How the Most Resilient HR Leaders Have Shifted Priorities & Re-Imagined Change Management to Re-Energize Their People Team, Their Workforce & Their Business
The Only Summit Exclusively Designed to Unite HR Leaders Navigating People Strategy in Pre-Commercial Emerging Biopharma
With continued financial uncertainty and waves of layoffs reshaping the pre-commercial biopharma landscape, it’s never been more critical for HR leaders in this space to come together, share what’s working, and reimagine how people strategy can keep pace with fast-changing business and workforce priorities.
LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma is the only event dedicated to this community—your exclusive chance to uncover how fellow HR leaders are retaining high-performing R&D talent with limited resources, redefining career development amid ongoing layoffs, and rebuilding culture and engagement to keep their scientific teams focused, motivated, and resilient.
Join us this November in Boston and spend three impactful days with peers who truly understand the weight of the challenges you’ve faced. Walk away with practical solutions to the problems you’re tackling right now, and the fresh, future-focused thinking you need to re-energize your strategy and reconnect with your profession - as you prepare for 2026 and beyond.
Explore the Full Event Guide
- 25+ Emerging Biotech HR Leaders Sharing Real Life Case-Studies
- A Strategic Pre-Conference Focus Day to Help You Build The Workforce of Tomorrow
- 9+ Hours of Networking with 150+ Likeminded HR Peers Who Understand the Niche Challenges of Working in Emerging Biotech
- Interactive Speed Learning & Speed Networking Sessions to Help You Build Consultative Relationships with Your Peers
Among the Most Future-Focused C-Suite HR Leaders Sharing Case Studies in 2025:
Discover in 2025:
Explore Ensoma’s approach to creating leadership commitments focused on effective communication and psychological safety, and how these initiatives are being implemented to support organizational success.
How Terray Therapeutics’ executive team leverages communication and systems to enable rapid decision-making, cross-functional alignment, and clear change management — without adding headcount
How MannKind is redefining leadership through its Manager Development Program, introducing a No Collar Leadership Track that embeds learning in the flow of work, prioritizes emotional intelligence, and recognizes influence over hierarchy
How CONTINUUS Pharma are leveraging creative and fun solutions like Nerf gun battles and homemade company swag resulting in 100% retention during this incredible difficult time
How Fulcrum Therapeutics fostered resilience and unity — highlighted by initiatives like company-wide change management sessions, weekly ‘Bagel Burst’ meetings, and team-building events — resulting in a significantly more engaged and aligned workforce within months
How Amylyx Pharmaceuticals maintained employee engagement through regular all-company meetings, professional development programs, and internal business training — plus what’s next on their cultural journey
How Abeona Therapeutics is evolving its health and wellness offerings — including lifestyle spending accounts and holistic plan reviews — to support a changing workforce while navigating trade-offs and maintaining equity
What to Expect
180+
Attendees
7th
Year Running
25+
Expert Speakers
8+
Networking Hours
Libby Bridge
Senior Director – Learning & Organizational Development, Amlyx Pharmaceuticals
“It was amazing to be in the room with other incredibly intelligent & experienced HR professionals in emerging biopharma companies. I was energized and came away with many ideas for action.”
Official 2025 Partners
