2:00pm – 3:00pm

ISM Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum Presents: How to Utilize Diversity Alliance for Science Successfully (Supplier Track)

Learn to maximize DA4S efforts and manage expectations as you discover how to get your company noticed and your message heard. Corporate members from ISM Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum will discuss ways to properly position your business during and after outreach and networking events. Learn about all the activities DA4S offers. This high energy panel will explore the dos and don’ts, the strategic first steps to your approach and the appropriate follow-up. You don’t want to miss it!

5 Pharmaceutical corporations representing the ISM Supplier Diversity Pharmaceutical Forum

Facilitator: Sheri Shafir, A.P.P., Associate Director, Supplier Diversity, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

• Joyce E. Eriksen Eggers, Sr. Manager, Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company
• Charles Gillean, Supplier Diversity Program Manager, Global Procurement, AstraZeneca
• Sara Friedlander, Director, Global Procurement, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Tom Thattacherry, Supplier Diversity, Genetech/Roche

Time to Accelerate: How to Move Supplier Diversity Forward (Corporate Track)

Some corporate supplier diversity initiatives are in need of a push in order to move to the next level. Is your supplier diversity initiative stuck in the mud? Are you tired of pushing the gas just to have your wheels spin around? Then it is time to grab your shovel, plow or tow and start getting it moving again. This workshop can help. Gain a fresh perspective from both corporations and suppliers on what it takes to navigate through stagnant times and reach a new level of success. Industry experts will discuss the importance of internal advocacy, perseverance, 2nd Tier opportunities, networking and mentoring to help drive your diverse supplier spend.

Facilitator: Richard P. Risley, Director, Procurement, Clinical and Regulatory, Eli Lilly and Company

• Denise James Gatling, Director, Global Supplier Diversity and Development, GlaxoSmithKline
• Lynn Van Dermark, CEO MedTrials
• Vidhu Nijhawan, Clinical Manager, Integrated Resources, Inc.
• Bill Hooker, C.P.M., Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing Diverse Supplier Initiative, NovoNordisk

Filling the Gaps: How to Open Doors for Diverse Life Sciences Enterprises (Niche Workshop)

In such a highly regulated industry, many corporations have been challenged to identify Diverse Life Sciences Enterprises (DLSE) to fulfill business needs. Join a panel of seasoned professionals who have overcome this challenge as they discuss innovative solutions to ensure DLSE inclusion. Learn how to implement mentoring initiatives, Networking events, Corporate Advisory Boards, Training, and more.

Facilitator: Kathy April-Barr, Manager, Supplier Diversity, Abbott

• Anna Mykietyn, Associate Director, SPO Outsourcing & Resource Management, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
• Victoria Fulkerson, Director, Supplier Diversity and Corporate Relations, National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
• Nick Callazzo, Regional Rep, National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
• Christine Sproule, Associate Director, Pfizer Worldwide Procurement
• Joanne Mossucco, Director, Global Procurement , Merck, Inc.