LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma 2026
Hosted by Hanson Wade
- 7 – 9 December 2026
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LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma 2026 is a conference held 7 – 9 December 2026 in Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, United States of America, organised by Hanson Wade.
- Dates:
- 7 – 9 December 2026
- Format:
- In person
- Venue:
- Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, United States of America
- Subjects:
- Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business & Management
- Organiser:
- Hanson Wade
- Official website:
- leaphr-emerging-biopharma.com
Now in its 6th edition, LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma is the only event dedicated exclusively to addressing the strategic people and culture challenges faced by HR leaders in emerging and clinical-stage biopharma companies. Taking place from December 7-9, 2026, at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, MA, and organized by Hanson Wade, the conference brings together CHROs, Chief People Officers, VPs, and HR directors to navigate rapid growth, market uncertainty, workforce planning, and commercial readiness.
Through real-world case studies, interactive roundtables, and candid peer discussions, attendees explore actionable strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and organizational transformation without relying on big-pharma playbooks.
Who should attend
CHROs, Chief People Officers, Heads of HR, VPs of People, HR Directors, Talent Leaders & HR Business Partners from emerging and clinical-stage biopharma companies.
Programme highlights
View full programmeKeynote speakers
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Vice President of Human Resources, Egetis Therapeutics
Turning New Hire Conversations into Launch Risk IntelligenceKeynote
Vice President Talent, Bicara Therapeutics
Fireside Chat: What It Really Takes to Go CommercialKeynote
Chief Human Resources Officer, TScan Therapeutics
Becoming the Butterfly: Leading Your People Function Through Metamorphosis From Discovery to Commercial-Stage BiotechKeynote
Chief People Officer, Parabilis
Discover: Parabilis’s Record-Breaking IPO, Preserving Culture Through GrowthKeynote
Senior Director, People & Culture Business Partner, Wave Life Sciences
Embedding a Values Refresh into Wave’s Core Business & People PracticesKeynote
Chief People Officer, Bicara Therapeutics
Powered by People for Patients: Building Company Values From the Bottom UpKeynote
Chief Human Resources Officer, Spero Therapeutics
How Spero Therapeutics Turned a Reduction in Force Into a Loyalty EngineKeynote
Chief People Officer, Savara
Re-Engaging Talent Through Uncertainty: Turning a Hiring Setback into a Retention Success StoryKeynote
Global People, Culture, Mergers & Acquisitions Lead, Roche
How Emerging Biopharma Companies can Protect Culture and Engagement Through M&A IntegrationKeynote
Senior Project, Change & Communications Manager, Roche
How Emerging Biopharma Companies can Protect Culture and Engagement Through M&A IntegrationKeynote
Head of Human Resources, Ventus Therapeutics
Deciding When to Wind Down Discovery: Navigating the Off-Ramp From Scientific Startup to Clinical-Stage Organization
Speakers
View all 31 speakersCaroline SpragueKeynote
Wave Life Sciences
Embedding a Values Refresh into Wave’s Core Business & People Practices +1 more
Organiser and contact
Contact
- Event secretary:
- Lily Macintyre
- Email:
- [email protected]
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