Nikki Fisher

Head of Human Resources Biogen

Nikki Fisher is Head of HR for the UK & Ireland at Biogen, a global biotechnology leader focused on neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. With a strong track record in human resources leadership, Nikki plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Biogen’s people strategy across two key markets. Her work centres on fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures, driving talent development, and aligning HR initiatives with the company’s mission to transform lives through innovative science. Nikki brings a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and a passion for empowering teams to thrive in dynamic, purpose-driven environments.

Seminars

Wednesday 25th February 2026
Discover: Rejuvenating Workforce Diversity Through a Graduate Programme at Biogen
3:00 pm
  • How can organisations address an ageing workforce and lack of diversity in thinking and technology adoption?
  • Explore Biogen’s strategic implementation of a two-year graduate programme, co-designed with graduates to ensure relevance and retention, aimed at reversing a trend of hiring only tenured professionals in an exercise to remain lean
  • Learn how the initiative increased junior workforce representation by over 10% at minimal cost, empowered graduates to lead innovation in areas like Power BI and digital communication, and created lasting organisational impact through organic “reverse mentoring” projects
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Develop: Reimagining Talent Development for a Future-Ready Workforce
3:40 pm

This interactive Q&A explores how organisations are revitalising workforce diversity and learning culture to drive innovation and long-term impact. Learn how targeted graduate programmes and global learning frameworks are helping reshape organisational capability, shift cultural mindsets, and prepare teams for the future.

  • Reversing workforce ageing and skill stagnation through graduate initiatives
  • Co-designing programmes to ensure relevance, retention, and innovation
  • Building global learning frameworks that move beyond satisfaction metrics
  • Embedding outcome-driven learning to support strategic growth
Nikki Fisher Head of Human resources Biogen, speaking at LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026