Episode 48 - Lift as You Lead: The Power of Mentors and Sponsors on Career Acceleration

31/10/2025 20 min

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Episode Synopsis

For this month’s podcast, we’re joined by Andrea Loewendorf, Head of Immunology Canada at UCB, who explores the transformative role of mentorship and sponsorship in a woman’s leadership journey.  She shares how mentorship has shaped her career, and why sponsorship in particular is a catalyst for breaking barriers in pharma.Tune in as Andrea reflects on the importance of communitynetworks (like WLP), offers practical advice for building meaningful professional relationships, and discusses how women can lift as they lead.About Andrea LoewendorfAndrea Loewendorf is an accomplished global leader with over two decades of experience in the biopharma industry. As the Head of Immunology Canada at UCB, she spearheads UCB’s immunology strategy, translating vision into field execution and driving positive impact on patients.With her extensive background, Andrea has successfullyorchestrated global product launches, consistently prioritizing patient needs and bringing groundbreaking therapies to market. Notably, she set the global commercial strategy for a recent launch and has spent the past six years leading market access teams in the U.S. and across the globe. Her strategic vision extends beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing innovative approaches to market access, digital transformation, and brand excellence. 

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