Pharmaceutical Executive-07-01-2001

The time is ripe to further a pharmaceutical career in the United States. The industry is full of promising opportunities for people eager to contribute and advance.

CEOs are expected to be visionaries who set a bold direction for their organizations and inspire people to greatness. But leaders at other levels of the organization must also master the art of stirring up enthusiasm within their groups if they are to reach their common goals.

The word diversity is prevalent in human resources (HR) vocabulary. Companies have established offices of diversity, heightened awareness about it, and opened a dialogue about the issues of workplace heterogeneity. Yet, the results of those efforts are often hard to find in the hallways of corporate America. Although some women are likely to be seen around the conference tables, people of color are conspicuously missing.

A legion of prospective career-oriented reps stands at the gates, waiting to join the ranks of the pharmaceutical industry.

Progress for women has always been on the agenda for the Healthcare Businesswomen}s Association. Founded in 1979, with almost 100 members, HBA is now more than 1,000 members strong. To support its commitment to the advancement of women in the healthcare industry, HBA has tracked key issues affecting women}s career development since 1997.