'Can you have it all?' Exploring perceived gender roles in leadership through the lens of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's clinical fellows 2023/24.

Background: Women often face the challenge of balancing professional growth with societal expectations around family and household responsibilities. Conversely, men encounter limitations due to restrictive paternity leave policies, often receiving undue praise for basic parenting duties. Through the lens of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's clinical fellows 2023/24, we explore the question: 'Can you have it all?'

Methods: We explore stereotypical gender norms alongside the challenges and expectations faced by individuals of all genders on their leadership journeys.