More Women Needed in Biopharmaceutical Sector, Says Biocon Founder

The video discusses the gender disparity in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the need for more women in top positions. It suggests focusing on potential rather than just performance to promote women leaders. The discussion also covers the impact of the pandemic on the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in India, and the challenges of vaccine distribution, emphasizing the importance of equitable access to vaccines for all countries.

What percentage of the workforce in the pharmaceutical industry is made up of women?

• 65%

• 75%

• 55%

• 45%

What is one of the main challenges women face in advancing to leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry?

• Insufficient experience

• Gender bias

• Lack of education

• Limited networking opportunities

What approach is suggested to increase the number of women in leadership roles?

• Focus on potential

• Focus on experience

• Focus on education

• Focus on age

In which sectors are women increasingly becoming founders and cofounders?

• Finance and banking

• Biotech and startups

• Retail and fashion

• Education and healthcare

Who is one of the few women to have broken into the top leadership of big pharma companies?

• Indra Nooyi

• Mary Barra

• Linda Johnson

• Emma Walmsley

What is a major concern regarding vaccine distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Vaccine nationalism

• Vaccine storage

• Vaccine cost

• Vaccine safety

Which vaccines are expected to be more accessible to lower and middle-income countries?

• Covaxin and Covovax

• Sputnik V and Sinovac

• AstraZeneca and J&J

• Moderna and Pfizer