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Key take-aways: • Invest in culture before expecting results • Communicate standards clearly and consistently • Hold people (and yourself) accountable • Build trust through authenticity, not optics

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Excited to share how the AbbVie Foundation and CommunityHealth are supporting health care access in an underserved Chicago community. A new microsite clinic now brings essential medical services directly to Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. Click to learn more: https://lnkd.in/emNxr7D7 #WeAreAbbVie

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Excited to share that AbbVie is investing $380 million in our North Chicago manufacturing campus. This will create 300 new jobs and boost production of advanced neuroscience and obesity medicines—another step forward in our $100 billion commitment to U.S. innovation. Proud to be part of a company shaping the future of healthcare! #AbbVielife; #Jobopportunities; #chicagojobs;

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Today, AbbVie announced a new $380 million manufacturing investment in our North Chicago campus that will create 300 new jobs and support the production of next-generation neuroscience and obesity medications. This is part of our $100 billion commitment to U.S. R&D and capital projects, including manufacturing, over the next decade.   More information can be found in our press release: https://lnkd.in/g4mbyPc3

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At the heart of every investment AbbVie makes is a patient – someone waiting for a medicine, a treatment for a better tomorrow. As we build for a future, we do so with intention – designing a manufacturing network to deliver next-generation therapies to patients faster. Today’s announcement will enable us to add new manufacturing platforms and continue transforming our North Chicago campus. We plan to build three new manufacturing facilities and create 350 new jobs in North Chicago. Click below to learn about current opportunities in North Chicago: https://abbv.ie/5049f0

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As part of Global Patient Week, I had the privilege of speaking with Becky Snead, senior director of strategic initiatives and the long-term care division of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), about our new collaboration to advance equitable cardiovascular care in rural areas of the U.S. Rural Americans face a 19% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and too many patients face barriers in cardiovascular health — barriers that can cost lives. By equipping pharmacy techs to support the continuity of care in medically underserved communities, Bristol Myers Squibb and NCPA are working to expand access to quality healthcare. Learn more about this important work that will ultimately improve health outcomes: https://lnkd.in/ej5_6dRw #GlobalPatientWeek #ProudToBeBMS

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Proud to work for a company taking on challenges like this. The AbbVie Foundation is partnering with CARE and other community partners to support a #MaternalHealth program that goes beyond traditional care – connecting mothers to transportation, food, medical support and doulas all in one coordinated system. Read the story: https://bit.ly/4j3decj #WeAreAbbVie

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I’m excited to share episode 2 of AbbVie's The Persistence Lab podcast, which explores innovative approaches for advancing modalities across the blood-brain barrier. - Tune in to hear how persistence drives meaningful progress: https://bit.ly/4uuccf5 #SciencePodcast #WeAreAbbVie

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Lora Cecere Thank you for sharing🙂, as always it's insightful to read your articles, My key takeaways i mentioned in comments, Supply chain is not a function to be used, within an organization to reduce the cost, Cost isn't Value, Shed the aged perspective, (Supply chain is dynamic, and needs dynamic perspective always) Be adaptable, Data is a tool and you are the wrangler! to draw a perspective, model and simulate. 'Outside-in' perspective gives you opportunity to introspect the existing supply chain model, perhaps the opportunity to build more resilience in existing setup.

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Minnesota's year-two scrutiny into #340B revenue generated by covered entities in the state illustrates the value of greater #transparency into the hospital markup program. A potential roadmap for other states and federal policymakers... https://lnkd.in/eJkV7B9H

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Learn how Maria Palmieri partnered with a leading biopharma company to optimize digital spend, uncover growth opportunities across 20+ channels, and launch a social strategy that exceeded industry benchmarks. https://lnkd.in/dgaASqaV

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Proud to work for a company taking on challenges like this. The AbbVie Foundation is partnering with CARE and other community partners to support a #MaternalHealth program that goes beyond traditional care – connecting mothers to transportation, food, medical support and doulas all in one coordinated system. Read the story: https://bit.ly/490tu9s #WeAreAbbVie

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Healthcare should work for patients, not the other way around. That means making it more intuitive, equitable and fundamentally human. Chris Fox, EVP of U.S. Commercial and Head of Innovative Franchise, recently shared our perspective with Fierce Pharma, and explained how we’re taking steps to redefine commercial excellence, expand access and meet patients where they are. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dnfsMk7J #TevaUSA #WeAreAllInForBetterHealth

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MAHA Report - White House: Last week the MAHA („Make America Healthy Again“) report for children has been presented by an expert panel to the U.S. President and other key decision makers at the White House. Personally, I think that this document (see link and commentary below) does provide a lot of information about the real or perceived situation with healthcare in the U.S and provides a rather depressing description about the current health situation with children and teenagers. I should also state clearly, that I can neither confirm or dispute the validity of the data presented in the 68-page document, but I wanted to share the document here to make us think collectively about the current and future situation with healthcare not only in the U.S., but also the rest of the world. Whilst the symptoms of this health crisis are obvious to everyone, perhaps the root cause of these problems and the necessary mitigation strategies are less clear. In any case, we should ask ourselves how to deal with the global increase for that broad range of diseases, such as ADHD, autism, allergies, asthma, depression, anxiety, obesity and diabetes, and many more. Comments are welcome. Democracy can stand a scientific dispute. MAHA report (May 22, 2025): https://lnkd.in/gRt5jZTZ Commentary: https://lnkd.in/gMNHfBzD https://lnkd.in/gMHMPw2K https://lnkd.in/gJdjePRg https://lnkd.in/gTw7mh3T Important note (May 31, 2025): Concerns about the validity of published data and quoted references in the MAHA report came up over the last couple of days. See links below: https://lnkd.in/eDS7D_k7 https://lnkd.in/eNPEeTnJ https://lnkd.in/eXKAEt_D I should state again that this report has been issued as an official document by the White House Office of the United States of America. It presents some very important topics for managing healthcare in the U.S. and around the world. We should review the document carefully and in great detail, then form a fact-based, data-driven, assessment of the conclusions in the report. I consciously decided to make this personal statement and not to delete my post on the topic.

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Proud to work for a company taking on challenges like this. The AbbVie Foundation is partnering with CARE and other community partners to support a #MaternalHealth program that goes beyond traditional care – connecting mothers to transportation, food, medical support and doulas all in one coordinated system. Read the story: https://bit.ly/4aXLNPo #WeAreAbbVie

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The other day, I had to renew my parking permit in Florence. My first instinct was to call the office. Or maybe go in person. My Gen-Z colleague looked at me like I was dialing a rotary phone. “Why are you calling? There’s an app for that.” She was right, of course. But that’s why the moment stuck with me. It highlighted something bigger: a widening generational gap at work today. It’s a real shift I’m seeing. And it isn’t between Boomers (born 1946–1964) and Millennials (born 1981–1996). It’s now between Millennials and Gen Z (born 1997–2012). It’s not just about tech. It’s about how we communicate, what we expect from work, and how we solve problems. Gen Z moves fast. They prefer digital-first, often people-last. What I admire: they’re independent, values-driven, and not afraid to challenge outdated ways of doing things. They expect more, and that pushes all of us forward. What I worry about: some skills can’t be learned through screens. Reading the room. Navigating ambiguity. Picking up the phone. These take time and presence. I hear a lot of people complain, in both directions, about other generations. But I don’t see the gap as a threat. It's an opportunity. To listen. To learn. To build better workplaces that bridge perspectives across generations. The best teams I've worked with mix approaches, styles, and life experience. They harness Gen Z's efficiency while preserving the relationship-building that drives real innovation. So let's keep the conversation going. Ideally, not just on an app. 🙂

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Tuesday #PsalmOfLife Different Paths, Same Outcome Agree to disagree and committ to the decision. Few days ago, I sat in a meeting where two of my leaders debated the “right” way to solve a problem. Both had valid points. Both were passionate. Both had strong expertise and experience but had worked in different companies in the past. What they were missing was that both, interestingly, led to the same outcome — just through different routes. It reminded me of this simple truth: 6 + 3 = 9 But so does 5 + 4. and also 10-1. Leadership isn’t about insisting on one path; it’s about recognizing that different approaches can lead to the same success. As a leader we need to decide which path is best suited for that moment and occasion. Great leaders don’t look for uniformity — they look for alignment. They value diverse thinking, knowing that innovation often emerges when perspectives differ but purposes unite. It is rightly said - Agree to disagree and committ to the decision. When we listen, respect, and empower others to think freely, we don’t just lead teams — we nurture trust, creativity, and collective ownership. Because in the end, leadership isn’t about being right; it’s about doing what’s right — together. And inspiring teams to do the right thing. #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityOfThought #EmpathyInLeadership #Collaboration

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ID Week just took place in Atlanta. It was a reminder that real impact takes place when patient-centered care is the focus, from prevention to practice. This year, the Gilead Sciences team shared data from 34 presentations across HIV, viral hepatitis, and respiratory viruses. Especially inspiring was new data on our next-generation PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), including on disproportionately affected populations. From the Gilead-led abstracts to the Learning Lounges, our teams helped foster important conversations that translate insights into action - paramount to our collective progress forward. #IDWeek #InfectiousDiseases #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #GileadProud

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A new article from my colleagues highlights an emerging concern: the rise in pharmacy closures across the country. This issue is especially critical in vulnerable communities, where pharmacies are often the first point of contact for medical needs. As closures continue, we need to recognize the profound impact on public health. Areas without pharmacies face increased barriers to care, which can disproportionately affect individuals who are already underserved. Addressing this issue goes beyond economics—it’s about ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all. #PharmacyClosures #AccessToCare #HealthcareEquity #PublicHealth #VulnerableCommunities

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