Retention Over Recruitment: Keeping Women in STEM Careers

​Women enter life sciences in strong numbers - but we're losing them mid-career, and the engineering and manufacturing side of the industry feels this acutely.

​This intimate roundtable brings together hiring managers, technical leads, and senior professionals across pharma, biotech, and medtech to have an honest conversation about why women leave - and what we can actually do about it.

​We'll explore:

• ​Why women in technical engineering roles often hit a wall 5-8 years in

• ​How organisations are navigating flexibility in site-based and shift environments

• ​The credibility tax women face in highly specialised roles - and who owns fixing it

• ​What hiring managers can do right now, beyond policy

​This will be a working conversation, and we're aiming for everyone to leave with something concrete.

​Spaces are limited to keep the conversation focused.

​Please note parking is limited nearby - the closest option is the garage at 550 W C Street, directly across the street.