COVID-19 has had a huge impact on how we all think and act. Our working environments may look very different now to the way they did pre-pandemic, and not all the changes have been negative. More flexible work schedules and an acceptance of new ways of thinking have allowed the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) space to take a big step forward. But this is not the full story; some employees feel more isolated and excluded now than ever before.
In this panel debate, speakers will offer an introduction to DE&I in the workplace pre-and post-pandemic, plus a close look at the challenges, opportunities and limitations COVID-19 has created.
Talking points:
• What does ‘diversity’ mean to you and what does/should DE&I look like in the pharma industry?
• How has COVID-19 changed the way we approach DE&I in the workplace?
• Are we doing better in certain sectors of the industry than others?
• Has hybrid working helped or hindered a diverse working environment? Is it less inclusive?
• What is the benefit to the industry if DE&I is delivered successfully? How has COVID-19 furthered this goal?
• How can we inspire the next generation? How can we encourage them into the pharma industry and ultimately push for leadership roles?
Speakers:
Andrés López Castaño, Vaccine Therapeutic Area Lead, Global LGBTQI+ ERG Lead, MSD Switzerland
Tricia Lucas-Clarke, Early Talent Recruitment Inclusion and Diversity Manager, GSK
Noor Shaker, Senior Vice President and General Manager, X-Chem
Sandra Van de Cauter, Innovation Enabling Partner and Diversity and Inclusion Lead, F. Hoffmann-La Roche
MODERATOR: Marsha N. Ganthier, President, HBA Paris Chapter