ELEVATE: Pivoting with Purpose with Audrey Greenberg

In this special speaker series, Audrey Greenberg, Executive, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Center for Breakthrough Medicines, joins Marianne Gissane to explore how to recognise and navigate career pivots with purpose and confidence. Audrey shares her personal journey through financial services, real estate, and biotech, highlighting the decisions, risks, and resilience required along the way.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to approach big career changes with a mission-driven mindset

• Ways to evaluate opportunities across different industries

• The importance of due diligence—from culture to compensation

• How to build resilience during uncertain transitions

• Why mentorship and transferable skills are essential for growth

Top Quote:“Action causes clarity. Take calculated risks—small steps can open doors you didn’t even know existed.”

About Audrey

Audrey Greenberg, a visionary leader with nearly three decades of senior executive experience, has excelled in roles as CEO, CFO, CBO, and CMO across biotech, real estate, investment management, and technology. As the Founder of the Center for Breakthrough Medicines (CBM), Audrey spearheaded the company’s rapid growth, raising over $500 million, scaling operations, and closing a landmark joint venture with the University of Pennsylvania’s Gene Therapy Program, leading to CBM’s acquisition by SK pharmteco.

A skilled entrepreneur, Audrey has founded three startups exceeding $1 billion in valuation and serves as a director on multiple boards. Recognised with numerous honours, including Philly Power 100 and Titan 100 Hall of Fame, she is also an advocate for women’s leadership and a mentor to rising talent. Audrey holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.‍

About the Elevate Series

"Elevate: Women Leading the Way in Pharma Outsourcing" is a speaker series designed to empower women professionals in the pharmaceutical outsourcing industry. Featuring candid conversations with accomplished women leaders, the series offers insights, strategies, and inspiration to help you advance your career and navigate challenges in this dynamic field.

If you'd like to share your insights on the Elevate series or learn more about Vector Talent, ⁠get in touch⁠.

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