Caroline Creven Fourrier, PhD’s Post

🎉 Celebrating a milestone —14 incredible years at Novartis! 🎉   Fourteen years have shaped my path, With every challenge, every task. In realms where innovation thrives, I’ve grown and learned, and truly strived.   In fourteen years, a journey grand, With mentors guiding, hand in hand. To Ganpat, Neeti, Sera, and Mita too, Your wisdom has seen me through.   Fourteen years of growth and grace, In every challenge, I found my place. From humble starts to milestones bright, I’ve navigated both day and night.   In fourteen years, a journey unfolds, With leaders sharing, their wisdom told. To Ambrish and Rafael, whose support was clear, And Rob and Heiko, whose insights I hold dear.   Your guidance, support, and steadfast cheer, Have shaped my path, year by year. With heartfelt thanks, I honour your role, In the growth and success of my soul.   From finance’s realm, where numbers reign, To Lean Digital Core, where insights gain, A shift of focus, a fresh new start, Where technology and strategy play their part. With gratitude for the past and eyes on the new, I step forward with a vision clear and true. For in this transition, growth is the theme, As I build upon my past and chase a new dream. Here’s to the journey, rich and long, And to the future, where I belong.   #OneNovartis #IncredibleJourney #UnityinDiversity #EmbracingChange #GrowthAndSuccess Serafina Oxner, Ganpat Anchaliya, Neeti Tiwari, Mita Ganatra, Rafael Angulo, Robert Rubinsky, Ambrish Bhargava, Heiko Potgeter

The 2024 Fierce Pharma Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards celebrate the remarkable strides made in healthcare and life sciences. I am personally moved by the efforts of organizations like Sanofi Brazil and Trinity Life Sciences, whose work is transforming lives and shaping a more equitable future. Sanofi Brazil’s recognition for Innovative DEI Training and Education resonates deeply. In a world where diverse voices are often overlooked, Sanofi’s commitment to inclusion in clinical trials is a beacon of hope. By identifying and prioritizing regions with historically underrepresented populations, they have ensured that clinical research reflects the communities it serves. What strikes me most is the human element—partnering with advocacy groups, training staff to address nuanced diversity goals, and truly listening to those impacted. Their approach has not only increased diversity in trials but has built trust and laid a foundation for meaningful change. It is a powerful reminder that health equity begins with understanding and action. Equally inspiring is Trinity Life Sciences, honored for Leading by Example in Workplace DEI. Their story hits close to home, as it shows what’s possible when inclusion becomes more than a policy—it becomes a part of the culture. By creating resource groups that celebrate individuality and revamping hiring practices to open doors for underrepresented talent, Trinity is changing lives from the inside out. Their leadership, particularly under CEO Leslie Orne, proves that when we create workplaces where everyone feels valued, we unleash innovation and foster connections that ripple outward into the communities we serve. These stories inspire me to reflect on how we, too, can be agents of change in our own spaces. This shows us that diversity and inclusion are more than initiatives—they are lifelines that bridge gaps and build a brighter, fairer future for all. #DEI #FutureOfHealthcare #BreakingBarriers #PatientCentricity 

Moments that matter: Recently, I overheard two Novartis associates discussing our legacy while admiring the history wall - especially our humble beginnings as a pharma company in the early 1900s. We've come a long way, and it's heartening to see that legacy still holds value. Despite the excitement of our future as a focused medicines company, I often find even Baby Boomers and Gen Yers grabbing moments like these to pause and reflect after a hearty meal at the cafeteria. Every company should have a history wall or a dedicated history zone. Historic symbols like the #stagecoach or the #GreenDot (I won't reveal the company names. Reply if you know) become embedded in an organization's thinking, serving as bywords for initiatives and providing a foundation for visual identity. Legacy is not a bad thing. However, getting stuck there is a watch out. PS: If you were expecting an inclusion post, you haven't quite figured out my craft. I rarely state the obvious. 😀 #inspired #curious #unbossed #culture #conversations Maria J. Jobin Andre Libanori Nelly Riggenbach Goran Mijuk

Another year and another happy birthday to MoreThanNow – it’s hard to believe, but we’re 8 years old this week! I always get a bit of a lump in my throat when it comes around. The founding idea was simple – to bring science to the workplace – and in many ways it’s the most obvious idea in the world: Every day, we conduct millions of 1:1 meetings, ask millions of people to set goals, evaluate millions of people’s performance and job suitability, run millions of team meetings. But how much do we know about how to improve experiences like these? Not as much as we should given their huge influence on our working lives. MoreThanNow's job is to change this one hypothesis and one experiment at a time, collaborating with academic teams at every opportunity. For me, it’s a big enough mission for a lifetime’s work :) As another anniversary comes by, please join me in celebrating our wonderful team, our amazing academic collaborators, our pioneering partners, and everyone who supports and advocates for us along the way. Here’s to a new year of #behaviouralscience at work. ------- Sharing some of our experiments and research from 2023/2024 below, with thanks to authors from MTN and academic institutions, and partners from Vodafone, Ericsson, Novartis, Sandoz, AstraZeneca, and a few more unnamed but very much appreciated.

In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, some of my AbbVie colleagues in our AHORA employee resource group shared how they are pioneering change for themselves, their families and their colleagues. Learn more about this ERG: https://lnkd.in/ebb5vNXp #BelongAtAbbVie

Cant believe it myself, but this month marks my 10-year anniversary at Takeda Interestingly, staying with the same company for so long is sometimes seen negatively, with assumptions and biases suggesting a lack of ambition, inability to find another job, or no growth. In fact, my story of being at the same company for 10 years is a picturesque refutation of these biases. Over these 10 years at Takeda, I worked under 24 different managers, across various settings, and department structures. I don’t recall even half a year where I was doing the same job — I was constantly growing, whether it was in the areas I managed, in the geographical scale, in the scale of projects, or the number of people reporting to me. There was always something new. And if at any moment it felt like it wasnt developing or challenging anymore, I would propose fresh ideas to my manager. And I was fortunate to find support almost 100% of the time, with resources allocated to implement my ideas. Takeda wasn’t my first job, but it was my first corporation. The ‘entry point’ was a Marketing Assistant position on a 6-month temporary contract in Ukraine. Only within a couple of months I moved to a Comms Specialist position. Five years later I ended up as Comms Head responsible for 9 countries external and internal communications, events, CSR, reputational management. When Takeda acquired Shire, and Market Access department was formed, I saw an opportunity to leverage my comms experience, healthcare system and pharma industry knowledge, and my background in Economics and in Law. Thus, I became the Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy Lead. Later, I joined the World Economic Forum as a fellow on behalf of Takeda to work on the Healthcare Systems Transformation Project globally, which was another 2-year journey for me here in Switzerland. Now, I am part of the Global Public Affairs team as Multilateral Affairs Lead, where one of my responsibilities is to manage the Takeda-World Economic Forum partnership working closely with various stakeholders and senior leadership. Was it an easy journey? Not at all, but it was MY journey. Looking back, I realize that for me, it was never just about career advancement. I was passionate about my work, driven by seizing opportunities. I worked hard, and the career progression naturally followed as a recognition of my efforts. Therefore, yes, I am loyal to the company, but I’ve been just mirroring the loyalty Takeda has shown me, providing opportunities, trust, and support. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the many people who have supported me throughout this 10-year journey. Takako Ohyabu Fumie Griego Koki Sato Ben Wilson Ilya Gorodetsky Toshio Fujimoto Karin Jager Inna Mokrovolska Nataliya Zago, MD, MBA Tetiana Bernatska Volodymyr Kosenkov I can’t tag everyone as LinkedIn will think I am a spammer, but I am grateful to every single person who supported me on my way! Show must go on! P.S. my desk back in 2015

In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, some of my AbbVie colleagues in our AHORA employee resource group shared how they are pioneering change for themselves, their families and their colleagues. Learn more about this ERG: https://lnkd.in/g2TYKSSW #BelongAtAbbVie

In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, some of my AbbVie colleagues in our AHORA employee resource group shared how they are pioneering change for themselves, their families and their colleagues. Learn more about this ERG: https://lnkd.in/g46n8V_j #BelongAtAbbVie

In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, some of my AbbVie colleagues in our AHORA employee resource group shared how they are pioneering change for themselves, their families and their colleagues. Learn more about this ERG: https://lnkd.in/gzKSFhUg #BelongAtAbbVie

🌟🚀 The next #50lunches50leaders 🍽 member and final professional in the emerging superstars week is Makoto Urakawa 🚀🌟. Getting his start in the market research 📊 world, Makoto commenced his healthcare career at Ipsos, where he remained for 7.5 years. Quickly climbing 🧗♀️ to Head of their Syndicated Research Services Division, he desired to move more closer to patients and as such, made a move to Boehringer Ingelheim. Initially working in Business Analysis & Forecasting for 3️⃣ years, first as Manager and then as Team Lead, he next took on a Team Lead of Oncology Marketing role. Clearly impressing some international 🌍 stakeholders, he was offered the opportunity to continue his oncology pathway with a global assignment at their 🇩🇪 German HQ. This stint in Europe 🇪🇺 lasted just short of 4.5 years and comprised several roles. International Oncology Marketing Manager, Oncology Digital Manager and lastly, promoted to Global Team Lead of Mental Health Marketing. A return to Japan 🇯🇵 came in mid-2022 where Makoto has since served as the Head of Cardio-Renal-Metabolism Marketing. Covering multiple therapeutic areas and products, this makes up NBI's largest commercial team 💪. "I've always placed a high emphasis on building ⚒ diverse teams. Varying ages/generations, genders ♀♂, functional experiences, blend of internal talent & new external members, even different cultural backgrounds.  Comfort is good, but I also welcome some turbulence 🌋 from time to time! I don't like being stuck in the same gear 🚲 and always committing to the same plans that have worked before. Ensuring that my teams are always moving forward ➡ means taking risks and trying new things. Having a big mix of individuals with different views I've found has been the best way to achieve this 📈. Secondly, I always put the career progression of my team members first. Even if this means losing top talent from my team, I continually encourage my team to push themselves and challenge new areas 🎯. I get a great deal of pride watching former members excel ⚡ elsewhere. Lastly, as a leader I believe in acting quickly 🚄 and making decisions as soon as possible. After collecting enough information and comments from the experts I've surrounded myself with, I'II commit to the action knowing that they have my back. Making a quick decision with some mistakes, is better ✅ than making no decision at all."   Thanks a lot Makoto for taking the time ⏰ to share your journey and I'm sure the best days are yet to come❗ Wishing you 'great success' for the year ahead. 👍👍 #50lunches50leaders #lunchandlearn #youngleaders #leadershipdevelopment #leaderscreateleaders #mindset #inspire #motivate #effectivecommunication #pharmaceutical #healthcare #greatsuccess