Dr. LaToya Benjamin, PharmD
Associate Director, Medical Omnichannel & Independent Education
Eli Lilly
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What was your motivation to pursue the pharmaceutical industry as a career path?

I desired a career that provided space for me to constantly evolve, impact large patient populations and have a healthy work/life balance. Endless opportunities for pharmacists within the pharmaceutical industry were the determining factor. The only limitations are self-imposed.

Talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the pharmaceutical industry; what should companies be doing to continue making progress?

Understanding that diversity includes everyone is the major key. Companies should continue to evaluate the reason and need for investment in DEI. Have those tough conversations and be vulnerable from the top down. If the desire to change is genuine to the core, the work that follows will align and eventually lead to the difference respective companies are seeking.