Woman of the Year
THE WOTY AWARD TURNS 20!
SAVE THE DATE — THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009.
In 2009, the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association will honor one outstanding woman in the healthcare industry...at the Hilton New York. The HBA is committed to increasing recognition for outstanding women in all facets of the healthcare industry.
Think of a woman who you feel is making a special and significant contribution.
Think of a woman who is a leader, a pioneer, or an entrepreneurial success.
Each year the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) honors an outstanding woman executive in the healthcare industry as the “HBA Woman of the Year”. The women who have won this award are exceptional, successful and build strong teams that include other high-performing women and men whom they have mentored. They set examples, exhibit integrity, and perform at a level to which others aspire. These are women who love their work and who are willing to step into the limelight and take calculated risks. They are superior role models for future leaders.
The criteria we look for:
- Success in the healthcare industry.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Proven mentor.
- Contribution to the community-at-large.
Tell us what makes her special, which attributes and accomplishments set her apart. Click here for the nomination form and selection criteria. Send your nomination form, with supporting information, by email to: WOTY@hbanet.org.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
Make sure your voice is heard and your nominee considered for the 2009 HBA “Woman of the Year” Award.
Click here for more information about the Honorable Mentor Award.
2008 Woman of the Year Luncheon
Thursday, May 8, 2008, Hilton New York
HEALTHCARE BUSINESSWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES
2008 WOMAN OF THE YEAR, Charlotte Sibley, Senior Vice President, Leadership Development, Shire Pharmaceuticals
FAIRFIELD, NJ. February 19, 2008 - The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) today announced that the 2008 “Woman of the Year” is Charlotte Sibley, Senior Vice President, Leadership Development, Shire Pharmaceuticals.
“Having devoted the majority of my career to cultivating and mentoring professional talent for several of the industry’s leading companies, this is the most gratifying honor I could hope to receive, “ said Sibley. “This award is testament to the commitment of the HBA to developing talent, inspiring leadership and encouraging all professional women to serve as role models and mentors for others who aspire to learn and excel.”
Sibley will be honored at the HBA’s 19th annual “Woman of the Year” (WOTY) Luncheon on Thursday, May 8, at the New York Hilton. Awards for Honorable Mentor, the Star Volunteer, and a group of “Rising Stars,” noted for their invaluable accomplishments and contributions to the health care industry, will also be presented at the luncheon.
“Charlotte is an accomplished, caring and compassionate leader and an exemplary HBA role model who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to cultivating and nurturing talent and inspiring women to grow and excel,” said Elizabeth M. Mutisya, MD, HBA President.
While the HBA received many compelling nominations for the 2008 WOTY, the HBA Nominating Committee agreed that Sibley’s talents and accomplishments personified the criteria for Woman of the Year, which includes success in the healthcare industry, strong leadership capabilities, proven mentoring skills, dedication, a commitment to giving back to women, and contributions to the community.
“Charlotte’s leadership talent and business acumen have proved invaluable to Shire on many levels,” said Matthew Emmens, Chief Executive Officer, Shire. “In her role guiding our Leadership Development initiative, Charlotte’s expertise will position us well as we continue nurturing our internal talent, and recruiting more exceptional professionals who provide valuable insight and support to achieving our strategic business goals.”
Sibley joined Shire in 2005 and has served as Senior Vice President, Global Business Research and Intelligence, where her responsibilities included market research, competitive intelligence, new product commercial assessment and strategic forecasting. After just three years in this position, she was tapped to help create and manage the Company’s Leadership Development unit.
“Throughout her career, Charlotte has made it a priority to develop staff, ensuring they have the skills and support they need to grow and excel. Today, she actively mentors more than ten Shire colleagues and serves as a counselor for many more,” said Anita Graham, Shire’s Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
In 2007, Sibley worked with HBA to spearhead the E.D.G.E (Empowerment, Diversity, Growth, Excellence) in Leadership study, a groundbreaking research initiative that provided actionable recommendations on best practices for the recruitment, retention and advancement of women to the most senior roles within their corporate areas. Sibley was instrumental in coordinating the study, which included 19 of the top 50 life sciences (biotech and pharmaceutical) companies in the US and Europe.
Sibley has spent over 25 years in the healthcare industry. Prior to joining Shire, she served as Vice President, Global Commercial Research and Health Outcomes for Millennium Pharmaceuticals. Earlier, she was Vice President, Global Business Research for Pharmacia Corporation (now Pfizer). Sibley also has worked for Johnson & Johnson, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In addition, she is a past president of the HBA and a member of the HBA Advisory Board. Additionally, she is past president of the Pharmaceutical Business Research & Intelligence Group (PBIRG). She is also an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Sibley holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and an AB in French and German from Middlebury College.
About Shire
Shire’s strategic goal is to become the leading specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the needs of the specialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT), gastrointestinal (GI) and renal diseases. Shire’s in-licensing, merger and acquisition efforts are focused on products in niche markets with strong intellectual property protection either in the US or Europe. To learn more about Shire, please visit www.shire.com.
About The HBA
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA; www.hbanet.org) is celebrating its 30th year (1977-2007) as a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering the advancement of women in healthcare worldwide. With 13 chapters and affiliates throughout the United States and Europe, the HBA is headquartered in New Jersey with offices in Philadelphia and Research Triangle Park. The HBA provides educational opportunities for women and men to develop cutting edge healthcare industry knowledge and leadership skills; recognizes outstanding women and men in the industry; provides opportunities for networking; creates greater visibility for women in the industry; fosters mentoring relationships; and serves as a conduit and sponsor for research on career advancement issues. The HBA has over 4,000 individual members and nearly 130 corporate partners. It is widely recognized as the catalyst for the professional development and leadership of women in healthcare worldwide.
*Titles reflect positions at the time the award was presented.
Click here
to read the Woman of the Year Luncheon Opening Comments by Ceci Zak
Click here to read the HBA Year in Review by Laurie Cooke, RPh
Click here to read the Woman of the Year Comments by Meryl Zausner
Click here to read the introduction of the 2008 Woman of the Year by Matthew Emmens
Click here to read the speech by 2008 Woman of the Year Charlotte E. Sibley
For remarks made by the other speakers, please visit the other Award pages.
HBA Past Woman of the Year Recipients