Do Less with Less: Protect Burnout and Drive Focused Execution

Speakers

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  Kelley James VP Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic Portfolio & Early and Late Life Cycle Management, AstraZeneca
  

  Kelley James

  VP Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic Portfolio & Early and Late Life Cycle Management, AstraZeneca

  At AstraZeneca, my journey has evolved from spearheading the Vaccine and Immune Therapies franchise to also leading the Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic Portfolio, focusing on both early and late Life Cycle Management. With over three years of experience in high-stakes pharmaceutical leadership, I’ve honed skills in leading strategy, launch excellence, driving financial performance and inspiring teams which are vital for managing complex healthcare portfolios. Our team’s mission aligns with my core competencies, leveraging innovative strategies to enhance health outcomes. I’m committed to driving growth and excellence within AstraZeneca, guided by a steadfast dedication to improving patient care in a variety of disease areas.

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  Kyra Trainor Director, Pangaea Group
  

  Kyra Trainor

  Director, Pangaea Group
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  Pamela Minden Country Manager, Canada, Medison Pharma
  

  Pamela Minden

  Country Manager, Canada, Medison Pharma
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  Paul Petrelli Vice-President and General Manager, Gilead Sciences Canada
  

  Paul Petrelli

  Vice-President and General Manager, Gilead Sciences Canada

  As a business leader in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Industry with extensive experience in launch and life cycle management and a breadth of understanding in Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical, Government Relations and Regulatory, I lead organizations to realize accelerated growth through optimized business strategies, organizational design and people development. I am known for building alignment through a collaborative approach, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to engage, motivate and encourage others to exceed business and personal goals.

  I am passionate about Health Care and Biotechnology and building dynamic companies through:
  • Creating organizational cultures that support leadership at all levels, through education, empowerment and organizational readiness.
  • Developing strong, collaborative partnerships, both locally and globally, with key internal and external senior stakeholders.
  • Global competence in contributing to business growth in Canada, Europe and the United States.
  • An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset that delivers differentiated and sustainable value by developing strong external partnerships and forging strategic alliances.
  • A proven strategic mindset through product, therapeutic area and program launches
  • A commitment to healthcare and patient outcomes.

  This commitment goes beyond my business role, as I also contribute to organizational and people growth as an active participant on a variety of Boards, advisory positions to startup organizations and through leadership development and mentoring. My leadership philosophy is based on engaging, empowering and encouraging success through people; it is through inspired people that you exceed your business goals.