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Brennan Fournier

Belmont ,MA

Summary

Hardworking, proven communicator, with the ability to learn quickly and thrive in creative environments. I combine my passion for technological innovation and exemplary business acumen to help bring discoveries from ideation to commercialization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant

Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2024 - Current
  • Supported the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) and its nationwide health innovation network
  • Develop and implement engagement strategies, acting as a key liaison between the federal agency, consortium management firms, and network members
  • Develop and execute communication strategies to expand and strengthen the network globally
  • Manage senior executives participation at high-profile public events and conferences, ensuring seamless coordination, staffing of personnel, detailed planning and flawless execution
  • Track and facilitate events from planning through execution, overseeing the agency's contributions
  • Establish and implement communication protocols to boost engagement and network growth nationwide
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve integration and eliminate silos
  • Mentor junior consultants, helping them enhance their professional skills and contribute more effectively to projects
  • Present findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans

Innovation Activation Manager, BARDA Alliance

Johnson & Johnson
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to support business targets
  • Support management of the external engagement budget, including assistance coordinating contracts, ensuring Healthcare Compliance, and monitoring expenses
  • Work with cross-functional teams to implement activations, including launch strategies, management of the project plan, and reporting ROI and metrics to ensure execution success
  • Responsible for planning, executing, and tracking lead generation campaigns to grow initiatives
  • Lead large marquee events, including symposiums, presence at conferences and annual engagements
  • Manage and grow relationships with strategic partners to drive new initiatives forward globally
  • Utilize data to generate insights and drive continued iteration for data-driven strategy
  • Generate innovative ideas to promote our brand, our mission, our ecosystem and our portfolio of companies
  • Coordinate and manage high visibility visits, both internal and external
  • Lead after action reviews and debriefs to establish best practices and nurture an environment of continuous learning
  • Cross-train existing employees to maximize team agility and performance

IMPACT Program Manager

University of Massachusetts Lowell
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Serve as the senior program manager for government funded programs and incubator operations at the University innovation hubs
  • Responsible for growing a medical device and biotech accelerator center to co-exist within the University
  • Sustain and nurture business relationships with startup companies, industry life sciences professionals, corporate sponsors, and ecosystem stakeholders
  • Manage the process of recruiting, evaluating, and integrating stakeholders into ongoing initiatives and programs
  • Responsible for all contractual reporting requirements, delivering growth strategies and managing the innovation portfolio
  • Solicit stakeholder feedback and appropriately leverage it to establish goals, direction, and a vision to improve and expand program offerings
  • Utilize technical expertise to create tailored educational curriculums to advance innovation in different scientific areas
  • Engage with industry partners to identify new opportunities for collaboration to strengthen and expand government funded programs
  • Responsible for company sourcing diligence, inquiry screening, evaluation and the overall management of the startup selection process

Program Manager

University of Massachusetts Lowell
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Create and develop programming, manage event logistics and drive marketing activity for University innovation Hubs
  • Enhance operating procedures through workflow evaluation and the implementation of digital tools
  • Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the science and business potential of startup companies for inclusion into University programs and initiatives
  • Manage ongoing and source for new relationships with corporate, strategic and government partners
  • Lead innovation competitions for government funded programs and digital health initiatives, including managing the solicitation process
  • Manage onboarding and renewal process for innovation portfolio, track EH&S approval and draft space agreements

Operations Assistant

University of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Ensure that day-to-day operations are fulfilled
  • Attend meetings, conferences and events on behalf of the Director
  • Prepare agency reports, handle operational expenses and set meeting agendas
  • Responsible for creating marketing material and content
  • Strengthen current business relationships and develop new ones to amplify programming and initiatives
  • Responsible for event promotion, planning and execution
  • Manage and direct student interns
  • Initiate, organize and implement standard operating procedures

Education

Master of Science - Innovative Technology And Entrepreneurship

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2019

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Benchmarking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Marketing Communications
  • Data Analysis and Documentation
  • Event Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Project Management
  • New Venture Creation

Hobbies

  • Health and Wellness
  • Swimming
  • Fostering Community

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2024 - Current

Innovation Activation Manager, BARDA Alliance

Johnson & Johnson
05.2022 - 01.2024

IMPACT Program Manager

University of Massachusetts Lowell
06.2021 - 04.2022

Program Manager

University of Massachusetts Lowell
09.2019 - 05.2021

Operations Assistant

University of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Innovative Technology And Entrepreneurship

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Massachusetts Lowell
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