In light of the recent events that sparked nation-wide protests, Dr. Jones-Burton and the team at Wocip have created a Think Tank that will serve as a resource for the industry to help guide efforts in racial equality.
"Wocip has pivoted to broaden its focus to advocate that pharmaceutical and life sciences corporations take meaningful action in full pursuit of racial and gender equality at the Board Member, CEO and C-Suite Executive levels," she comments."Our goal is to advance equity in the discovery, drug development and commercialization process, the workforce, marketplace, suppliers and patient communities."... [+]Initially, Dr.
The pharmaceutical industry is divided into two sections: research and development and commercial, which includes sales and marketing. She entered the industry on the development side in an entry level position, which for a physician was an associate director role. She focused on writing the protocols, monitoring patient safety and training investigators on the protocols for research in the phase two, three and four of clinical trials.
Pharma and biotech trade associations to step up in full partnership with corporations in committing to dismantle structural racism and seek health equity in this industry. The creation of a chief equity officer role that aids the CEO in building a strategy and inclusive culture to address inequities in the workforce, workplace and marketplace.
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