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Who We Are

HBA Think Tank

The premier think tank for healthcare and life sciences companies committed to advancing workplace inclusion and opportunities for women.

At the award-winning HBA Think Tank, we're not just advocating for change—we're driving it. Together, our think tank of trailblazing organizations are creating systemic progress towards an equitable work environment, particularly for women who have been traditionally underrepresented and underestimated.

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 opportunities for women. Together, we are driving an industry where women’s advancement is the standard. Guided by the commitment to “Leading with data, impacting with purpose,” the Think Tank leverages collaborative action to break down systemic barriers and accelerate progress for women in healthcare.

Why Advancing Women in Healthcare Matters

At the heart of our mission is the belief that supporting women’s progress isn’t just a fairness issue—it’s a catalyst for growth, innovation, and a stronger healthcare industry. By championing a diversity of women’s perspectives, we strengthen our sector’s impact, resilience, and future. This mission is a shared responsibility, and we are proud to bring companies together to make lasting change that benefits everyone.

Our Approach: Data-Driven, Collaborative Solutions

We don’t just talk about change; we drive it with data and action. By convening senior executives and industry leaders, we identify and tackle the systemic and organizational changes needed to advance women in healthcare. Our approach combines research, insights, and collaborative strategy to address key challenges around women’s representation, wellness, financial acumen, and the advancement of women of color. The Think Tank is a trusted space for sharing challenges and best practices, creating breakthrough insights and impactful solutions that shape a more equitable industry.

Accelerating Women’s Advancement in the Healthcare Industry

Our Impact in Action:

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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.

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