Brian Bloom, CEO of Bloom Burton & Co., gives insights into changes in the Canadian Healthcare investment landscape, the return of the generalist investor, and the rise of consumer empowerment in healthcare.

Rami Fayed, Vice President and General Manager of Canada at AbbVie, gives insights into patient support programs in Canada, diversifying therapeutic pipelines, and giving back to the community.

Jaclyn Katelnikof, Saskatchewan-based Pharmacist, gives insights into the patient-facing role of the pharmacist, the need for tech innovations in pharmacy, and the threats to the Canadian drug supply.

Milva D’Aronco, Founding Member at Women Leaders in Pharma, gives insights into the importance of mentorship, coaching women on confidence, and diversity as a profit-driver in the long term.

Stephanie Veyrun-Manetti, General Manager of Specialty Care and Country Lead for Canada at Sanofi, gives insights into Sanofi’s Biogenius grants, the importance of DEI in Canada, and career development across all generations of employees.

Raj Dam, Assistant Director of Partnerships and External Relations at the University of Toronto, gives insights into co-op programs at University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus, preparing students for the workplace and fostering partnerships with industry.

Corinne Buchanan-Russell, Co-founder of Advancing Black Talent in Pharma, gives insights into the responsibility of leaders to foster diversity, the perils of academic streaming, employee resource groups, and more.

Andrea Schwarz, Commercial Lead in Canada at BeiGene Canada, gives insights into launching a commercial team during the pandemic, being at a company that focuses solely on oncology, and providing opportunities for the next generation of pharma.

Dimitris Polygenis, President of Biopharma and Payer Solutions at McKesson Canada, gives insights using technology and AI to decrease prescribing and distribution times, virtual and real-time care, and targeted gene therapies.