In this episode in partnership with “A Dose of Inspiration Book from Jill Donahue”, I interviewed Angela Giannantonio, Senior Vice President Human Resources at Travere Therapeutics. Inspired by her mother’s compassion, Angela found her purpose in HR, driven by a desire to help others. She emphasized the evolving role of HR, particularly during crises, highlighting the shift from a reactive to a pivotal, proactive function in supporting employees. Leadership transparency and the creation of a speak-up culture were key themes in Angela’s approach. She viewed love as a powerful force, contributing to a positive and welcoming work environment. Her advice to healthcare leaders emphasized authenticity, recognizing quiet voices, and creating spaces for diverse perspectives, all essential elements for fostering a thriving organizational culture.
“Create a speak-up culture where people feel safe to share what they’re feeling and how they’re feeling“
MEET OUR GUEST Angela Giannantonio Senior Vice President Human Resources at Travere Therapeutics.
Angela Giannantonio is a senior vice president and member of the executive team at Travere Therapeutics. Ms. Giannantonio has more than 15 years of experience in human resources management, with a strong track record of delivering a best-in-class employee experience and keeping patients at the center, while also driving successful growth and innovation across complex and global organizations. Known for her relentless focus on employee experience and engagement, Ms. Giannantonio most recently was the head of human resources for Alexion Rare Disease where she led the company through its integration with AstraZeneca. She previously served as head of human resources for global commercial operations and corporate functions, leading the organization through hyper-growth and a complex pandemic while ensuring high employee engagement and performance worldwide.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Giannantonio served in roles of increasing responsibility across the business, including director of human resources. Ms. Giannantonio holds an MBA from Clark University.
This episode is in partnership with Jill Donahue. Jill published her third book recently A Dose of Inspiration: 100 Purpose Stories From Pharma Leaders and we partnered together to bring to light those incredible stories. You can find here or wherever you podcast more episodes with some of those executives.
Download the ebook now for a free dose of inspiration here: excellerate.ca/freebook/
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Angela Giannantonio
Naji Gehchan: Hello, leaders of the world. Welcome to “Spread Love in Organizations”, a podcast for purpose-driven healthcare leaders, striving to make life better around the world by leading their teams with genuine care, servant leadership, and love. I am Naji, your host, for a special episode in partnership with Jill Donahue for her new book “A Dose of Inspiration: 100 purpose stories from Pharma Leaders”. I am joined today by Angela Giannantonio, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and member of the executive team at Travere Therapeutics. She has more than 15 years of experience in human resources management, with…
