information Association (DIA) for a roundtable discussion to discuss multi-regional cooperation, global harmonization, and best practices related to Latin America and the Caribbean’s regulatory landscape.
DIA

DIA

Drug Information Association

Tamei Elliott, M.S.

Tamei Elliott, M.S.

Drug Information Association (DIA)
Manager of Scientific Programs for the Americas Region

Track: WOCIP Roundtables

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 12:15pm 12:45pm

Session A

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
12:15pm 12:45pm

Virtual Exhibit Floor Open Friday, Nov 12, 2021| 12:00pm 12:45pm

Exhibits

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 12:00pm 12:45pm
Friday, Nov 12, 2021
12:00pm 12:45pm

WOCIP Collaboratives #2 Friday, Nov 12, 2021 | 1:30pm 2:00pm

Join WOCIP leaders for this camera-on engagement opportunity to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the pharma/life sciences industry. 

WOCIP Collaboratives

  • HR/Talent Acquisition, Rachel Grace
  • Corporate Affairs (Communications, Government Affairs, Corporate & Social Responsibility), Tamar Thompson
  • Market Access, Tanya Swift
  • Medical Affairs, Carol Shiloh-Davis
  • Sales, Kimberly Waters
  • Marketing, Elaine Gamble
  • Compliance/Legal, Terry-Ann Cooper

WOCIP Collaboratives

Friday, Nov 12, 20211:30pm 2:00pm

WOCIP leaders

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
1:30pm 2:00pm

2:30pm 3:15pm: WORKSHOP SESSION B

How to Become a More Powerful Leader in Your Organization

Ike Obgaa, M.D.

GSK
Senior Medical Affairs Leader, Specialty Care & Executive Career Coach

In this session we will discuss the attributes of a leader, how to shift your mindset from an individual contributor to a transformational leader and discuss the five levels of leadership.

Track: Real Talk

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Session B

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
2:30pm – 3:15pm

Back to the Basics: Know The Baseline

Workshop Description: Taking a holistic approach to all areas that are impacted by DEI will be critical to understand the impact that is actually being made. This session will examine the importance of knowing the true progress that has been made by establishing the benchmarks for the workforce as well as clinical trials, product/device utilization and supplier diversity.
Cynthia Cheatham, M.A.

Cynthia Cheatham, M.A.

BIO
Director
Industry Research and Education

Tania Small, M.D.

Tania Small, M.D.

GSK, Global Medical Affairs
Therapeutic Area Head of Oncology

Gina Chaney

Gina Chaney

GSK DEI Lead
Business Strategy and Engagement

Track: Data & DEI

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Session B

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
2:30pm – 3:15pm

Diversity in Patient Recruitment in Clinical Trials

Workshop Description: 

This workshop is the starting point to bring industry leaders together to start the discussion on standardization. High level topics:

    • What standards should be developed to ensure there is diversity in CT?
    • Discuss the barriers/challenges that we face today regarding patient diversity.
    • Share current recruitment practices that target diverse patients. 
    • What should be included in a standard checklist when a CT is global to ensure all racial groups are included?

All communities have systems in place for communicating pertinent information. What protocols can be put in place to establish patient recruitment through the community engagement process.

Facilitator

Circuit Clinical Vice President Inclusion and Community Engagement

Jordyne Blaise, Esq.

Circuit Clinical
Vice President Inclusion and Community Engagement
Sheila Robinson, MBA

Sheila Robinson, MBA

LabCorp
Commercial Enterprise Director

Adrelia Allen, PMP

Adrelia Allen, PMP

Merck
Director of Clinical Trial Patient Diversity

Ryan Pack, PMP

Ryan Pack, PMP

Science 37
Global Head, Diversity in Clinical Trial

Track: Industry Trends

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Session B

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
2:30pm – 3:15pm

Diversifying Donors in Health Registries

Workshop Description: Each person is unique. Culture, heritage, ethnicity and more are factors that set us apart. Join us in a discussion about the importance of diversifying registries.

Facilitator

LabCorpMulticultural Marketing Lead Be The Match/National Marrow Donor Program

Tamara Weston

LabCorp
Multicultural Marketing Lead
Be The Match/National Marrow Donor Program
Genesis Jones

Genesis Jones

LabCorp

Sickle Cell/Be the Match Ambassador)

Alicia Carter, M.D.

Alicia Carter, M.D.

LabCorp

Vice President; Discipline Director, Anatomic Pathology and Histology/Cytology

Taylor Brown

Taylor Brown

Be The Match/National Marrow Donor Program 
Donor Operations Specialist

Track: Real Talk

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Session B

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
2:30pm – 3:15pm

Tackling the Social Determinants of Health to Advance Health Equity: Insights & Perspectives from our Business

Workshop Description: ​​The COVID pandemic has highlighted the enormous racial inequities we see in health care outcomes in the United States. Up to 80% of these disparities can be traced back to the social determinants of health – the conditions in which we all live, work, learn and play. Learn about how these WOCIP leaders are working across their company to advance health equity by advancing solutions and collaborations that help to tackle the social determinants of health.

FIRESIDE CHAT

Salesforce WOCIP-Logo
Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D.

Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D.

AVP for Health Equity

Josette Gbemudu

Josette Gbemudu

Merck
Executive Director of Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health

Carmen Villar

Carmen Villar

Merck
Vice President, Social Business
Innovation

Track: Industry Trends

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Session B

Friday, Nov 12, 2021
2:30pm – 3:15pm

The Power of Allyship-Featuring WOCIP Partners

Workshop Description: Ally is a Verb in this session, our President and Founder will highlight through examples the power of allyship and how allies can help you elevate your game.

Facilitator

Founder and President, Women of Color in Pharma

Charlotte Jones-Burton, M.D., M.S.

Founder and President, Women of Color in Pharma
Amber Gilbert

Amber Gilbert

Cyan Health
Principal at Cyan Health

Adrienne Williams

Adrienne Williams

Scarritt Group, President

Track: Plenary Session

Friday, Nov 12, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Friday, Nov 12, 2021
4:00pm – 4:45pm

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