FAQs

The HBA Think Tank is a unique, member-guided consortium of healthcare and life sciences companies led by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). With a focus on advancing women in the industry, the Think Tank addresses systemic barriers through data insights, collaborative solutions, and quarterly programming centered on impactful themes.

The Think Tank operates on a data-driven, solutions-oriented model that focuses on four key areas:

• Research & Surveys: Gathering insights from HBA members and healthcare thought leaders.
• Reports & Insights: Delivering benchmarking reports and actionable insights based on data from member companies.
• Thought Leadership: Producing resources such as co-authored articles, white papers, and webinars.
• Quarterly Solution Summits: Hosting in-person and virtual events where members discuss best practices, challenges, and solutions to support women’s advancement.

While the HBA Think Tank is part of the HBA’s mission to support women’s advancement, it specifically addresses the systemic challenges that hinder progress for women in healthcare. Unlike other HBA programs focused on individual career development, the Think Tank delivers high-level insights, strategic benchmarking, and industry-wide solutions designed to impact workplace culture across organizations.

The Think Tank focuses on four core pillars impacting women in healthcare. These pillars guide its programming and research initiatives:

1. Representation of Women in Leadership: Expanding pathways for women’s influence in leadership roles.
2. Amplifying Women of Color in the Workplace: Supporting visibility, career progression, and opportunities.
3. Women’s Health & Wellness: Addressing health disparities and promoting workplace wellness.
4. Women’s Financial Acumen: Enhancing financial literacy, career progression, and wealth-building strategies.

Companies can engage through:

• Membership: Becoming a member provides access to Think Tank resources, events, and strategic initiatives.
• Sponsorship: Sponsorship packages offer opportunities to partner on research, host events, and feature in webinars or co-branded publications.
• Collaborations & Partnerships: The Think Tank welcomes partnerships with organizations that share the goal of advancing women in healthcare. 

Member companies enjoy exclusive benefits, including:

• Benchmarking & Insights: Early access to data, customized benchmarking reports, and in-depth industry insights.
• Leadership & Visibility: Opportunities to co-author thought leadership content, present at public summits, and gain media exposure.
• Networking & Events: Invitations to private member meetings, quarterly Solution Summits, and the annual Leadership Summit.
• Influence & Participation: Seats on advisory committees, with opportunities to guide research initiatives and participate in strategic councils. 

To learn more about membership, contact thinktank@hbanet.org.

The HBA Think Tank is open to all healthcare and life sciences companies committed to advancing opportunities for women in the industry. This includes pharmaceutical companies, biotech, medical device firms, payers, providers, and consulting organizations. For more information on membership, contact us at thinktank@hbanet.org.

Even companies with established programs gain valuable insights and benchmarking data through the Think Tank. Member companies access exclusive benchmarking reports, opportunities for public recognition, and a platform to collaborate with industry peers on best practices. Organizations excelling in advancing women’s progress benefit from additional visibility as industry leaders, contributing to the Think Tank’s mission and enhancing their impact on the industry as a whole.

The Think Tank leverages data from the HBA’s global membership network, representing over 20,000 members across 80 countries and nearly 5 million professionals worldwide. This comprehensive reach allows for a deep understanding of challenges and opportunities across regions.

Currently, the Think Tank operates on a corporate membership model. However, starting in 2025, individuals will have the opportunity to subscribe to Think Tank updates, newsletters, and event announcements.

For questions or to discuss Think Tank membership, sponsorship, or partnerships, please reach out to our team at thinktank@hbanet.org.