Biopharma Leaders of Color (BLOC) @BLOC_US
Promoting the professional advancement of people of color in the biopharma and life sciences industries biopharmaleadersofcolor.org USA Joined September 2021-
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Congratulations to Quita Beeler Highsmith, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer at @genentech and Board Director who is the recipient of our Diversity Champion Award. Quita is a leader who is committed to community service by working with non-profit boards #BLOCatJPM25 #JPM25
We're so proud of these wonderful leaders who are presenting posters tonight at the #BLOCatJPM25 Annual reception tonight. The poster session will run through out the event. #jpm25
The #BLOCatJPM25 Annual Reception event is now in full motion. We're excited to celebrate our diverse leaders in leadership tonight. Please join us and come say hello to our executive council Willie T. Reaves Jr., Stephen Abreu, Megan Nacar, Anthony Donohue. #jpm25
Huge thanks to BLOC's Corporate Sponsors @SidleyLaw and @genentech for their ongoing support of @BLOC_US and their belief in an inclusive future for the life sciences industry!
We're excited to see many BLOC members and allies at tomorrow's #BLOCatJPM25 reception in #SanFrancisco! If you haven't registered yet, we are at capacity but please join the waitlist at sites-sidley.vuturevx.com/122/15109/comp…. #BLOCEvents #JPM25 #Reception See you there!
We're less than a week away from the annual BLOC Reception during #JPM25 on Mon 1/13 at 4 PM PT! With more than 490 registrants, we're proud to convene the largest JPM week event dedicated to underrepresented leaders. Just a few spots left! RSVP at sites-sidley.vuturevx.com/122/15109/comp…
BLOC celebrates the invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans who are shaping the future of biopharma and advancing diversity within our industry. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Encouraging ALL who have interest to follow Biopharma Leaders of Color (BLOC), whether you are a member, or simply want to be an ally. Great way to hear what is happening and what resources are available for current and future leaders of color in our industry. See you there!!!
Encouraging ALL who have interest to follow Biopharma Leaders of Color (BLOC), whether you are a member, or simply want to be an ally. Great way to hear what is happening and what resources are available for current and future leaders of color in our industry. See you there!!!
🚨 Attention #BLOCMembers! Have you followed our @BLOC_US LinkedIn company page yet? Our #LinkedIn group stays private for member discussions, but our company page is the hub for public announcements. Be sure to follow and spread the word! 📢 👉🏽 Follow linkedin.com/company/biopha…
🎉 We are excited to announce the Biopharma Leaders of Color (BLOC) LinkedIn company page is now LIVE! 👉🏽 Follow linkedin.com/company/biopha… If you're on LinkedIn, please spread the word, follow us, & connect with a wider community beyond our @BLOC_US LinkedIn group.
🎤 Exciting news for our @BLOC_US Community! We are expanding our presence on #LinkedIn! Stay tuned for our dedicated LinkedIn Company Page featuring #community updates, #networking, #BLOCMember spotlights, and more. Follow @BLOC_US for the launch date and stay tuned! 🎉
Kudos to @ldtimmerman and @timmermanreport for highlighting talented black leaders. These folks, as well as many other deserving biopharma leaders of color, are significant drivers of the success of our industry. Great way to celebrate #Juneteenth timmermanreport.com/2024/06/on-jun…
Please check out this exciting job opportunity! gilead.yello.co/jobs/W_nLT7iTr…
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