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