DIA is an educational and charitable, nonprofit association, made up of individual members who volunteer to serve as program and activity leaders. Volunteers are DIA's strength. The knowledge, commitment and talent of staff, directors, members and volunteers drive DIA's success.

DIA's Core Values include:

Passion for our Mission and Vision

DIA serves and develops members by providing a neutral, global forum that promotes the exchange of information critical to their performance as professionals in the pharmaceutical and related industries. DIA members, staff and Directors are passionate about this mission and are deeply committed to its execution.

DIA benefits from the services of a large group of volunteer members who contribute significantly to the value of programs. We seek to instill in these volunteers the same passion for DIA, its mission and membership, in order to encourage those who serve and may be interested to serve to become involved in DIA during the duration of their professional lives.

Integrity

DIA members, staff and Directors are committed to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and honesty in all that we do. We conduct ourselves at all times in a professional and ethical manner. We will deal fairly with our members, suppliers, collaborators and staff. Honesty, openness and transparency are essential aspects of the way we conduct our business. The staff and Directors recognize that it is a privilege to serve in this capacity, and as such, will not breach our fiduciary responsibilities in any way that might result in any actual or perceived personal benefit.

Accountability and Trust

The work of the DIA is built on human relationships with our members, staff, Directors, suppliers and collaborators. We are committed to keeping those relationships strong by communicating openly about our business practices, being transparent about our performance, and remaining accountable for our conduct. We manage the organization responsibly in order to maintain the confidence, respect, and trust of our customers, members, volunteers, partners and other audiences. We are reliable, dependable and accountable for our actions.

Treating People with Respect and Dignity

DIA expects its members, staff, and Directors to treat people with respect and dignity. We deal with each other as colleagues. We respect each other enough to tell the truth. We listen to each other even when we disagree. We demonstrate fairness, consistency and compassion in our interactions with others. Compassion is a way of acting that is mindful and supportive of individual differences and reflects concerns about the needs of others.

Diversity

We value diversity in our membership and our work force. Our aim is to provide a consistent worldwide standard of protection from threats, harassment, and discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors that have no bearing on the outcomes of our work. We seek to create a diverse work force that reflects the skills we need to succeed. Incorporating a commitment to diversity will result in the delivery of higher quality services to our members.

Neutrality

DIA provides a neutral global forum for its members for the purpose of exchange and dissemination of information relevant to the professional education and development of its members. It does not lobby, and it does not take a partisan stance on any issue.

DIA does provide a forum (via conferences, workshops, teleconferences, publications) for government and regulatory agencies to present views on regulations, policies and programs, as well as for individuals and organizations holding contrary views to present them. In constructing these educational opportunities, DIA attempts to balance the agenda so that the audience receives a fair representation of all the relevant aspects of issues, and it does not attempt to manipulate the audience response in any way.

Preservation of the neutrality of this forum is essential to the success and continued existence of DIA.

Social Responsibility

DIA has a strong and demonstrated commitment to the improvement of society through the exchange of information and ideas that should lead to greater access and usage of ethical drugs, and a better understanding of the health and economic outcomes from drugs. We encourage the support of charitable, civic, educational, and cultural causes through our Philanthropy program and by encouraging our staff to participate in public service activities that are consistent with our charitable purpose.