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Who We Are

HBA Think Tank

The premier think tank for healthcare and life sciences companies shaping the future of work.

At the award-winning HBA Think Tank, we’re not just discussing change—we’re driving it. Together, our network of forward-thinking 
organizations is creating sustainable progress toward a thriving, future-ready workforce across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our Mission: Empowering Through Data and Purpose

The HBA Think Tank partners with a consortium of committed organizations that guide and equip it with valuable insights to advance opportunity, strengthen leadership pipelines, and prepare the healthcare workforce for the demands of tomorrow. Guided by the commitment to “Leading with data, impacting with purpose,” the Think Tank leverages research, collaboration, and actionable strategies to address the industry’s most pressing workforce challenges.

Why the Future of Work Matters in Healthcare

The healthcare industry is undergoing rapid transformation—shaped by innovation, shifting workforce expectations, and evolving global challenges. By bringing a broad range of perspectives to the table, we fuel better decision-making, greater innovation, and a stronger, more adaptable industry. This is a shared responsibility, and we are proud to convene companies committed to building solutions that benefit the entire healthcare ecosystem.

Our Approach: Data-Driven, Collaborative Solutions

We don’t just talk about change; we drive it with data and collective action. By convening senior executives, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts, we identify and address the systemic and organizational shifts needed to optimize talent, foster innovation, and strengthen workforce well-being. The HBA Think Tank is a trusted space for sharing challenges and best practices, generating breakthrough insights, and delivering solutions that set the industry on a path for long-term success.

HBA Think Tank Quarterly Survey

Financial literacy and confidence are powerful drivers of leadership—but many professionals still face challenges when it comes to navigating financial decision-making in the workplace. 

That’s why the HBA Think Tank is conducting a new survey:  
“Money, Mobility & Leadership: Exploring Financial Readiness in Healthcare”

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Accelerating Women’s Advancement in the Healthcare Industry

Our Impact in Action:

35%

Increased Executive Diversity

Collaborative companies are at the forefront of progress with 35 percent representation of women on their executive teams, outpacing the industry standard of 24 percent.

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More Women SVPs

Member companies have seen an inspiring shift, elevating the ratio of women Senior Vice Presidents from 24 percent (2018) to an impressive 48 percent (2021).

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More Women at the VP Level and Higher

Our proactive efforts have driven a remarkable 27 percent rise in women leaders at the Vice President level and above from 2018 to 2021. Contrastingly, the industry's average dropped nine percent in the same period.

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Empowering Women of Color in Senior Roles

Representation of women of color in senior roles grew by an impressive 39 percent within member companies from 2018 to 2021.

Think Tank Member Organizations

Advanced Clinical
Amgen
BMS
Lundbeck
Medidata
Novartis
Parexel
Pfizer

Join the HBA Think Tank — the first industry think tank dedicated to accelerating results in healthcare and life sciences.