A Purposeful Leader | Georgia Sloboda

Describing Georgia Sloboda’s Experience

Armed with close to four decades of experience in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industry with prominence in the vaccines and oncology arena, Georgia’s background comprises considerable experience in numerous technical, manufacturing, planning and quality roles within mid-size and large size organizations. Adding to that, the determination on a global scale to develop and implement systems and combine processes, programs, and people for some of the industry’s largest organizations has been a personal and professional accomplishment.

Today, she focuses on facilitating her clients to achieve business and strategic purposes for their individual organizations which includes all steps from early product development through to commercialization. Georgia values the opportunity work with so many industry experts outside and within the Latham Biopharm group. “LBG has an impressive depth of expertise, and it is truly a pleasure to collaborate with colleagues of this caliber. “In my opinion, our collective body of work is quite impressive.”

Georgia’s industry experience includes being Celgene’s Senior Director of Global Quality Systems, where she has overseen creating best-in-class solutions across the GxPs. She along with her partners, created the organization’s global plan and a portfolio of best-in-class solutions during her time there.

Prior to that role, she served as the Site Head of Audits and Compliance for Pfizer and has led several company integrations for Wyeth, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Making A Difference with Her Work

Georgia always found it compelling to surround herself with individuals with excellent leadership capabilities, which significantly influenced her maturity and leadership style. From her first role as a people manager, Georgia focused on optimizing the team’s skills to support the business objectives and developing the aids and abilities of her key associates within the organization.

This approach is vital for leading a highly engaged team and comes naturally to Georgia. She also had pivotal mentors who helped shape her career and leadership style. She received numerous opportunities to grow as a leader through her early supervisory roles in management-level positions. Georgia learned immensely from the diverse teams she has managed, and she continues on this path today to help develop colleagues whose aspirational goals are focused on a goal where they can make an impact in their area of expertise.

On closely observing her career trajectory, one can see that Georgia’s leadership style has evolved from a “directive style” to a more collaborative and influential approach today. “The greatest contribution to an individual’s style of leadership in my opinion evolves over a professional journey and the influence of company cultures that individuals work in,” explains Georgia. “I have learned much from the diverse group of individuals I have had the privilege to work with. Incorporating an environment to understand what is important to our colleagues and partners, create a system for feedback and incorporate a transparent timely communication style has contributed to my leadership style and something I follow today.”

For the future, Georgia wants to continue working towards achieving her goals, including but not limited to enhancing her ability to collaborate and reach out broadly to within industry and peers via various conferences, panels, and discussion forums sharing her input and perspectives in the best way possible.

The best way to portray Georgia in simple words is she is a self-made, authentic, cognizant, and optimistic leader who wants to mentor people using her industry knowledge into leaders of tomorrow.

Being devoted to her industry of expertise, Georgia is one of the most respected leaders as the industry recognizes that she is willing to give her all to lead people toward the greater good. Her integrity, honesty, and character are reflected in every project she successfully completes or every person she mentors. “I am fortunate to continue my career in an industry I am passionate about, with colleagues I enjoy working with, and I look forward to continue collaboration in this dynamic, every changing environment and serving as a champion for our future leaders,” concludes Georgia.