There are 6 female CEO's of biotech companies with a market cap of over $5bn.

In this episode, I was lucky to speak with Christy, who is an incredible advocate for females in quality and the wider biotech industry. Christy has an incredible passion for helping other females leaders overcome some of the struggles that she has faced in her career. Christy chairs a women in quality group for ASQ where men and woman come together to break down the barriers and challenges for woman in the workplace and what both men and woman can do to help overcome these challenges.

• Why Christy is such a strong advocate for females in quality assurance
• Some of the key obstacles female leaders typically face in biotech
• The role that mentors can play in personal and career development
• Importance of finding a great mentor who is in line with your values
• Specific aspects females can struggle with in negotiating
• Building credibility and being seen as a valued business partner
• The benefit of really getting to know people in your company and network
• The 'Circle Philosophy' - what this is and how it can influence your life
• How being self-aware in minimising unconscious bias in the work-place
• How to find a good work-life integration
• The importance of aligning your company with the culture that you want to create
• The advice Christy would give to her younger self
• Christy's vision for woman in quality assurance

This is a conversation that should consistently be happening. For the industry to continue to develop and grow, we need more female leaders, and we need more people like Christy helping those who may be facing the same challenges she has faced in her career.

Christy gives some really practical advice to females at any level who are looking to build their personal and career development. Whether you’re a male or female, this episode will give anyone in the work-place some great insights into the challenges females face, and what everyone can be doing to on how to help create a better culture, improve employee retention and progress the industry forward.

I hope you enjoy the show!