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Advancing Women in the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Chemicals Industries - the Women In Leadership Forum Launches in North America

NEW YORK, April 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembling women executives from across the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals industries to network, share experiences, trade knowledge, and build a community that advances women, CPhI North America and InformEx proudly announce the Women in Leadership Forum 2017.

On Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 8:00 – 10:00 am ET, the Women in Leadership Forum will feature a panel of accomplished women executives from the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals markets who will discuss strategies to address the challenges that have resulted in women filling only 17% of the management roles within the top 20 revenue-leading pharmaceutical companies.*

For more information and to register please visit: http://cphinorthamerica.com/cphi-women-leadership-forum

Scheduled panel discussion participants include:

  • Alise Cortez, Consultant, Insignium 
  • Christine Dolan, Senior Vice President, Product Development, Catalent
  • Dorene Lynch, Commercial Accounts and Global Marketing Lead, Pfizer CentreOne 
  • Amy Ethier, Scientist, Topical Formulations & Dermatology, BASF
  • JulieAnn Weber, Consultant, Insignium   

As much as organizations have an obligation to ensure diversity and inclusion in the workplace, women also have a responsibility to identify opportunities, self-promote, and position themselves for senior leadership roles.

With these goals in mind, in addition to the Women in Leadership Forum panelists, Borderless Management Consultant Rosalie Harrison will discuss how to capitalize on diversity as a key business driver, how women can seek leadership positions on their own terms, and how to create an organizational environment that helps women succeed.

"We launched the Women in Leadership Forum at CPhI Worldwide in 2014 and we are excited to bring this success and passion to the North American pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals markets," shares Robyn Duda, CPhI North America and InformEx Portfolio Director. "The Women in Leadership Forums have been great opportunities for female executives to talk about their paths to success, to learn from one another, and to help each other see new opportunities."

Not yet registered for CPhI North America or InformEx? Register today.

*Source: "The Diversity Dearth in Pharma," Ian Wilcox, Pharmaceutical Executive, Apr 11, 2016.

About CPhI

CPhI drives growth and innovation at every step of the global pharmaceutical supply chain, from drug discovery to finished dosage. Through exhibitions, conferences, and online communities, CPhI brings together more than 100,000 pharmaceutical professionals each year to network, identify business opportunities, and expand the global market. CPhI hosts events across Europe, Asia, and now North America, and co-locates with ICSE for contract services, P-MEC for machinery, equipment, and technology, InnoPack for pharmaceutical packaging, and BioPh for biopharma. CPhI maintains an online buyer and supplier directory at CPhI-Online.com.

About InformEx

InformEx is the must-attend industry conference and tradeshow for the fine and specialty chemical industry. Over the past 30 years, InformEx has connected more than 2,500 decision-makers and thought leaders with new suppliers, solutions, and approaches. It is the premier event for buyers and sellers to create profitable relationships, expand partnerships, and network with key industry players. InformEx 2017 will be held adjacent to the inaugural edition of CPhI North America, tremendously expanding its reach within and exposure to the full pharmaceutical value chain. In addition, InformEx is the leading event for professionals within the broader energy, food, cosmetics, and agrochemicals fields, as well as other strategic verticals within the specialty chemical industry.

About UBM Americas

UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc, delivers events and marketing services in the fashion technology, licensing, advanced manufacturing, automotive and power sports, health care, veterinary, and pharmaceutical industries, among others. Through a range of coordinated interactive environments, both physical and digital, UBM Americas increases business effectiveness for customers and audiences by providing meaningful experiences, knowledge, and connections.

The division also includes UBM Brazil's market-leading events in construction, cargo transportation, logistics, international trade, and agricultural production, as well as UBM Mexico's construction, advanced manufacturing, and hospitality services shows. For more information, visit: www.ubmamericas.com.

SOURCE CPhI

For further information: Haig Barrett, CPhI North America Media Relations; Tonia Becker or Beth Harris; tonia.becker@haigbarrett.com or beth.harris@haigbarrett.com; 312-962-9273 or 310-804-6429