Joanne M. Hackett

Joanne M. Hackett is the Chair of the Board of Directors at eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd., a non-profit organization focused on transforming research communication.1 She is currently the Head of Genomic and Precision Medicine at IQVIA.23

Professional Background

Hackett is a clinical academic, entrepreneur, and investor with extensive global experience spanning successful startups to Fortune 500 companies.2 Her career has been focused on driving innovation in healthcare, particularly in the areas of personalized medicine and genomics.

Notable Achievements

• Previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Genomics England2
• Named one of the top six Influential Leaders in Healthcare by CIO Look
• Received the Accenture Life Science Leader of the year award
• Included in Freshfields Top 100 Most Influential Women
• Listed in One HealthTech Top 70 Women in the NHS
• Recognized in Pharmaceutical Market Europe's 30 women leaders in UK healthcare
• Awarded the BioBeat Top 50 Women in Biotech2

Areas of Expertise

Joanne Hackett is known for:

• Building innovation in healthcare
• Driving personalized medicine initiatives
• Leading through complex changing ecosystems and integrations
• Advocating for prevention, open science, and citizen genomics2

Additional Interests

Beyond her professional pursuits, Hackett is an internationally known yoga instructor, reflecting her belief in the connection between health and overall well-being.2

Role at eLife

As Chair of the Board at eLife, Hackett has been instrumental in guiding the organization through significant changes, including the launch of a new publishing model in 2023 that focuses on the review and curation of preprints.1 Her leadership aims to create a more open, inclusive, and equitable future for research communication.