Leigh Chantal Pharand
Questioner · DISC type cLeigh Chantal Pharand is the Head of AI Transformation Office at AstraZeneca, leveraging her unique background as a medical doctor to drive innovation. With an M. D. from McGill University and an M. B. A. from London Business School, she has extensive experience in R&D strategy, business transformation, and top-team effectiveness, previously working at McKinsey & Company.
Outside of her corporate role, she is deeply committed to animal welfare, serving as a Board Trustee for the RSPCAs Central London branch, where she helps shape fundraising strategy. She also has a strong personal interest in helping people through coaching and professional development, a passion rooted in her medical training.
Uniquely, she transitioned from practicing medicine to leading enterprise-wide AI transformation at a global pharmaceutical company.
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While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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