Women In Life Sciences
Women transforming Life Sciences
Discover how inspiring women leaders are shaking up the Life Sciences industry to advance medicine, enhance patient care and improve inclusivity.
This initiative focuses on women who are driving change in medicine, technology, plus other areas across the Life Sciences and Health industries. Read the stories of these incredible women from organizations such as the Novartis Foundation, Medable, Agilent Technologies, Madorra, and EQRx here. Women just like you.
We believe the future workforce is an equal one. Read about the bold goals Accenture has set to accelerate gender equality.
46%
our global workforce are women
We talked to Allison Ballmer, Strategy and Corporate Development SVP at Agilent Technologies, about leadership, dealing with ‘imposter syndrome’ and the driving force behind her scientific career. Allison has often been both the only woman and the youngest person in the room. As a result, she is dedicated to advocating for women and minorities, and creating a just and fair environment for everyone.
We talked to Allison Ballmer about dealing with imposter syndrome and aha moments.
View TranscriptHaving that sense of justice or fairness has really been a driving force for me, trying to create an environment that’s creating more space for women and minorities.
— SVP, S&C Development, Agilent Technologies
"A digital or an AI solution first and foremost has to respond to a priority in the country where you want to roll it out. If it's not a health priority, it will never reach scale."
— Sandra Horning - Co-Founder of EQRx
Through Accenture Ventures, we’ve collaborated with several Springboard companies to help propel the growth of women-led firms. Learn more about Springboard Enterprises, a leading network of investors, influencers, and innovators dedicated to building high-growth, women-led companies.
READ MOREDiscover Accenture’s commitment to accelerating equality for all and to create an inclusive workplace.
See our research on responsible leadership and hear young leaders discuss today’s societal challenges.