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Saving Lives Through Biotherapy: A Virtual Event with CSL's Women Leaders

The core of CSL's mission is to save lives. They are at the forefront of finding biotherapeutic solutions for illness, and not just any kind— the rare and serious are their forte. No challenge is too great for this inspiring group of leaders. In this virtual event, we discussed CSL's life-changing projects, diversity…

Hosted by CSL In partnership with PowerToFly
Wed, May 27, 2020 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend

About this event

The core of CSL's mission is to save lives. They are at the forefront of finding biotherapeutic solutions for illness, and not just any kind— the rare and serious are their forte. No challenge is too great for this inspiring group of leaders. In this virtual event, we discussed CSL's life-changing projects, diversity efforts, career advice, and more with the company’s women leaders and allies.

Over 100 years ago, CSL started finding solutions for unmet medical needs around the world. They now serve more than 35 countries, offering the largest range of plasma-derived and recombinant therapies in the biotherapeutics industry. Their workforce is founded upon diversity with the understanding that discovering medical solutions and better serving patients is dependent upon diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Agenda:

  • 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT - Kickoff with PowerToFly
  • 5:05 PM ET / 2:05 PM PT - Welcome Address from Melissa Bradford, Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition
  • 5:15 PM ET / 2:15 PM PT - Tech Talk, Working Together to Help COVID-19 Patients
    • Wlenyeno Elliott-Browne, Division Director- CSL Plasma
  • 5:25 PM ET / 2:25 PM PT - Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
    • Rebecca Mims, Director, QA and Compliance
    • Sophia Yu, Product Manager- HAE Marketing
    • Wlenyeno Elliott-Browne, Division Director- CSL Plasma
    • Jasmin Senior Bostic, Senior Manager, Global University Relations & Recruiting
  • 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT - Event concludes

PowerToFly recognizes that “saving lives” carries a heavier weight given the current COVID-19 pandemic. We’re proud to partner with a company that is not only implementing measures to protect its employees but is working aggressively to combat COVID-19 across the globe. CSL Behring is developing a vaccine candidate alongside the University of Queensland, formulating a novel immunotherapy with SAB Biotherapeatucis, developing a plasma-derived therapy for virus treatment with COVID-19 Plasma Alliance, and more.

While you don’t have to be searching for a job to re-watch this event, CSL is hiring and would love to connect with skilled professionals. CSL is recognized among the top companies for both its performance and diverse workforce, including Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2020.

About PowerToFly: PowerToFly is a women-run startup that works with companies to identify skilled professionals they’d like to network with. Over the past two years, we’ve produced over two hundred virtual and in-person events across the world with brands like American Express, Microsoft, Deloitte, and Slack, which have resulted in countless hires. Visit http://powertofly.com to learn more.

About PowerToFly’s Events: All RSVP’d attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or age.

Agenda

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The core of CSL’s mission is to save lives. They are at the forefront of finding biotherapeutic solutions for illness, and not just any kind— the rare and serious are their forte. No challenge is too great for this inspiring group of leaders. Join us as we discuss CSL’s life-changing projects, diversity efforts, career advice, and more with the company’s women leaders and allies.

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Meet the speakers

Rebecca Mims

Rebecca Mims

Director, QA and Compliance, CSL Plasma

Sophia Yu

Sophia Yu

Product Manager - HAE Marketing, CSL Behring

I am a results driven healthcare professional with experience in Medical Affairs pre-launch and post-launch preparedness activities. Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in adapting to new environments have allowed for cross-functional professional opportunities such as Marketing. Previous experiences have also involved teaching PharmD candidates courses in Medical Information, pharmaceutical industry and seminar presentation. A Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy has allowed me to build a broad and diverse foundation and skill set proven to be beneficial within the competitive pharmaceutical landscape.


Wlenyeno Elliott-Browne

Wlenyeno Elliott-Browne

Division Director, CSL Plasma

Jasmin Senior Bostic

Jasmin Senior Bostic

Senior Manager, Global University Relations & Recruiting, CSL Behring

Melissa Bradford

Melissa Bradford

Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition, CSL Behring

About the company

CSL

Driven by Our Promise

It began with a promise. CSL was formed more than 100 years ago with a commitment to save lives and improve the quality of life for people with rare and serious diseases. In that time, our business has grown into three companies collectively more than 27,000 strong--and growing. Each delivers on that same promise:

  • CSL Behring, the third largest global biotechnology leader
  • CSL Plasma, the world's largest collector of human plasma
  • Seqirus, a world leader in influenza vaccines.

CSL is looking for people who want to live their Promising FUTURES and fulfill their individual career aspirations at a purpose-driven company with a strong values-based culture. Join us! Together we’ll discover innovative solutions to better serve patients with rare diseases and protect public health around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

We want CSL to be a reflection of the world around us.

CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. It’s the foundation of who we are. We believe that by harnessing and honoring the unique capabilities, experiences and perspectives of our people, we are better able to serve our patients.

CSL Among Top Companies for Diversity and Inclusion

CSL has always been a diverse and inclusive place, and we're making new strides every day. Our efforts were recently recognized by Forbes magazine, who named us among The Best Employers for Diversity in the United States. The annual rankings, which measure diversity across six different categories (general diversity, gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+, age and disability) are based on an independent survey of more than 60,000 employees working in a range of industries.

This achievement reflects our commitment to continuing to build a culture that encourages all employees to create and live Promising FUTURES here at CSL. Learn more here.

Do work that matters at CSL!

We invite you to take a look at our many career possibilities available around the globe. As a member of our growing collaborative, results-oriented team, you can make a difference for the patients across the globe who rely on us every day. Promising FUTURES start at CSL.

Promising FUTURES Start at CSL Behring
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