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.
Head, U.S. IRA Planning and Implementation | GlaxoSmithKline
Kimberly serves as the project lead for GSK’s Inflation Reduction Act Planning and Implementation team, making her the single point of accountability. She coordinates GSK’s efforts to adapt to the law’s provisions and ensures the IRA’s impact is included in strategic and operating assessments. Kimberly also engages with government agencies and other groups to discuss
Director, U.S. Employee and Community Engagement | UCB
Helen has helped build UCB’s external community-giving approach. She has long-term relationships with STEM organizations like BioBuilder, as well as organizations doing STEM work, like the Girl Scouts. She organizes service projects for UCB’s Atlanta employees and she even spent her volunteer days on a health mission trip in Honduras.
Vice President Medical Affairs, Bayer's Women HealthCare Division | Bayer
Dr. Wahdan advocates for advancing the health of women through science, research and accessible treatment options. Over the past few years, she has become a valued partner of Bayer’s Government Affairs team. She plays a vital role in engaging stakeholders and policymakers at every level of government on the changing landscape in women’s health care.
Head of Health Equity for Patient Engagement, Equity and Transparency | Biogen
As a decisive advocate for clinical trial diversity, Kate has been an invaluable partner to Biogen’s Public Policy and Government Affairs team. She has helped spotlight key initiatives like Biogen’s partnership with the Morehouse School of Medicine and the launch of a new national minority trial index.
National Account Executive, P&OCS, Federal DOD-Tricare | Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
John Zieger, Federal Account Executive at Bristol Myers Squibb has been named a 2021 We Work For Health Champion. The award recognizes his commitment, both personally and professionally, to military service members and veterans. In his position at BMS, Zieger is a leader in the company’s relationship with the Department of Defense/Defense Health Agency; he