Change in Leadership Exciting News! We are delighted to announce that Tamara Lovi (Board member & Founding member) has accepted the role of Board Corporate Secretary – a key position that ensures the smooth coordination of all board activities, including administration, communications, record-keeping, and meeting logistics. As WLP continues to grow and evolve, so too will our team and structure – ensuring we remain strong, adaptive, and positioned for long-term success.   Si

If there’s one thing that has guided me throughout my life, it’s this: if I’m not learning, I’m not living. My journey has never been linear. I began in chemistry at Sherbrooke, but as a francophone, wanted to strengthen my English, so I studied at McGill. From there, I earned a Master’s at Queen’s, a PhD at Carleton, and then found myself in Paris, doing a postdoc in a lab founded by Irène Curie. At every stage, I followed my curiosity – about science, about people, about wh

We sat down with Daniele Thibodeau – the newly appointed Vice President at Women Leaders in Pharma – and here’s what inspired us. When you listen to Daniele’s story, you can’t help but be inspired. After 28 years at Apotex – spanning roles from the lab to regulatory affairs to product launches – Daniele retired in 2022. But to hear her speak, you’d never think of her as ‘retired.’ If anything, it feels like she’s just getting started. She first discovered Women Leaders in Pha

Why is mentorship so important at WLP? Because we don’t have to learn everything the hard way. Mentorship lets us tap into the wisdom – and even the mistakes – of others. For mentors, it’s also deeply fulfilling; it reminds you how much you know, and allows you the chance to give back. What is a favourite mantra you’d like to share? One I carry with me comes from the Dalai Lama: “If you lose, don’t lose the lesson.” It’s simple, but powerful: every challenge carries a lesson

Change in Leadership Exciting news! Please join us in giving a huge welcome back to a pivotal member of our team, Sarah Marquis , who is rejoining the Women Leaders in Pharma (WLP) Board of Directors! It's impossible to tell the WLP story without Sarah. As a founding member, she was one of the incredible driving forces who helped kickstart our entire organization. Her passion, dedication, and brilliant insights – honed through managing her own successful firm, Marquis Legal –

Change in Leadership With pride and gratitude, we announce that Thea Discepola , a pivotal board member, is stepping down to accept an exciting new international role.   An integral part of WLP’s story since 2021, Thea’s leadership has been instrumental in advancing our mission and member value. We are thrilled to congratulate her on her new position as International Value & Access Region Europe Head in Basel, Switzerland, beginning October 1st.   While her presence will be d

Change in Leadership We are pleased to share some exciting updates regarding  the leadership of our Communications Department.   First, we want to express our sincere appreciation to  Diana Veronica Ferraez  for her dedication and impactful contributions. Diana’s leadership has been instrumental in making valuable process improvements and innovations, and we are grateful for her service and commitment.  As we look ahead, we are implementing a new structure within the communic

Upcoming Events Coaches: Brianne Ligori, Maggy Mouradian, Ann DeLuca, Audrey Couture, Marielle Metrailler, Reema Patel, Janine Pajot, Annie Champagne This unique session is led by the WLP Coaching Committee—a team of nine experienced coaches, each bringing their own expertise and coaching style. Whether you lead a team or contribute as an individual leader, strong coaching skills are essential for developing others, influencing outcomes, and driving results. In this interacti

We're thrilled to feature our Communications and Digital Lead, Diana Veronica Ferraez. With over 20 years of experience in strategy, marketing, and sales management across multiple sectors, Diana brings not only deep expertise but also a consistently positive, solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge.