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Analyzing the Barriers and Enablers for Women Reaching Top Executive Positions in the Pharmaceutical Sector

NCT06599268 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 275

Last updated 2025-03-04

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Summary

Research into the barriers and enablers for women's advancement in the pharmaceutical sector highlights several key factors. On the one hand, systemic issues such as gender bias, the glass ceiling, and the lack of adequate mentorship prevent many women from reaching executive roles. These barriers are often compounded by societal expectations, family responsibilities, and the rigid structures of work environments that disproportionately affect women. On the other hand, enabling factors like strong mentorship, diversity policies, leadership development programs, and workplace flexibility have proven to help women overcome these challenges and climb the corporate ladder. Companies that actively promote inclusive cultures and provide opportunities for women to develop leadership skills have seen greater success in gender diversity at the executive level.

Understanding the dynamics of women's leadership in pharmaceuticals is particularly relevant in regions like Lebanon, where cultural and social norms heavily influence gender roles. Although women in Lebanon are increasingly pursuing careers in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, few reach executive positions due to a combination of cultural expectations and structural limitations within companies. Analyzing the barriers and enablers for women's leadership in this context is crucial, as Lebanon's healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors play a vital role in the country's economy and well-being. Including women in leadership roles could enhance decision-making, foster innovation, and lead to more balanced workplace environments. Moreover, in a country with a history of political instability and economic challenges, addressing gender disparity in leadership becomes not just a matter of equality but one of economic necessity. Women bring diverse perspectives and leadership styles that can help companies navigate complex markets, drive performance, and foster sustainability. In the Lebanese pharmaceutical sector, where the demand for skilled professionals and innovative leadership is high, unlocking the potential of women in executive roles can lead to more resilient and adaptable organizations.

Conditions

  • Perception, Self

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Survey using a questionnaire.

Questionnaire to assess the barriers and enablers for women reaching top executive positions in pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies The following sections will be considered: * General Characteristics of the Participants * Work-related characteristics * Barriers faced by women to reach top executive positions (Likert scale) * Enablers for women to reach top executive positions (Likert scale) * Conception of women in the pharmaceutical sector (Likert scale)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Lebanese University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Georges Hatem · Lebanese University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-07-15
Primary Completion
2024-11-15
Completion
2024-12-30

Countries

  • Lebanon

Study Locations

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