Heidi Schisel is Vice President, People & Culture, for Genentech’s Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs organization. She assumed that position in 2021 after six years with the organization, during which time she successfully took on roles of increasing responsibility across Research & Development, Business Development, and Manufacturing & Quality. Prior to Genentech, Heidi was a Director at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), where she spent 11 years in Human Resources. Heidi earned a Master of Science in Human Resources Development from Villanova University after completing her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at California Polytechnic State University. Heidi is passionate about employee wellness and building a workplace culture that is inclusive and inspiring, where people are empowered to be their full selves, do their best work, continuously learn, and be recognized and rewarded for creating impact. She loves to travel to new places and enjoys playing tennis, running, gardening, and swimming.
Keynote
Wednesday, March 26
08:45 am - 09:10 am
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Leading People & Culture for Genentech’s 13.5k employees, Heidi will discuss how aligning people strategy with business objectives drives successful outcomes in today’s rapidly evolving market and why it is important to be passionate about employee wellness, fostering an inclusive culture, and empowering employees to continuously learn and thrive. A strong leadership and a people-first approach can create an inspiring workplace where employees feel valued, develop new skills, and achieve both personal and professional success.
In this presentation, you will learn: