The Myth of "Having It All"

Sustainable Leadership Across Life Stages

Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 8.00am - 9.00am

Forget generic work-life balance, let's talk about driving a high-velocity career as life actually happens.

In this session, senior female pharmaceutical executives share their field-tested playbooks for sustaining career growth through major life milestones without burning out.

From managing the "sandwich generation" crunch of simultaneous child and elder care to overcoming imposter syndrome under high-stakes visibility, our panel addresses the real friction points women face, and offers actionable strategies for HR and executive leadership to retain top female talent when it matters most.


Breakfast Agenda

Breakfast starts

Grab some breakfast, and connect with peers. 

08:00 am – 08:15 am

Fireside Chat

A conversation between our panelists.

08:15 am – 08:50 am 

Closing

Final reflections and a quick wrap-up to anchor our mindset for the day ahead. 

08:50 am – 09:00 am

Veeva Summit begins

09:15 am onwards

 


Our Panel Speakers

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Dr Arti Dhar

Global Medical Lead, International Markets
Astellas Pharma

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Michelle Teo

Global Vice President & Cluster Head, Own Brands
DKSH Healthcare

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Stephanie Ambrose

Head of Medical & Regulatory Affairs
Novo Nordisk

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Deepa Ganesh (Dee)

Account Partner - APAC Commercial 
Veeva