b'Gender Parity CollaborativeMEMBER SPOTLIGHTSAs part of the consortium, organizations learn techniques and strategies to sustain gender parity in their own organizations. JULIE ROSSAn interview with JULIE ROSS For companies who have yet to join, what do you think theyre missing out on?The ability to learn from other organizations and get President ahead of the gender parity issue in the life sciences.As part of the consortium, organizations learn techniques and strategies to reach and maintain gender parity.How has your company benefited from the CollaborativeWhats the benefit of having both talent leaders and discussion forums with like-minded industry peers?business leaders contribute to the consortiums priorities?We have experienced the benefits of networking with CEOs,When a strong commitment to D&I is set at the highestCFOs and other D&I executives in organizations that have morelevels, then corporate culture barriers to parity are more tenure and experience in developing a D&I roadmap within theireasily addressed. Both are critical to the success of the organization to help guide Advanced Clinical in our journey. organization, and both categories of leaders need to As one of your organizations leaders, why are you personallylisten to each other to design lasting solutions to reach committed to advancing gender parity in the workplace? and maintain parity in all levels of their organizations.As women, we need to support each other. Programs and policies designed to reduce bias in the workplace and to ensure fairness benefits more than women, they benefit everyone. I believe every person should feel comfortableN AGEMENT Lto show up to work as their authentic selves and when thatM A E VXE Lhappens everyone wins and business results are optimized. S I SHow have you benefited professionally from participating in this consortium?It has allowed me to lead with inclusion better than ever as I am seeing biases I didnt know existed. Ive experienced the opportunity to network and build a stronger network with executive peers who share,Entry, Manager, learn and grow through each other. Senior Manager/Director, VP, SVP, C-SuiteHow have you leveraged leaders in your organization to contribute to the consortium strategy, thinking and focus?We have engaged and have the support of our senior mostCollaborative companies are showing leaders in the organization and are making great stridesrobust increases in the percentage of to bring more men into these conversations in helpingwomen at all levels of management and them understand the value of the female perspective. continue to out-perform their pharma/med device industry peer group. 4 SPRING 2020'