Meet our 2021 Employee Champions. We recognize individuals who strive to advance science and support innovation so that patients around the world can get the medicines and treatments they need. This year’s recipients have demonstrated commitment and resiliency that goes above and beyond expectations.

Dr. Gary Starling

AVP, Biology-Discovery Protein Science | Merck

Dr. Starling plays the invaluable role in supporting Merck’s work on political and federal advocacy issues by providing not only content expertise on Merck’s portfolio of products and development pipeline, but also helping ensure that the government affairs team is able to educate congressional staff on issues surrounding the innovation ecosystem and Merck’s commitment to

Rondu Vincent

Executive Director of Global Supplier Diversity & Sustainability | Bristol Myers Squibb

As Executive Director of Global Supplier Diversity & Sustainability at BMS, Rondu is deeply involved with key organizations geared towards supplier diversity and has forged strong partnerships with over 25 international and national advocacy groups for small and diverse businesses. Additionally, he played a huge role in BMS’ COVID-19 response efforts. To support small/diverse suppliers

Troy Webb

VP Pharma Supply Chain & Strategy, Future Ready Transformation | GlaxoSmithKline

Troy Webb serves as VP Pharma Supply Chain & Strategy, Future Ready Transformation. In addition to overseeing the production of the company’s respiratory medications, he is also a great partner to GSK’s government relations team. He is willing to take the time to educate elected officials on the important lifesaving medications being produced by the