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In this GOLD nugget, Helena looks back at thoughts shared by Aliya Omer, Vice President and Head of Global Portfolio and Program Strategy at Kite Pharma from our special International Women’s Day episode. Aliya reflects on her time playing basketball in her youth and fighting for gender equality both on and off the court, some key role models in her life and the importance of listening to engage rather than to reply.

If you’re interested in learning more about the topic areas discussed in this episode, check out the following content:

Aliya’s full episode: https://www.emg-gold.com/post/podcast-international-womens-day-special

Bayer in top spot for equality, diversity and inclusion: https://www.emg-gold.com/post/bayer-in-top-spot-for-equality-diversity-and-inclusion

Setting the stage for a more equitable future: https://www.emg-gold.com/post/setting-the-stage-for-a-more-equitable-future

Diversity: from ideas to action: https://www.emg-gold.com/post/diversity-from-ideas-to-action

In this special bumper episode to mark International Women’s Day, Helena is joined by Nikki Jones, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, to discuss the role of this global celebration within the health space. The team also speaks to Aliya Omer, Vice President and Head of Global Portfolio and Program Strategy at Kite Pharma, about how she navigated gender biases through her career. And the episode is topped off with a deep dive into GOLD features on gender parity with Isabel O’Brien, Assistant Editor – it’s an episode not to be missed!

If you’re interested in learning more about the topic areas discussed in this episode, check out the following content:

A discussion on the pandemic and gender parity https://www.emg-gold.com/post/a-discussion-on-the-pandemic-and-gender-parity

Diversity: from ideas to action https://www.emg-gold.com/post/diversity-from-ideas-to-action

Mind the pay gap https://www.emg-gold.com/post/mind-the-pay-gap