Event Concluded March 4 – 6, 2026
International
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A global collection of senior leaders, across five continents.
Introducing
The First and Only Global Speakers Bureau for Life Sciences
By Invitation only.
Introducing
The First and Only Global Speakers Bureau for Life Sciences
By Invitation only.
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Executive voices
Introducing RxVP
The first and only global speakers bureau for life sciences
Alexandra Spang
Vice President of Commercial
Bavarian Nordic
Germany
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish
English, French, German, Spanish
Christine Fletcher
Vice President Bio-statistics
GlaxoSmithKline
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
English
Dimitris Tsuruyiannis
Vice President
Shionogi
Japan
Languages:
English, French, Greek, Japanese
English, French, Greek, Japanese
Dr. Edith Koller-Dette
Chief Quality Officer
Sandoz
Switzerland
Languages:
French, English, German, Dutch
French, English, German, Dutch
Heidi Anthoni
Head of Medical Affairs
Lundbeck
Japan
Languages:
English, Spanish, German, Finnish, Swedish
English, Spanish, German, Finnish, Swedish
Jamaal Sebastian Barnes
Vice President, Strategic HR
Business Partner Head, Research
Business Partner Head, Research
Bristol Myers Squibb
United States
Languages:
English, American Sign language
English, American Sign language
Karina De Lazzari
Senior Vice President
Syneos
Argentina
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Marian Mutch
Vice President, Global Quality office
Fortrea
United States
Languages:
English
English
Michele LeSueur
Vice President Sales/Marketing,
Hematology
Hematology
Johnson & Johnson
United States
Languages:
English, Croatian, French
English, Croatian, French
Paul Testa
Executive Vice President, North America, EMEA manufacturing
Kyowa Kirin
United States
Languages:
English
English
Sadhna Joglekar
Senior Vice President and Head of Global Drug Development
Novartis
India
Languages:
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Sarah Seager
Senior Director Business Development
EPAM
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
English
Suresh Ramu
Co-founder, CEO
Cytecare Hospital
India
Languages:
English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada
English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada
Yetunde Oyeneyin
Healthcare Affairs
Innovations/Patient Engagement
Innovations/Patient Engagement
Boehringer Ingelheim
United Arab Emirates
Languages:
English, Yoruba
English, Yoruba
Debra Weiss
COO
Bill and Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute
USA
Languages:
English
English
Gamze Yuceland
President Growth and Emerging Markets
Takeda
Singapore
Languages:
English
English
Itziar Canamasas
SVP Global Head of Oncology
Boehringer Ingelheim
Switzerland
Languages:
English
English
Lynelle Hoch
President Cell Therapy Organization
Bristol Myers Squibb
USA
Languages:
English
English
Moira Ellie Jimba
General Manager RSA & Sub-Saharan
Radiometer, a Danaher Company
South Africa
Languages:
English, Africaans
English, Africaans
Suzana Sacirovic
VP Neuroscience and Gene Therapies Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa
Novartis
Singapore
Languages:
English, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish
English, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish
Five ContinentsAmericas ◆ Europe ◆ Africa ◆ India ◆ Asia
6000 seats sold globally
For the first time, RxVP brought together senior leaders from across the life sciences industry into a single global conversation.
Participating Organizations
Alnylam
Averitas Pharma
Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bristol Myers Squibb
Danaher
Fortrea
Hologic
Johnson & Johnson
Novartis
OneWe Reach
Roche
Sandoz
ZS Associates
Their experiences resonated with participants, offering inspiration and relatability. These leaders, who occupy prominent roles such as C-suite executives, Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Founders, demonstrated openness and vulnerability in sharing their journeys. As a result, participants were motivated to consider moving beyond their silos.
Membership standard
Why Join RxVP?
Who you are:
- • You’ve led teams through uncharted territories of science and strategy—shaping what’s next for the life sciences industry.
- • You operate at the VP level or higher, guiding innovation with vision and influence.
- • You are bold—driven to make an impact, and ready to share your story with the world.
RxVP was built for executives like you: poised to inspire as a solo speaker, panelist, or fireside guest—while engaging in real-time conversations through live Q&A.
Curated opportunities
Speaking Opportunities with RxVP
Curated Global Engagements: RxVP connects senior leaders with curated virtual speaking opportunities across business units, ERGs, special events, and leadership seminars within leading life science organizations worldwide.- Tailored Speaking Matches: Each member is thoughtfully matched as a speaker, panelist, or fireside guest—whether across town or across the globe. You choose the opportunities that align best with your interests, schedule, and visibility goals.
- Commitment: Typical engagements require three hours total (including preparation and appearance), allowing you to make a high-impact contribution without overextending your calendar.
- Mutual Exchange of Value: Participation includes one to two speaking engagements for you and one to two speaker opportunities for your organization—building reciprocal visibility across the RxVP network.
- Strategic Association Partnerships: We collaborate with premier life science associations globally to expand access to exceptional VP-level speakers who inspire and elevate professional communities.
- Seamless Execution: RxVP manages all logistics and placement details—so you can simply show up and shine.
Each RxVP panel brings together three accomplished senior leaders from distinct life science companies, guided by a skilled moderator for a dynamic one-hour virtual discussion and 25-minute live Q&A.
Topics center on executive career advancement, featuring authentic stories, leadership insights, and actionable takeaways that resonate with emerging and established leaders alike.
Our purpose is clear: to shift mindsets—inspiring every participant to see themselves reflected in today's trailblazers and go farther, faster.
Speaker Commitment: One high-impact, virtual engagement.
Exclusive Audience Access: Each speaker receives up to 400 audience invitations, redeemable across multiple RxVP events and regions.
Built by leaders
Meet The Founders
Bonnie Lappin
CREATOR, CO-FOUNDER, AND BUILDER OF THE HEALTHCARE BUSINESSWOMEN'S AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Bonnie Lappin is an esteemed leader known for her dedication to fostering professional growth and innovation. Her career reflects a profound commitment to empowering individuals and shaping organizations to achieve exceptional results.
Bonnie co-founded and built the Healthcare Businesswomen's Ambassador Program (HBA), the signature leadership development program of HBA – a global non-profit organization with 20,000 members and 140 corporate partners. The Ambassador Program has engaged over 9,000 participants worldwide to date.
She has served on HBA boards in Boston, Europe, and Florida and co-founded the HBA Miami chapter.
Since 1990, Bonnie has also served as President of The Lappin Company, specializing in executive search and career consulting. Her leadership impact spans globally, having spoken on leadership and career development in the U.S., Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Japan, France, UK, Germany, Singapore, and Ireland.
Bonnie has mentored hundreds of professionals worldwide and is internationally recognized for advancing leadership in the life sciences industry. She was awarded the PharmaVOICE 100 Award in 2017 and is the sole recipient of the HBA Visionary Leader Award.
Bonnie co-founded and built the Healthcare Businesswomen's Ambassador Program (HBA), the signature leadership development program of HBA – a global non-profit organization with 20,000 members and 140 corporate partners. The Ambassador Program has engaged over 9,000 participants worldwide to date.
She has served on HBA boards in Boston, Europe, and Florida and co-founded the HBA Miami chapter.
Since 1990, Bonnie has also served as President of The Lappin Company, specializing in executive search and career consulting. Her leadership impact spans globally, having spoken on leadership and career development in the U.S., Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Japan, France, UK, Germany, Singapore, and Ireland.
Bonnie has mentored hundreds of professionals worldwide and is internationally recognized for advancing leadership in the life sciences industry. She was awarded the PharmaVOICE 100 Award in 2017 and is the sole recipient of the HBA Visionary Leader Award.
Suzette DiMascio
CREATOR, CO-FOUNDER, AND Executive Healthcare Strategist
Recognized internationally as a trusted advisor, innovator, investor, media contributor, and sought-after keynote speaker, Suzette possesses a relentless drive to transform patient care - teamed with a keen ability to assess and assimilate ideas to drive financial success aligned with corporate culture and business growth.
As the founder and former CEO of CSI Specialty Group, Suzette built one of the industry's top-ranked consulting firms, guiding Fortune 500 manufacturers, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and private equity-backed ventures through complex challenges in commercialization, workforce planning, digital health, and market access. Under her leadership, CSI received national recognition from Consulting Magazine, Goldman Sachs, and The Commonwealth Institute for rapid growth and industry innovation.
Suzette is also a passionate advocate. She launched the industry's first specialty pharmacy podcast, was inducted into the APPA Hall of Fame, and has served in appointed leadership roles, including the Florida State Board of Employee Leasing and Florida's Talent Caucus. She is a Founding Member and past Board Director for the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), Past Global Director of HMA's Ambassador Program, and serves on several industry advisory boards.
Today, she brings her entrepreneurial mindset to a Fortune 15 company, helping to shape strategy across the Evernorth and Cigna ecosystem to further enhance patient care. Whether advising the C-suite, mentoring future leaders, or reimagining patient access models, Suzette leads with integrity, vision, and a relentless commitment to making healthcare better for everyone
As the founder and former CEO of CSI Specialty Group, Suzette built one of the industry's top-ranked consulting firms, guiding Fortune 500 manufacturers, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and private equity-backed ventures through complex challenges in commercialization, workforce planning, digital health, and market access. Under her leadership, CSI received national recognition from Consulting Magazine, Goldman Sachs, and The Commonwealth Institute for rapid growth and industry innovation.
Suzette is also a passionate advocate. She launched the industry's first specialty pharmacy podcast, was inducted into the APPA Hall of Fame, and has served in appointed leadership roles, including the Florida State Board of Employee Leasing and Florida's Talent Caucus. She is a Founding Member and past Board Director for the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), Past Global Director of HMA's Ambassador Program, and serves on several industry advisory boards.
Today, she brings her entrepreneurial mindset to a Fortune 15 company, helping to shape strategy across the Evernorth and Cigna ecosystem to further enhance patient care. Whether advising the C-suite, mentoring future leaders, or reimagining patient access models, Suzette leads with integrity, vision, and a relentless commitment to making healthcare better for everyone
RxVP Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific: Shaping the Future of Life Sciences Leadership
From regional strength to global influence, Asia Pacific leaders are defining the next era of Life Sciences.
Why RxVP?
Behind every breakthrough is a leadership journey.
RxVP brings those journeys forward, creating direct access to global innovators and senior executives who share the defining moments that shaped their paths.
Participants don’t simply hear expertise.
They engage with lived experience.
By connecting leaders across regions and disciplines, RxVP strengthens perspective, sharpens leadership capability, and builds meaningful professional community across the Life Sciences ecosystem.
Why Asia Pacific, Now?
Asia Pacific has become one of the most strategically significant regions in global Life Sciences.
India, in particular, has emerged as a major innovation and capability hub, with nearly 80% of the world’s top 15 pharmaceutical companies establishing Global Capability Centers, GCCs, in the country. Across the region, investment, talent density, and executive influence continue to accelerate.
This is no longer a region contributing at the margins, it is helping shape global strategy.
With growth comes the need for deeper leadership connection and trusted platforms for peer exchange.
RxVP Asia Pacific meets this moment, fostering dialogue, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring the region plays an active role in shaping the future of Life Sciences.
Leadership in Asia Pacific
RxVP Asia Pacific is led by Dr. Deepa Desai, based in Mumbai, whose career spans more than two decades of global healthcare leadership.
She has held senior executive roles at IQVIA and LabCorp, leading global teams of more than 5,000 professionals across complex, multi market environments.
She is also the founder of one of India’s first Healthcare Leadership Summits, 2024, convening leaders from over 25 organizations to advance executive collaboration.
Her appointment reflects RxVP’s commitment to ensuring Asia Pacific is not only represented on the global stage, but actively shaping it.
Dr. Deepa Desai
RxVP Head of Asia Pacific, Mumbai