Influence to Visibility: Building Your Leadership Brand and Securing Sponsors Who Champion for You
Early in your career in life sciences, your ideas and contributions matter—but being seen and supported is key to unlocking your next opportunity. Join us for this engaging 1-hour session with with Jounal Shaikh, Executive Director, Head of Cell Therapy (CAR-T) Supply Chain and Janine Ting Jansen, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & PX Partner at Pfizer designed specifically for emerging professionals looking to grow their impact and visibility.
We’ll explore how to define and communicate your unique leadership brand, stand out in complex and competitive environments, and build authentic relationships with sponsors who will actively champion for your advancement. Learn practical strategies to navigate workplace dynamics, increase your visibility, and position yourself for stretch opportunities and career growth.
If you’re ready to move beyond doing great work to being recognized and championed for it, this session is for you.
Agenda
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Check-in, Refreshments, and Networking |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Moderated Discussion and Q&A |
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Networking |
Additional Event Information
- Online registration deadline: 5 June 2026
- Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
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This event is not refundable.
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Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Allowed
Onsite registration is not recommended. However, if you choose to do so, please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be prepared to use your
mobile device to register. Only credit card payments are accepted. Non-members are advised to create an HBA profile prior to arriving.
Featured Speakers
Janine
Jansen
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,
Pfizer Inc.
Speaker
Jounal
Shaikh
Executive Director, Biologics Site Supply Chain Planning,
Bristol Myers Squibb
Speaker
Pricing
| Regular Registration - In-person | $25.00 / €25.00 | $45.00 / €45.00 |
| Sponsor Registration - In-person | $25.00 / €25.00 | $25.00 / €25.00 |
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.