The Only Forum Purpose-Built for HR Leaders in Pre-Commercial Emerging Biopharma to Redefine People Strategy
Building Agile Leadership for a Volatile Market, Engaging Your Workforce Through Downturn & Uniting People Through Change with Clarity, Community & Culture
Funding pressures, regulatory shifts, global competition, and relentless layoffs are redefining the pre-commercial biopharma landscape. In this climate, agile, transparent, and people-first leadership is critical to keeping teams engaged, culture strong, and organizations moving forward.
LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma is the only meeting built for senior HR leaders in this space. Over three days in Boston this November, you’ll join peers who understand your challenges, share proven solutions, and offer the community support you need to navigate disruption, adapt with resilience, and do more with less.
Leave equipped with fresh strategies to strengthen culture, re-energize your workforce, and lead through uncertainty with clarity, community, and confidence — ready to take on 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
Libbie Bridge
Libbie Bridge
Senior Director – Learning & Organizational Development, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Senior Director – Learning & Organizational Development, Amylyx 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
