Join us for a virtual conversation with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi—biotech entrepreneur, physician, and author of The Mirror Effect: A Transformative Approach to Growth for the Next Generation of Female Leaders. Drawing from her experiences in medicine, biotechnology, and venture investing, Dr. Gujrathi will share lessons from her leadership journey and discuss the importance of self-awareness, resilience, mentorship, and community in career growth.

Moderated by Joanne Kamens, CEO of Women In Bio, this event—made possible through the collaboration of WIB's West Coast Chapters—will explore how individuals and organizations can create environments where talent and leadership can thrive.

The first 200 registrants who provide a mailing address will receive a complimentary copy of The Mirror Effect.

Disclaimer: This event may be recorded. If so, your image and/or voice may be a part of that recording. If you do not wish for your image to be included, please turn off your camera.

Program

12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.  Welcome Remarks & Introduction
12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.  Fireside Chat with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi
12:50 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.  Audience Q&A
1:10 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Closing Remarks

Speaker Bios

Sheila Gujrathi, MD

Dr. Gujrathi is a biotech entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, drug developer, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. She has founded, built, and run numerous biotech companies and led the development and approval of life-changing pharmaceutical drugs for patients with immunology and oncology diseases. In addition to founding her own biotech companies, she currently serves as a chairwoman, board director, strategic advisor, and consultant to many start-up companies and investment funds. Currently, Sheila serves as founder and CEO of Prana Therapies, founder and executive chair of Vidya Therapeutics and Lila Biologics, and director of Janux Therapeutics. She previously served as executive chair of Ventyx Biosciences (acquired by Lilly for $1.2B), chair of Turning Point Therapeutics (acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb for $4.1B), ADARx Pharmaceuticals, and ImmPACT Bio (acquired by Lyell). Dr. Gujrathi is the co-founder and former CEO of Gossamer Bio. Prior to Gossamer Bio, she served as chief medical officer of Receptos (acquired by Celgene for $7.2B). At Receptos, she led the advancement of the pipeline, including Zeposia®, which is approved for multiple sclerosis and for ulcerative colitis. Previously, she was the immunology therapeutic area head at Bristol-Myers Squibb and held multiple roles in immunology and oncology at Genentech. Earlier in her career, she was a management consultant in McKinsey’s healthcare practice.

Joanne Kamens, PhD, CEO of Women In Bio, Moderator

Dr. Kamens received her PhD in genetics from Harvard Medical School and has had a varied career in academia, pharma, biotech, and nonprofit. Over two decades ago, she founded the Boston chapter of the Association for Women in Science (MASS AWIS) after an entire week had gone by during which she had no meetings with any other women. This led her on a journey as a scientist to understand the inequities that caused this disparity.  She brings decades of experience and this unique perspective to her current role as CEO of Women In Bio. As Executive Director/CEO of the international biotechnology nonprofit, Addgene, Joanne experimented and implemented practical ways to create an inclusive workplace where every employee was able to thrive and contribute. She realized single-digit employee turnover for a decade at Addgene and collaborated with dozens of inclusion organizations to make the company a Best Place to Work for 6 years running  (#1 Best Place in 2016). Joanne has been sharing her experience and expanding her deep commitment to increasing inclusion in the workplace by public speaking and consulting for organizations working to develop processes and culture that support organizational success. She has served on a number of boards and is currently a Board Director for OpenBiome and Cohort Sistas. Joanne is a leader in creating and supporting group mentoring programs and has been nominated for the Presidential Medal of Honor in STEM Mentoring. 

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