Ann Tomlin
Chief Human Resources Officer Lyell Immunopharma
Ann Tomlin is Chief Human Resources Officer at Lyell Immunopharma, a clinical-stage biotech advancing T-cell reprogramming therapies for cancer patients. With senior HR leadership roles at Myovant Sciences, AbbVie, and Pharmacyclics, Ann brings extensive experience in organizational development and employee engagement. She is also Co-Founder of the Biotech CHRO Sisterhood, championing HR leadership across the industry.
Seminars
- How can organizations move away from traditional performance ratings and still ensure accountability and growth?
- Explore Lyell Immunopharma’s innovative approach to redesigning performance management, replacing ratings with a continuous feedback model that fosters trust and development
- This shift has driven measurable improvements in employee engagement and satisfaction, with engagement scores rising significantly post-implementation, demonstrating the ROI of a ratingfree system
This session explores how organizations can move beyond ratings-based reviews and annual cycles to create performance conversations that drive clarity, accountability, and growth. Learn how replacing rigid structures with continuous, theme-based discussions and manager enablement can strengthen feedback culture, improve leadership capability, and accelerate alignment in fast-paced environments.
- Why traditional ratings and annual reviews hinder engagement and agility
- Designing quarterly, theme-based conversations supported by technology and training
- Building trust and development through continuous feedback models
- Practical steps to reduce administrative burden while improving accountability
