HBA’s Global Ascension Leadership Awards Honors: Woman of the Year category
Meet the 2026 Woman of the Year
Dr. Aradhana Sarin!
Read about 2026 HBA Woman of the Year Dr. Aradhana Sarin
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
AstraZeneca
A Role Model for the Industry and Champion for the Future
HBA’s Woman of the Year award honors an exceptional leader whose vision, achievements, and influence have made a significant impact in the healthcare and life sciences industries.
These trailblazers are shaping the future of the industry through innovation, scientific achievement, and transformative leadership. They advance meaningful change on a global scale while inspiring and elevating others. Their leadership sets new standards for what is possible--and creates a stronger, more inclusive community for leaders and workplace talent across the globe.
Celebrating Exceptional Leadership
Each year, the Woman of the Year has been traditionally recognized at our annual HBA Woman of the Year event. In 2026, we will celebrate this champion at HBA's Global Ascension Leadership Experience event that brings together influential executives, sponsors, and media to celebrate on a global stage. The Woman of the Year engages with the HBA community at international and local events throughout the year, sharing her journey and continuing to inspire and support the workforce in healthcare.
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- Submissions are reviewed by an awards selection committee of seasoned industry executives dedicated to HBA’s mission.
- Each committee member reviews the submissions and independently ranks candidates against defined criteria.
- The judging committee considers the summarized ratings, debates the merits of each submission, and selects the Woman of the Year.
The HBA congratulates all previous Women of the Year.