Julie-Noëlle combines her strategic expertise and global project management skills to consistently differentiate brands and maximize their performance. She has built a reputation and expertise in the industry leveraging her scientific knowledge, business acumen, continuous learning such as “Executive Women in leadership” from Cornell University, and over 20 years of pharma experience working for most major pharmaceutical companies.

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Julie-Noëlle supports her clients with brand strategy, launch plans, executive presentation preparation and coaching, workshop facilitation and advisory boards; and will apply these skills to the leadership for WLP. She consistently empowers others to reach their full potential.

Brianne Ligori is a former pharma leader, ICF Master Certified Coach, entrepreneur, and author. She is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Leader Coach Intensive (LCI), the Founder of TGIToday™ and a Leadership Coach at the Women’s Leadership Intensive. Through her work at LCI she has helped develop countless leaders into the coach they have always wanted to be. Her work at TGIToday™ is focused on using her revolutionary method, the TGIToday™ formula, to help people worldwide find more joy and fulfilment in their lives. Brianne spent over 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry in various roles such as sales, training, marketing, and leadership development. She is thrilled to continue supporting women in pharma through her work at WLP.

With a decade of invaluable experience in the medical education industry, Amy is a seasoned problem-solver known for her creative, outside-the-box thinking; she now serves as the Executive Director at Xfacto Communications. In her role, she pioneers innovative approaches to medical education in the digital realm. Amy is known for her efficiency, reliability, and proactive attitude, embodying a positive mindset that fuels her commitment to advancing the field of medical education in an ever-evolving landscape. A dedicated member of the WLP organization since its inception, she is currently the National Events Lead and believes in the importance of fostering an environment where women can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

Christie is a strategic biopharmaceutical executive with over 20 years of experience developing marketing strategies, delivering sales growth, and demonstrating patient support program leadership. Through successfully launching innovative treatments, she has coached and developed strong-performing cross-functional teams. Christie thrives on developing win-win partnerships and creating strategic plans with a visionary, entrepreneurial mindset. She is also passionate about empowering others and truly embraces the limitless opportunities provided by Women Leaders in Pharma to fulfil this mission.

Karen has been with Reckitt (Mead Johnson Division) for nearly 15 years, holding specialist representative positions and acting as interim regional leader for over 3 years.

She is a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Program, a prestigious North American leadership development program.

Karen is an outstanding collaborator, not hesitating to get involved and collaborate on multiple projects.

She is also an exceptional and dedicated volunteer, currently serving as President of the CSUQ, and for four years as President of JNF Future, the young adult chapter of JNF Montreal, where she has distinguished herself through her visionary leadership and numerous initiatives.

She has received several honours from Federation CJA: the Jon Roskies New Leadership Award, the YAD Leadership Award, the Gertrude and Henry Plotnick Young Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to the Jewish people.

Daniele has enjoyed a 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, starting as a research chemist. She has always nurtured thriving communities of practice within her organizations, serving as incubators for the personal and professional development of its members. Mentoring is a great source of pride for her, helping women to develop their leadership skills and self-confidence. As head of the WLP Mentoring Committee, she aims to use her knowledge and experience in outreach to make a significant and lasting contribution. Daniele is enthusiastic to take on the role of WLP Vice President and help shape the future of this dynamic community.

Diana is an energetic, proactive, and driven professional with more than 20 years of experience in strategy, marketing, and sales management. She has experience in the healthcare and technology industries in Canada, USA, and Latin America. Diana has been a member of Women Leaders in Pharma for many years, has worked on the Real Time with WLP Podcast since its launch, and is currently the Co-Lead for WLP’s USA expansion. Diana is passionate for continuous learning and growth, and she is recognized for strong interpersonal skills, ethics, and corporate commitment. She always takes a positive approach when solving challenging situations and leading her teams. Diana is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Cheryl is a bold Finance Professional at GSK in Canada with 13 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry holding various roles in Finance and Commercial. More than an analytical powerhouse, Cheryl is a trusted and respected leader. Her transparent and straight talk personality is highly sought after to support and create a company culture that is engaged and agile. She has a passion for people, their wellbeing, and their development.

Andie is an innovative IT leader dedicated to driving strategic digital transformations across diverse business environments. Passionate about continuous improvement, she actively seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and refine processes. Fearless in challenging the status quo, Andie leads by example, empowering women to embrace STEM and leadership roles.