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Women’s Network | Ramona Sequeira, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

December 15, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Virtual

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  • Closing out the 2020 Women’s Network series is one of Boston’s most prominent female leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, Ramona Sequeira. Join us to hear about her efforts to address some of today’s biggest societal challenges.

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Closing out the 2020 Women’s Network series is one of Boston’s most prominent female leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, Ramona Sequeira. Join us to hear about her efforts to address some of today’s biggest societal challenges.

As we close out a challenging, yet growth filled year for us all, we simultaneously wrap up the 2020 Women’s Network series with one of Boston’s most prominent female leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, Ramona Sequeira.

With more than 25 years in the industry and a career that has spanned numerous countries, markets, cultures, and healthcare systems, Ramona brings a unique perspective to both Takeda and our global fight against COVID-19.

Top of mind for every member of Boston’s business community right now is the coronavirus pandemic, as well as issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as we find ourselves facing one of the largest movements for equality we have seen in our lifetimes.

In a moderated discussion with Karen Young, Partner & US Health Industries Leader at PwC, Ramona will share with us her approach to leadership, Takeda’s commitment to DE&I initiatives as they strive for a more diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the patients they serve, and their efforts to address COVID-19. 

This event is part of our Women’s Network and InfluenceHER series. Our Women’s Network isn’t a club you join, but a place where you belong – you’ll find a diverse group of more than 3,000 (and growing) women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds, sectors, industries, and professions, with energy for ensuring that Greater Boston becomes the best place for professional women to thrive. All identities welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Loreen Watts

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Ramona Sequeira

President, Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A.; President, Global Portfolio Commercialization Featured Speaker

Ramona Sequeira is President of Takeda’s US Business Unit and leads Takeda’s Portfolio Commercialization globally. She serves as a member of Takeda’s global…Read more
Ramona Sequeira is President of Takeda’s US Business Unit and leads Takeda’s Portfolio Commercialization globally. She serves as a member of Takeda’s global Executive Team. Ramona joined Takeda in 2015. Through her work with Takeda and, prior to that, with Eli Lilly, she has more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Having led businesses in Canada, Europe and the U.S., Ramona has worked across multiple markets, cultures and healthcare systems. She has successfully launched products, integrated and transformed businesses, and delivered sustainable growth, while driving high employee engagement and organizational alignment. Since joining Takeda, Ramona has shifted the structure of Takeda’s U.S. Business and altered the investment mix to enable focus, agility, and sustainable, patient centric growth. She has aligned her organization around a common vision, values and culture, areas which she believes are fundamental to long-term organizational success. In her role as President of Global Portfolio Commercialization, Ramona chairs Takeda’s New Product Commercialization Committee, overseeing and ensuring success of global product launches of Takeda’s pipeline assets. Known for her forward-looking approach, Ramona leads her organization to build trust with stakeholders by partnering to create effective business strategies tailored around the needs of patients. She enjoys participating in leadership forums inside and outside of Takeda to share her views on the role of trust and reputation in long-term company success. A passionate advocate of talent development, diversity and inclusion, she is an active mentor and coach to numerous individuals, internal and external to Takeda. Ramona has a keen interest in authentic leadership and has led numerous executive development programs. Ramona is a member of the PhRMA Board of Directors and was recently appointed Treasurer of the Board. Prior to that, she served as Chair of PhRMA’s State Committee. She is committed to the industry’s role in shaping a positive environment that rewards pharmaceutical innovation and ensures patients have access to life changing medicines. Ramona is also a member of the Board of Directors of Edwards Life Sciences, and the Board of Trustees of Harvey Mudd College. Ramona received a Master of Business Administration degree from McMaster University in Canada and has a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology from the University of Toronto. She resides with her family in the Boston area.

Karen Young

Partner & US Health Industries Leader, PwC Moderator

Karen is currently PwC’s US Health Industries Leader with more than two decades of experience in professional services spanning across Health Industries. As Health…Read more
Karen is currently PwC’s US Health Industries Leader with more than two decades of experience in professional services spanning across Health Industries. As Health Industries leader, Karen leads a multi-disciplinary team of 6,000 and drives the overall strategic direction for the life sciences and health care practices, including consulting, audit, and tax services in the United States. She guides teams of professionals representing the health industry across the payer, provider, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors to reinvent wellness, solve disease, address pandemics and tackle health inequities. Prior to this role, Karen was the US Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Leader specializing in pharmaceutical, life science, medical device and biotech. In that role, she led a team of more than 3,000 professionals in strategic development experience across strategy, operations, deals and technology delivering in organizational areas of commercial, R&D, supply chain and finance. Karen’s goal is to help clients explore new business models, foster value-based customer relationships, keep up with emerging digital trends and push healthcare boundaries to stay ahead of the potential challenges facing the health ecosystem. Karen has been recognized as one of the NJ Biz Best 50 Women in Business and by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, HBA, with a Rising Star Award. Karen’s passion is mentorship around Diversity & Inclusion in the workforce and solving for the world’s toughest cancer as a board member of The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).

AGENDA

  • 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Virtual Networking

  • 2:00 – 2:10 p.m. Welcome & Introductions

  • 2:10 – 2:40 p.m. Moderated Discussion

  • 2:40 – 3:00 p.m. Audience Q&A

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