Designed with Merck in collaboration with Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S), the Merck Drexel Advanced Leadership Program for Diverse Suppliers (ALP) focuses on application, and is supported by evidenced-based research and practitioner-industry experience.
Applications are currently open for the 2023 Merck Drexel Advanced Leadership Program for Diverse Suppliers Program. Applications are due April 7, 2023.
To be considered for this unique learning opportunity, suppliers must submit an online application and be able to commit fully to the program dates. There are limited seats available. Applications will be reviewed by the Drexel and Merck program team, and selected participants are notified by the end of April.
The ALP integrated program modules support an overarching theme of growing and scaling small and/or diverse businesses by building the leadership abilities and business acumen of diverse business owners. Lead by an interdisciplinary faculty/subject-matter expert team, each module provides an experiential and applied approach to executive development.
Participants also complete a customized Drexel LeBow leadership assessment, which provides them with an individualized report used to guide their leadership and development plan.
The ALP concludes with a Request for Proposal (RFP) Capstone Challenge. Participants use the RFP portfolio elements they have been building throughout the program to prepare and present their company to the challenge panel. The RFP challenge offers an invaluable experience through the coaching and feedback participants receive on their response and overall company performance.
| Module | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ONE: Leadership Intensive | June 20-21, 2023: 2 days | Virtual Live (synchronous) |
| TWO: Finance | Week of July 13th & August 24, 2023: 2 sessions | Virtual Live (synchronous) |
| THREE: Digital Marketing and Leadership Check-in | September 14-15, 2023: 2 sessions | Virtual Live (synchronous) |
| FOUR: Business Intensive | October 18-20, 2023: 3 days | In-person @ Drexel University’s Philadelphia, PA Campus |
* Schedule is subject to change.
Participants have an opportunity to engage with faculty, their peers and Merck organizational leaders in thought-provoking, facilitated discussion that enhances self-reflection and personal development while building relationships across the broader community network.
This will be a combination of virtual and in-person. The program is four months, launching in June 2023 where the first three modules will be virtual, the fourth module and program graduation will be in person.
Should you be selected and accept the offer to attend, the tuition will be fully sponsored by Merck. The only costs that you will incur are logistics as needed.
View the videos below to see the graduates of the Merck Drexel Advanced Leadership Program for Diverse Suppliers and hear from them how the program helped to accelerate their careers.
Merck Drexel Graduation Part One
Merck Drexel Graduation Part Two
Thank you for your interest in the Merck Advanced Leadership Program for Diverse Suppliers. We look forward to connecting with you.
Steven Fisher
Corporate Communications Manager
(215) 895-1750
spf42@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 426