Johanna Lucas
Global Head of Talent Acquisition BioMarin Pharmaceutical
As the Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at BioMarin, Johanna leads a global team of professionals who are committed to identifying, engaging and hiring exceptional talent for a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for rare diseases. With 20 years of experience in biotech and pharma staffing, she has a deep understanding of the life sciences industry and its talent needs and challenges.
Seminars
- How can a mature biotech redefine its leadership model after shifting from ultrarare, competition free markets into larger, highly competitive indications?
- Learn how BioMarin overhauled its leadership profile following major strategic pivots under a new CEO, reorganizing the enterprise, reshaping culture, and replacing legacy leaders to align with a commercial scale, competition ready business model
- Hear how this transformation is informing new standards for leader selection, cultural fit, and performance expectations, offering practical lessons for HR teams navigating organizational reinvention during volatile market conditions
Question & Answer Session
This session explores how organizations can redefine leadership models and embed competencies that drive agility, cultural alignment, and sustained growth. Learn practical strategies for reshaping leadership profiles during strategic pivots and integrating bespoke frameworks into every stage of the talent cycle to strengthen capability and resilience.
- Overhauling leadership expectations to align with new strategic priorities
- Embedding leadership competencies into recruitment, development, and succession planning
- Building cultural fit and performance standards for competitive markets
- Measuring impact through KPIs such as engagement, mobility, and retention
