Ways To Find And Nurture Young, Diverse Talent In Pharma
In Vivo sat down with AstraZeneca's Rebekah Martin to discuss all things diversity and inclusion
Executive Summary
On this podcast, In Vivo's Jo Shorthouse is joined by Rebekah Martin, senior vice president of reward, inclusion, and talent acquisition at AstraZeneca to talk about the ways that pharma should be encouraging a diverse and inclusive team of young talent, and that strong connection between diversity of thought and innovation.
Recognizing and nurturing early talent is an important part of driving innovation. Apprentices, interns, and graduates have the potential to bring fresh approaches and perspectives, and the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills among the next generation is crucial for facing global challenges.
AstraZeneca's Rebekah Martin
For organizations that have globally diverse customers, it is important to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and for companies in the biopharma industry this starts at an early age, promoting inclusivity to a diverse talent pool, and showcasing the range of STEM careers available.
Engaging young people at an early age is not only beneficial for the individuals who need access to such opportunities but can also support employers with achieving a more diverse and talented future workforce.
Rebekah Martin, senior vice president of reward, inclusion, and talent acquisition at AstraZeneca, is passionate about creating a place of belonging and inclusivity for all employees at the big pharma. In this podcast she talked to In Vivo about the strategies she employs to ensure innovation comes through diversity of thought, and how the company is supporting girls to think about the options open to them in the pharmaceutical industry.
Time stamps:
2:10 Does the biopharma have an issue in attracting young talent?
5:53 AstraZeneca's ways of recognising and nurturing fresh talent
8:04 The best ways to encourage young people to consider pharma while in education
11:20 The move from education-based to skills-based recruitment
14:40 The importance of pharma to have a workforce that reflects the communities they serve
15:41 The connection between diversity of thought and innovation
16:26 How the next generation can help pharma to face headwinds