Successful Leadership In Uncertain Times
Insights From An Expert Panel
Executive Summary
In conjunction with In Vivo’s Rising Leaders series, a panel of senior executives representing a wide spectrum of the life sciences industry – from large biopharmaceuticals to small biotech and cancer diagnostics – was convened to discuss what it takes to successfully lead during times of uncertainty and upheaval. Insights on communication strategies, navigating team integrations, supporting diversity and inclusion, and getting the most from multi-generational employees rested on a common theme: valuing people and anticipating workforce needs.
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