Black Professionals in Life Sciences (BPLS)
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Creating Space Where Excellence Meets Opportunity

 BPLS is more than a network. We are a purpose‑built community designed to open doors, amplify voices, and build a Life Sciences sector in the UK where Ethnic‑diverse professionals not only exist, but lead, innovate, and shape the future. 

Who We Are

Founded in 2024, BPLS was born from a simple but powerful truth: while the life sciences sector drives innovation and saves lives, it does not reflect the rich diversity of the UK. Our brand identity,  built around an abstract “B” that creates space — is our commitment to correct that imbalance.


That space stands for visibility. Opportunity. Inclusion. It is where underrepresented professionals can be seen, heard, and empowered to lead with confidence.

Our Founders

John Eribo

  

John brings over 13 years of impactful experience in the NHS and Pharma sectors. Renowned for his results-driven leadership, he has mentored countless rising stars and is passionately committed to advancing the growth and success of Black Professionals.

John’s vision is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves equal opportunity and access to success. Through BPLS, he is working tirelessly to turn that vision into reality.

Dr Amina Udechuku, PhD

  

Amina has 15 years of dynamic experience across academia, global consulting, and pharma. She leads cross-functional teams and has a passion for purpose-driven leadership and helping others find their purpose.

A sought-after keynote speaker and industry panellist, Amina tackles a range of industry and people-focused topics. She's spearheaded Employee Resource Groups and founded the UK & Ireland DE&I Council at her current organisation.

As a co-founder of BPLS, Amina is dedicated to laying strong foundations for diversity, equity, and inclusion, driving innovation and addressing health inequities in the UK life sciences sector.

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our vision is to see the UK life sciences industry fully reflect our society's diversity.

We aim for Black and ethnically diverse professionals to not only be represented but to excel and lead, with their excellence acknowledged and celebrated.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

  At BPLS, our mission is to bridge the ethnic diversity gap in the life sciences industry.

We support and empower Black and ethnically diverse professionals by providing resources and opportunities.

Partnering with organisations, we strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment where talent is boundless, and the industry's diversity reflects the needs of all populations.

How we achieve our mission

1. EMPOWER

1. EMPOWER

1. EMPOWER

Foster the growth and development of Black & ethnically diverse professionals at every career stage through targeted development opportunities and curated resources such as:


  • Collaborations with Academic Institutions to attract emerging talent to the life sciences sector
  • Leadership Acceleration Programmes for mid-senior level professionals
  • Learning & Development Webinar series for all career stages
  • Nurture cross-industry collaboration

2. NURTURE

1. EMPOWER

1. EMPOWER

Partner with organisations to drive impactful and sustainable change in the Life sciences sector. Our commitment extends beyond merely attracting talent, we strive to create environments where they can thrive and contribute diverse perspectives that drive innovation and better serve our patients and customers. Our network of strategic partners support organisations with for example:


  • Issue Diagnosis & strategy Development
  • Employee Resource Group Services
  • Training Events & Executive Coaching
  • Data analytics
  • Talent recruitment

3. UNITE

1. EMPOWER

3. UNITE

BPLS will host a series of signature events throughout the year to celebrate achievements, support career and personal growth, and provide networking opportunities for the BPLS community and partners including:


  • Annual BPLS Spring Summit including panel discussions to amplify diverse voices and forums for our partners to network and share learnings
  • Bi-annual social networking events to facilitate peer-to-peer networking
  • BPLS Annual Awards to celebrate best practices and excellence across our community and organisations in the sector

Join Us

 Whether you’re an early‑career professional, an experienced leader, an ally, or you represent an organisation committed to change, if you believe in equity, inclusion, and excellence in life sciences, BPLS is your community.

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