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Your First Board Seat: Perspectives from Life Sciences Executives (Quebec Virtual)

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  • Your First Board Seat: Perspectives from Life Sciences Executives (Quebec Virtual)
September 24, 2025, 12:00 pm — September 24, 2025, 2:00 pm

​Three Journeys. Three Perspectives. One Conversation.
​Hosted by Pender & Howe and Women In Bio – Greater Montreal, this 90-minute virtual event brings together three accomplished women in life sciences who have each entered the boardroom from different vantage points: venture capital, nonprofit leadership, and international biotech governance. They’ll share candid reflections on motivations, challenges, and lessons learned—offering perspective for executives considering their first board role as well as those already working closely with boards.

​Hear from:

​Sarah Farr, Senior Associate, Genesys Capital

​Hélène Moore, Founder & CEO, pharmBD

​Stéphanie Doyle, CEO, Montréal InVivo

​Moderated by: Céline Chabée, Partner, Pender & Howe

​Why join us?

​Hear candid stories about the motivation and learning curves of first board experiences.

​Understand how board dynamics vary in the private sector, including nonprofit, venture-backed, and private-equity contexts.

​Learn how to align your values, skills, and career stage with the right type of board opportunity.

​Explore the role of governance training programs in preparing for board readiness.

​Engage directly in a live Q&A, with opportunities to bring your own questions forward.

​📢 Don’t miss any updates: Enable Luma notifications or check your spam/junk for messages from support@lu.ma or noreply@luma-mail.com. Updates are always posted on the event page for logged-in guests.

​📢 Please note: To keep this event intimate and impactful, space is limited. Priority will be given to the ECBG community and executive leaders from across the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Once you submit your registration, you’ll be placed on a waiting list, and a final confirmation will follow.

 

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