In Moving Tribute, Former Roche CMO Sandra Horning Is Honored As HBA’s Woman Of the Year
Executive Summary
Horning describes challenges of moving from tenured professor to industry executive in accepting the award from the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. She is recognized for her ‘epic tenacity’ in advancing medicines and commitment to patients. Pfizer’s Rod MacKenzie receives honorable mentor award.
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