From table tennis courts to global boardrooms: Agata Baranowska's journey to VP HR at Galderma

Описание: Agata Baranowska shares her journey from table tennis courts to VP HR at Galderma in pharma leadership.

What does it take to move from a part-time assistant role to leading global talent at some of the world’s most innovative life sciences companies?

In this episode of leadership lab, host Maurice Thornton talks with Agata Baranowska, VP HR Global R&D and Global Product Strategy & Global Group Head of Talent at @GaldermaInt

You’ll hear how:

✅ A childhood shaped by constant moves built her adaptability
✅ She turned early opportunities into a way to grow
✅ She navigated leadership roles at Amgen, Alexion & Takeda — making bold career jumps
✅ She’s committed to Galderma’s journey to become the #1 company in dermatology

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Welcome to Leadership Lab with Maurice Thornton
02:15 Agata’s early life – Moving countries and building adaptability
10:40 From table tennis to talent – Lessons from a performance-driven upbringing
17:30 Breaking into HR – From PwC assistant to global consultant
27:00 Joining Amgen – Finding the right company culture fit
35:50 Career leaps – Why Agata left top pharma roles for new challenges
42:15 Building teams – Leading talent at Galderma in a high-growth environment
55:00 Mentorship Minute – Agata’s advice for aspiring HR leaders
58:20 Closing thoughts – How to follow Leadership Lab

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