WIB

What WIB does

Women In Bio (WIB) is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization (EIN 03-0458239) that promotes careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in the life sciences industry. The organization operates through 14 geographic chapters across North America, concentrated in major biotech and pharma hubs including San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, San Diego, RTP, Seattle, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, the Capital Region, Connecticut, Montreal, and most recently North Texas. Membership is structured as a tiered annual subscription: a General Membership at $120/year and a Student Membership at $50/year, which together with event registration fees, sponsorships, and tax-deductible donations comprise the organization's revenue mix. Programming is delivered via chapter-led local events, national virtual events, and the annual WIB@BIO conference at the BIO International Convention, reaching nearly 300 events per year with over 17,000 registrants.

WIB's core programs address career development across the full pipeline, from bench to boardroom: YWIB (Young Women In Bio) for high school STEM outreach, MAPS peer mentorship groups, the Boardroom Ready executive program for board placement, and EWIB (Executive Women In Bio) for senior leaders. The organization's technology stack is non-proprietary and lightweight, comprising a ToucanTech-powered community platform at community.womeninbio.org, a WordPress-based public site (womeninbio.org), and third-party analytics tools. The organization does not build or ship software products; rather, it operates a community-led go-to-market model in which volunteer chapter leadership drives programming, sponsorships, and member acquisition, supported by a small paid staff of 51-100.

WIB is governed by a National Board of Directors (Katherine Andersen as Board Chair) with Dr. Joanne Kamens serving as CEO since June 2026. The organization is independent, with no parent company or subsidiaries, and is supported by sponsors, members, and donors. Its market positioning is as the pre-eminent women-focused professional development resource in the life sciences sector, with a brand presence of over 31,000 LinkedIn followers and over 180,000 annual website visits. Distribution is concentrated in the United States and Canada, with no stated global expansion plans beyond North America.

Name

WIB

Legal name

Women In Bio

Website

https://womeninbio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Women In Bio (WIB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in the life sciences industry, operating 14 chapters across North America and serving members through tiered annual memberships, mentorship programs, and executive development initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide recurring revenue. One-Year General Membership at $120 and Student Membership at $50, valid for one year from purchase date.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue generated from in-person and virtual event participation fees. Refund policy indicates event purchases are available up to 14 days prior for in-person/hybrid events and 7 days prior for virtual events.
3. Sponsorships and Donations: As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 03-0458239), WIB accepts tax-deductible donations and sponsorships from organizations supporting women's careers in life sciences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Women In Bio (WIB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional organization that provides annual memberships, mentorship programs, networking events, and executive career development resources for women working in biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other life sciences sectors. The organization operates through 14 geographic chapters across North America and delivers tiered membership subscriptions (General at $120/year, Student at $50/year), peer mentorship through MAPS, executive development via EWIB and Boardroom Ready, a career center job board, and scholarships/grants.

Product overview

WIB is a membership-based professional organization (501(c)(3) charitable organization) offering tiered membership programs (General at $120/year and Student at $50/year), along with specialized sub-brands including Young Women In Bio (YWIB) for high school students and Executive Women In Bio (EWIB) for senior executives. The organization operates a network of geographic chapters across North America hosting over 250 events annually, provides mentorship through MAPS peer group programs, maintains a Career Center job resource, and offers the Boardroom Ready executive development program. These services are delivered through a ToucanTech-powered membership platform and are not traditional software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YWIB (Young Women In Bio): Initiative for young women and girls with a passion for STEM and science careers.
• EWIB (Executive Women In Bio)
• MAPS (Mentorship, Achievement, Professional Development, and Sponsorship)
• Executive Women In Bio (EWIB)

Products and services

• One-Year General Membership Annual membership at $120/year providing individual women professionals in life sciences with access to 14 chapter networks, events, mentorship programs, career resources, and member discounts. Valid for one year from date of purchase.
• One-Year Student Membership Discounted annual membership at $50/year for college, graduate school, and postdoctoral students pursuing life sciences careers, providing the same benefits as General Membership at a reduced rate.
• Young Women In Bio (YWIB) Initiative for high school students with a passion for STEM, providing mentorship, career exploration, and educational opportunities in the life sciences.
• Executive Women In Bio (EWIB) Executive-level programs for senior leaders and C-suite women in life sciences, including professional development courses, coaching, and networking events. Positioned as the life science community's pre-eminent resource for executive women.
• MAPS (Mentorship, Achievement, Professional Development, and Sponsorship) Peer group mentorship program for WIB members providing professional mentorship and support across various career stages in the life sciences.
• Boardroom Ready Executive program preparing women in life sciences for board positions at life sciences companies, including an Executive Profiles Directory to connect board-ready executives with opportunities.
• WIB Career Center Online job board and career resource hub providing job opportunities and career resources for members at all career stages in life sciences.
• Entrepreneurs Initiative Program for women entrepreneurs and founders in biotech, pharma, and life sciences startups, providing resources, mentorship, IP guidance, funding navigation, and community support.
• WIB Chapters Network Network of 14 geographic chapters across North America (Capital Region, Chicago, Connecticut, Greater Boston, Greater Montreal, Los Angeles, Metro New York, North Texas, Philadelphia Metro, Pittsburgh, RTP, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle) hosting over 250 chapter events per year.
• Scholarships and Grants Scholarships and grants program, including 10 Impact Scholarships awarded annually to support professional development of women in life sciences.
• WIB@BIO Annual Conference Flagship annual conference held during the BIO International Convention, providing high-visibility programming for women in life sciences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 300 events hosted with more than 17,000 registrants in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIO International ConventioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB partners with the BIO organization to host the annual WIB@BIO conference, WIB's flagship event held during the BIO International Convention, providing high-visibility programming for women in life sciences.
• OUTbio SeattleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Seattle collaborates with OUTbio Seattle for career expo events, supporting LGBTQ+ visibility and networking in the life sciences industry.
• GirlUP EntrepreneursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Seattle partners with GirlUP Entrepreneurs for events like the Generative AI and Healthcare program, supporting women entrepreneurs in technology.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Seattle partnered with Deloitte for events like the Business Chemistry workshop, providing professional development content to members.
• ORCA (Organization for Regulatory Affairs)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Seattle partners with ORCA for regulatory affairs expert panels and digital transformation in healthcare events.
• PBSS (Pittsburgh BioMedical Research Partnership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-San Francisco Bay Area partners with PBSS for symposia on advances in therapeutics and diagnostics for women's health.
• BiocomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-San Francisco Bay Area partners with Biocom for speed networking with executive recruiters and other industry events.
• HBA (Healthcare Businesswomen's Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-RTP and WIB-San Diego partner with HBA for events on women's health, hormones, and professional development topics, coordinating programming for women in life sciences.
• AthenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-San Diego partners with Athena for life sciences networking events including nights at the La Jolla Playhouse and Old Globe Theatre.
• ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-RTP partners with ACRP for events on diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, and workplace inclusion topics.
• PDA SoutheastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-RTP partners with PDA Southeast for career and community panel discussions.
• ISPE-CaSAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-RTP partners with ISPE-CaSA for career journey panels focused on drug development.
• LifeXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Pittsburgh partners with LifeX for life sciences resource fairs and intellectual property workshops for startups.
• Jones DayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Pittsburgh partners with Jones Day for navigating intellectual property topics for startups.
• PDMAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Pittsburgh partners with PDMA for medical device development events from innovation to patient.
• Innovate PGHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-Pittsburgh partners with Innovate PGH for life sciences resource fairs and regional innovation programming.
• AMWA (American Medical Writers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-RTP partners with AMWA for events on the future of the drug market, navigating AI, innovation, and regulation.
• WCPSS (Wake County Public School System)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIB-RTP partners with WCPSS for YWIB design and pitch competitions for students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/womeninbio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-bio
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenInBio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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