International Women’s Day Quotes from our Female Powerhouses

Navitas Life Sciences joins the #UN in commemorating the International Women’s Day 2023. A day to reflect on the achievements and struggle of women across the world and to persevere towards gender equality. The theme for this year’s women’s day is #DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality. Women constitute nearly 40% of our workforce, and around 70% of our management, steering our teams towards faster market reach of life saving drug products.

Some of our female powerhouses have put together inspiring and empowering messages. Read through these courageous messages to create a more inclusive world.

“As a young girl, I displayed curiosity and vigor for science, technology, and innovation. These were male-dominated fields. Fortunately, supportive family, friends, and mentors encouraged me to enter these male-dominated fields without fear. This support fueled my self-confidence to study rigorous basic sciences and business in school, perform preclinical and clinical research, and leverage this experience to advance my clinical research career. Without women's empowerment, there is no opportunity for gender equality. The clinical research industry is booming with advancements in technology and innovation, supporting major therapeutic breakthroughs. These advancements can only happen with the inclusion of women, as they offer unique approaches to challenges, issues, and design. Therefore, it is critical to provide women with resources, access, education, opportunities, and allyship that will equip them to break barriers in science and technology careers. The time to commit and invest in women is now. When you help women and support gender equality, you also help the global economy and workforce.”

Jessica S. Figueroa, MBA, MS,
Business Development Manager
Navitas Clinical Research

“For years, women have been underrepresented in the science and technology field. As a woman in research for over 15 years, I have learned and helped others understand that increasing diversity increases innovation, creativity, and competitiveness. It’s time that we support and make available more fair and impartial opportunities for the women coming behind us who are qualified for jobs in science and technology.”

Andra Matthews,
Sr.Clinical Project Manager
Clinical Operations

“As a woman working in the sciences, I look back on my educational and career journey and recognize the critical points that brought me to where I am today. Having the opportunity to experience many different scientific topics as a young person helped me understand where my true passion was. It’s essential that young girls and women get exposure to all areas of science and technology in order to see a place for themselves in the STEM field. This exposure has to be intentional and strategic, so that young women understand that STEM is part of everyday life. In this day and age, the career opportunities are endless at all levels of education. Highlighting the achievements of female scientists and sharing their stories helps to inspire the next generation to dream big!”

Sarah Lawrence,
Senior Clinical Project Manager
Clinical Operations

“A good work-life balance is the most challenging issue female employees face across all levels. Women do not need more tips on managing work and the home. Instead, they need organizational support that understands and adopts the peculiarities of being a career woman today and family support for their well-being. This will pave the way for an advanced and well-developed society. I am proud and glad to be associated with this organization that supports the empowerment of women and aids them in striking a good balance between their personal and professional lives.”

Pushpa Basavanapalli,
Director-PV
Navitas Life Sciences

“Celebrating women's day aims to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. This is particularly vital in the field of science, where women have historically been underrepresented and undervalued. Despite progress in recent years, women in science still face unique barriers and biases that limit their opportunities for recognition and advancement. One of the most significant issues facing women scientists is the need for recognition for their contributions. Even when women produce groundbreaking research, they may be overlooked or undervalued due to implicit biases and gender discrimination. This makes it harder for women to advance in their careers and can discourage young women from pursuing careers in science. There is a need for equitable action to address this disparity. This means actively working to remove systemic biases and promote diversity and inclusion at all levels of the scientific community. It means providing mentorship and support for women scientists, recognizing and rewarding their contributions, and creating a culture that values and celebrates diversity. But achieving true inclusion and belonging in science also requires addressing the work-life balance. Women, in particular, often face competing demands between their careers and their personal lives, such as caregiving responsibilities. This makes it difficult for them to advance in their careers or to feel a sense of belonging in the workplace. To address this issue, employers can provide flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting or job-sharing, that allow women to balance their work and personal responsibilities. Employers can also promote a culture of work-life balance by valuing and supporting employees' personal lives and providing resources and support for caregivers. Let's create an inclusive scientific community that recognizes and values the contributions of all scientists, regardless of their gender or background.”

Priya Arunachalam,
Team Lead
Regulatory Services

“The increasing demands of the modern workplace have challenged the traditional notion of work-life balance. Recent media attention has focused on the Aviva study. The study revealed that, since the pandemic, people had emphasized work-life balance more than salaries. In their research, Aviva reported that workers were increasingly attracted to their current position because of the work-life balance (41%) rather than the compensation (36%). This is a significant change in rankings compared to 2019, before the pandemic. Technology and innovation have enabled us to achieve a more flexible and dynamic approach to work that prioritizes employee well-being. From mobile devices and cloud-based software to artificial intelligence and virtual reality, numerous digital tools can help employees manage their workload, reduce stress, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and impact organizational retention rates. For example, video conferencing platforms and collaboration software allow for seamless communication and collaboration between team members, regardless of location. But only a few women can access these benefits, gain digital skills and even have internet access. Only 26% of women hold tech-related jobs, and we also see that attrition is higher among women when compared with men. This disparity has led to many missed career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and related fields. Women rarely take on roles in today's much-advanced AI, Edge Computing, RPA, and the like. By offering these resources to women and giving them a safe online experience, we can bridge not only gender inequality but also the technology and innovation gap to provide a fair, balanced, and empowered future for our women. This will further enrich the tech industry to innovate and rise to meet the challenges of society at large and will provide a more supportive and empowering work environment that enables women to achieve a healthy work-life balance, a happier life, and a more productive workforce that is better equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st and future centuries. Moreover, businesses known for encouraging a work-life balance have become very attractive. According to the Oxford Economic Institute, the average cost of replacing an employee is $35,000, and it takes up to 28-30 weeks to get them up to speed. By focusing on work-life balance through technology and innovation, we will be able to attract new talent and boost our retention rates, thereby saving time and money at the same time ensuring a balanced gender representation of high talent retention which will ultimately result in productivity and profitability increase for organizations and thereby impact the economy of a nation. So let's together celebrate the strengths of women and the perspectives they bring to technology and make every effort to retain and grow them. ”

Priya Aldam,
Associate Vice President - HR

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