Kathryn plays a key role in Takeda’s grassroots action network — including the launch of a new employee Ambassador program that educates and connects employees from all disciplines with public affairs projects. To date, the Ambassadors program has educated three cohorts of cross-functional colleagues.
Stephen has been with UCB since 2015, working on protein crystallization and X-ray diffraction, producing high-quality structures supporting the development of new chemical and biologic therapies. During his tenure, Stephen has also developed a passion for advocacy — leading lab site visits and participating in Researcher Fly-ins in both Olympia and DC. Stephen also played
(Pfizer) – For more than 20 years, Jay has been a passionate advocate for the industry. Whether it’s shoe-leather lobbying or discussing how the industry is addressing life-threatening diseases at TEDx or the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers at UCSD, he is a tireless champion for Pfizer and for the industry.
(Boehringer Ingelheim) – Mary is a tireless advocate who engages with external stakeholders to demonstrate the value of our business to patients and policymakers. This includes Mary’s election to the Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Working Group Board of Directors, focused on implementation of drug take-back programs.
Michael leads Pfizer Global Supply (PGS), an organization of more than 26,000 global colleagues, who are responsible for manufacturing and global distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COIVD-19 vaccine. His leadership has been pivotal to the company’s efforts to enhance the COVID-19 vaccine production and distribution process. He has also taken the time to share Pfizer’s vaccine
(Pfizer) – Outside of her work at Pfizer and as a geriatric psychiatrist, Dr. Faison tirelessly collaborates with the Alzheimer’s Association and American Heart Association. She spends countless hours in the community participating in health fairs and seminars to educate the community-at-large about Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular diseases.
(Bayer Corporation) Dr. Nadal is an advocate for health professionals and patients. A champion for clinical pharmacists, Juan has been instrumental in Bayer’s PharmD Fellowship program with Rutgers University, which enables new PharmD’s to have a better inside view of the biopharmaceutical industry.
(Sanofi US) – Jackie has emerged as a champion of the biopharmaceutical industry through working with Sanofi US’s grassroots program, VOICES, and serving as a “Civic Champion” who educates and recruits fellow employees to be active politically.
Brendan and the Novartis Emergency Management team was called into action to lead the company’s U.S. COVID-19 response team. His tasks included procuring and delivering 125,000 face coverings, 16,000 thermometers and 5,000 field force kits (masks, gloves, sanitizer, wipes). He also monitored and coordinated differing regulatory compliance requirements across 50 states while instituting an active
(Celgene) – Michael has advocated on behalf of Celgene’s public policy priorities at both the federal and state levels as a Celgene Ambassador. The Celgene Ambassadors program is a group of more than 50 employees who help colleagues understand why what happens in Washington, D.C. and state capitols impacts Celgene and the patients it serves.