The LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe returns to London from February 24–26, 2026, bringing together Europe’s most senior HR, Talent Acquisition (TA), and Learning & Development (L&D) leaders from across the life sciences ecosystem.
With the final wave of Early Bird tickets expiring on Friday, February 6, this is the last opportunity to save up to £300 on registration for Europe’s only meeting dedicated exclusively to senior people leaders in life sciences.
A purpose-built forum for HR leaders in life sciences
Now in its 8th year, LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe has established itself as the industry-specific, ROI-driven conference for HR executives committed to challenging traditional people practices in biopharma, biotech, and advanced therapeutics.
Designed for leaders operating in a “do-more-with-less” environment, the forum focuses on practical, deployable strategies that enable organizations to:
- Unlock HR innovation and talent agility
- Embed AI, analytics, and automation across HR functions
- Build future-ready workforces aligned with scientific and commercial growth
- Reduce costs while boosting engagement, retention, and productivity
Rather than theory-heavy discussion, LEAP HR emphasizes real-world case studies, measurable outcomes, and the business impact behind every HR transformation.
What makes LEAP HR different
Across three value-packed days, attendees will connect with peers who are redefining HR as a driver of strategic value and organizational performance. Sessions are designed to help leaders immediately translate insights into action, with a clear focus on return on investment.
Key themes include:
- Driving talent agility in fast-scaling life sciences organizations
- Using AI and people analytics to enable smarter, leaner decision-making
- Building transparency and trust to strengthen cross-functional collaboration
- Redesigning workforce models to support innovation and sustainable growth
“LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe is the perfect forum to find out how to build transparency, drive lean decision-making and enable strong cross-functional collaboration in fast-moving biotechs.”
— Roman Akbar-Hasse, Chief of Staff, Moonlake Therapeutics
Proven impact: real results from leading organizations
The 2026 agenda features case studies from life sciences organizations that have delivered measurable business outcomes, including:
- MSD – Reduced L&D content development time by 45% by embedding AI into learning design
- Getinge – Cut staff turnover by 20% and reduced external recruitment costs by 60% using HR analytics
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals – Reduced attrition to under 4%, with over 30% of new hires from referrals
- BiologIC – Increased employee engagement to 93% while reducing turnover through radical transparency
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals – Delivered €400k in productivity gains by aligning culture with scale
Speaker faculty: senior leaders shaping HR in life sciences
LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026 brings together a VP-level+ speaker faculty, including:
- Jana Glogowski – Global Head, People Insights Consulting, Roche
- Christos Manolis – Head of Human Resources, AstraZeneca
- Nicoleta Baumgaertner – Chief Human Resources Officer, Lonza
- Regis Mulot – Chief Human Resources Officer, Ipsen Pharma
- Sian Abel – SVP HR, Kyowa Kirin
Who attends LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe
The 2026 edition is expected to host:
- 80+ senior HR leaders
- 28+ world-class speakers
- 93% VP-level+ speaker faculty
- 9+ hours of structured networking
- 16+ hours of SHRM & HRCI-accredited content
- 20+ ROI-driven case study presentations
Attending organizations include Takeda, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Biogen, AstraZeneca, and many more shaping the future of life sciences.
Why attend now
With Early Bird pricing ending on February 6, now is the final chance to secure significant savings while guaranteeing access to:
- Europe’s only HR forum dedicated exclusively to life sciences
- A highly curated peer group of senior decision-makers
- Actionable strategies that deliver real, measurable ROI
LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026 is the definitive forum for HR leaders ready to move beyond theory and deliver tangible impact in a fast-changing biopharma landscape.
Event details
- Event: LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026
- Dates: February 24–26, 2026
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Early Bird Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026