Working Healthcare · 2025-09-09 · 55 min
Press play as Jon Hickman tells Working Healthcare host Meredith Hirsh how juggling school and college athletics forged his leadership style. Follow Jon's path from all-conference track and field star and college football player to a 16-year career at Walgreens, where he built a foundation in patient care and executive management. Jon’s willingness to always raise his hand for new opportunities propelled him into Big Pharma, with impactful roles at AstraZeneca and now Genentech. Hear his perspective on why Genentech stands out in supporting uninsured and underinsured patients, challenging the common narrative around pharmaceutical companies. Explore timely issues like 340B pricing, the urgent need for PBM reform, and how pharmacy services can expand to better serve diverse communities. Gain insight into the crucial work of the Board of Pharmacy, where Jon helps shape regulatory policy as one of nine key decision-makers. Join us as we celebrate the lessons of team sports, the passion behind pharmacy careers and the bold actions driving healthcare forward. Kick off now!
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