“LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma is a rare platform for learning and sharing among a vibrant collection of ambitious minds across biopharma. It will ignite your thinking – to push the boundaries of today while turbocharging your growth mindset in order to create the people and culture realities of tomorrow – while fuelling your transformative spirit.”
Debbie Durso-Bumpus, Chief People Officer, Blueprint Medicines
“LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma is the “go-to event” for people leaders from the life sciences industry. It is an opportunity to join other like-minded individuals who seek to drive positive change with fresh, practical approaches. LEAP HR is informative and inspiring.”
Mary Morris, Head of Human Resources, Silicon Therapeutics
“Our experience in an emerging biotech is different to those in other stages of development. The challenges and opportunities we face require unique strategies. Learning from my peers at LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma allows me to broaden my perspective and identify new and creative paths forward.”
Laurie Politz, Head of People Operations, Finch Therapeutics
“I felt challenged and inspired throughout. The speakers and attendees were all high-level strategic thinkers… 10 out of 10.”
Jennifer Troia, Chief Human Resources Officer, Assembly Biosciences
“LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma was excellent – I sent my team a note immediately following the event raving about all the great takeaways.”
Jamie Spaeth, Chief People Officer, Lantheus
“I loved networking with colleagues, many of whom I met at last year’s event and kept in contact with throughout the year. The format offers a fantastic way to receive information and ideas.”
Derrick Richardson, Senior Vice President - People & Culture, Alumis
“LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma is a valuable opportunity to connect with other senior leaders in biopharma to discuss strategic HR challenges and opportunities.”
Paula Cloghessy, Chief Human Resources Officer, Kailera Therapeutics
"Speakers are always enjoyable and lots of networking opportunities to meet other leaders facing the same dynamics in our workplace. Look forward to future conferences."
Torrie Plata, Head of HR Business Partners, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
“Incredibly insightful! It’s great hearing from other HR leaders and learning first-hand some of the most innovative things happening in HR in life sciences.”
Phyllis Loud Gray, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Annexon Biosciences
“This conference has become “the” place for strategic HR leaders to meet and get new ideas as it is structured to encourage the exchange of connections and insights. 10 out of 10.”
Mary Weger, most recently Chief People Officer, ProKidney
“This event drove me to think about HR in new ways. The ideas and the network here will provide me a springboard to get results faster in the future.”
Mary Wadlinger, Board Member, Lava Therapeutics
“This week was well worth the investment of time - two packed days of relevant, inspiring, practical learning… 10 out of 10.”
Sherri Weiland, Chief Human Resources Officer, Azurity Pharmaceuticals
“LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma provides a unique chance to learn from HR leaders in biotech. The relationships built at this conference can serve as a springboard for the rest of your career.”
Ted Harding, Vice President, Human Resources, Jounce Therapeutics
“This event offers an inspiring and informative chance to meet with colleagues to explore common challenges in preparation to ‘make the leap’ to greater organizational effectiveness”.
Mike Urdanick, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Apogee Therapeutics
“It’s important that we look at every dollar and think about how we can leverage that to get more value in HR. I expect this forum will give us invaluable new ideas to help us achieve that goal.”
Peter Deegan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Solix
“This event offers a brilliant opportunity to gain great insights and creative ideas to HR initiatives from compelling, bright and engaged HR leaders from across the Life Sciences industry.”
Christie Prue, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Radon Medical
“LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma exceeded my expectations - great content and collaborative participants! 10 out of 10.”
Mary Campos, Vice President of Human Resources, TG Therapeutics
“It was amazing to be in the room with other incredibly intelligent & experienced HR professions in emerging biopharma companies. I was energized and came away with many ideas for action.”
Libbie Bridge, Senior Director - Learning & Organizational Development, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals