In this heartfelt episode of The Heart of the Equation, Sara and Anisa sit down with Nadjia Drici, a senior global healthtech leader with nearly 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. From her path as a daughter of immigrants and scientist in tech to leading large-scale, multicultural IT teams, Nadjia offers a deeply human perspective on innovation, leadership, and equity in the healthcare sector.

She also shares her passion for advancing education in under-resourced communities—particularly through her work in Africa.

🎧 We explore:

• How Nadjia’s multicultural background and scientific training shaped her leadership approach.
• What it really takes to lead global IT teams in pharma with empathy and purpose.
• The often-overlooked value of asking for help—especially for high-achieving women in STEM fields.
• Why inclusive leadership isn’t just a “soft skill,” but a business-critical superpower.
• The crucial role of support systems in long-term success and wellbeing.
• How Nadjia is driving real change through educational initiatives that bring equity and access to the forefront.

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating leadership in STEM, pharma, or any purpose-driven industries

👤 About Our Guest

With nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare and biotechnology sector, Nadjia Drici is a senior global healthtech leader who drives business growth and enhanced patient outcomes through innovative and transformative technology, leveraging a uniquely positioned scientific, technical and business background. 

Her expertise spans technology and business strategies, with a focus on advancing diversity, access to medicine and enhancing patient experience. 

Nadjia is expert at leading large-scale, cross-functional, and multicultural teams. Her passion is about fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and positivity, where technology and innovation are at the service of bringing fair, accessible health outcomes to patients and communities worldwide. 

📲 Connect with Nadjia Drici

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjia-d 

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