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13 August 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM AEST (Australian Easter Standard Time)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON AUSTRALIA

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HBA SYDNEY PRESENTS

The Career Lab

Join an exclusive evening of small-group speed networking with senior leaders from healthcare, pharmaceuticals, MedTech, clinical research, technology and related industries.

Participants will join one of six small groups of approximately 20 people while senior leaders rotate between rooms to share their career journeys, key decisions, industry insights and practical advice. With no presentations or panels, the event is designed around genuine conversations that help you explore career opportunities, gain new perspectives and grow your professional network.

What you’ll gain:

Hear first-hand from senior leaders about the experiences and decisions that shaped their careers; discover pathways across clinical research, commercial leadership, MedTech, market access, medical affairs, patient safety, AI and more; build meaningful industry connections; and leave with practical insights and greater confidence for your next career move.

Who should attend:

Open to HBA members and non-members working in, or interested in, healthcare and life sciences. Whether you are starting your career, looking to progress or seeking fresh perspectives, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with experienced industry leaders.

Featured speakers:

Paula Williams, General Manager ANZ Electrophysiology at J&J MedTech; Lena Lee, Marketing Lead – Lung Cancers, Private Pay and Patient Programs at MSD; Victoria Dokic, Head of Medical Affairs at Menarini; Clare Ciardi, APAC Country Cluster Head, Clinical Network at Fortrea; Isabell Vocks, Associate Director, Global Clinical Study Principal Manager at BeOne; Maddie Jones, Talent Expert and Co-Director at TalentX; Rebecca Engel, AI Expert and Program Director at Microsoft; Nimisha Raniga, Country Patient Safety Manager at Sandoz; Monique Bueno Alves, Head of Commercial, previously Head of Medical, at Biogen; Jodie Thomas, Senior Market Access Director; Peta McCarthy, Associate Director, Medical Information, NAPAC at Lilly; and David Henderson, Franchise Head Specialty, Oceania at Takeda.

Proudly supported by Johnson & Johnson Australia and delivered in partnership with LifeSciences Australia, advancing careers, leadership and community across Australia’s life sciences sector.

Additional Event Information

The Career Lab | HBA Sydney | In partnership with LifeSciences Australia Thursday 13 August 2026 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM AEST | Johnson & Johnson Australia Building C, 17 Khartoum Road, Macquarie Park. Please allow extra travel time, as on-site parking is limited. Street parking is available in the surrounding area. Alternatively, Macquarie University Metro Station (M1 Line) is just a 10-minute walk from the venue.
Online registration deadline: 13 August 2026
Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
This event is not refundable.
Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Not Allowed

Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Regular Registration - In-person	$0.00 / €0.00	$0.00 / €0.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

Event Policies

Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.

COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.

Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.