Building teams, trust and transparency: The Rebecca Vermuelen way!

This episode features a conversation between host Emma and Rebecca Vermeulen, a VP at Roche Genentech, who clarify that the PEPs community and ISPEP are complementary, non-competing organisations working to raise industry standards.Moving from pharmacy into medical affairs, Rebecca built key capabilities at Roche—including MSL teams, publications, call centres, and a global patient partnership team. Both she and Emma emphasise choosing purpose-driven roles over linear CV-building.Navigating large organisations requires resilience and adaptability. Supported by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), Rebecca rejects traditional masculine styles in favour of authentic, emotional leadership.Finally, they highlight vulnerability and openness regarding neurodiversity as essential tools to build psychological safety, noting that leaders should give teams the space to fail, grow, and lean on industry peers during setbacks.