Listen "When the Ground Shifts: Navigating Layoffs, Transition & Career Stability (with Shana Washington)"
Episode Synopsis
Season Two Finale — The Table I BuiltIn this powerful season finale, Andrea sits down with commercial pharmaceutical leader Shana Washington, a seasoned executive with more than 15 years of experience driving global strategy across the biotech and life sciences industry.With nearly 1.1 million layoffs across the U.S. this year and close to 15,000 job cuts in pharma, this conversation is timely, honest, and deeply necessary. Andrea and Shana expand on their impactful dialogue from Young Black Pharma, offering clarity, preparation strategies, and real guidance for anyone navigating today’s volatile job market.Shana brings her rich leadership experience from organizations such as Moderna, Sarepta Therapeutics, and AbbVie, where she’s led global marketing strategies, launched major initiatives across international markets, championed diversity in healthcare, and co-chaired a leading women’s ERG. She holds degrees from Columbia University and Ohio University, along with executive certificates from Northwestern and NYU.Together, Andrea and Shana explore: • How to fortify yourself if you’re still employed in an unstable market • What to do in the first days and weeks after a layoff • How to rebuild your narrative and confidence • Strategies to stand out in a crowded, employer-driven job market • Ways to monetize your skills while you search • A 30-day roadmap for resetting, reconnecting, and moving forward with intentionWhether you’re navigating a transition or simply preparing wisely, this episode offers the wisdom, grounding, and strategy you need for the journey ahead.
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