Celeste Miranda Teissonniere
Summary
Results-driven Continuous Improvement & PMO Lead with a Bioengineering background, dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies while upholding high quality standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimize processes, successfully implementing projects that deliver substantial business value throughout the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement & PMO Lead
AbbVie
Barceloneta, PR
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented PMO governance processes, policies and standards.
- Coordinate resources across multiple departments to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Provide direction to project teams on the use of PMO best practices, tools, templates, and methodologies.
- Facilitate meetings between senior management, sponsors, and team members to review progress toward objectives (PMO Governance).
- Lead a cost-saving project of $300K for alternative cleaning detergents in manufacturing.
- Lead the performance plan for QC Capital Equipment implementation of outstanding RCEs to support the obsolescence and data integrity initiatives.
- Support the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, such as DMAIC, Kaizen, and 5S, across the organization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas of operational inefficiency, and develop solutions utilizing OpEx methodologies.
- Lead the Tier 3 cross-functional team to discuss weekly metrics and mitigate potential Perfect Index impact.
- Participate in Tier 2 SVP and BDS daily meetings to identify OpEx initiatives, and support departments in mitigation strategies.
- LSS Green Belt trained, with a target certification in 2025.
Senior Project Manager: PMO
OcyonBio
Aguadilla, PR
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Generated detailed project plans with established timelines and manage workstreams for the Technical Transfer of Biosimilars from India to PR, startup of Drug Substance and Drug Products GMP facility, and department key process improvements.
- Led the Business Development Team to generate new business proposals for potential clients in the Biologics and Cell & Gene Therapy industries.
- Developed and implemented new PMO policies and processes that provide guidance and full accountability at all levels of the organization.
- Made changes to the project scope and cost, if required, and implemented the most effective change management processes to keep the project up to date.
- Established initial project budgets, and regularly track actual costs to projected costs for construction and equipment procurement.
- Tracked and communicated project status, issues, risks, and decisions to the senior leadership team.
Manager, Project Manager: PMO, OpEx
Bristol Myers Squibb
Syracuse, NY
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Lead planning and execution of Site P1/P2 projects, which included strategic run-the-business initiatives and process improvements within multiple departments.
- Developed business case and project charters, defined scope and resource requirements, and lead all project activities including kickoff and recurring status meetings for successful completion of key milestones.
- Facilitated decision-making while proactively identifying and escalating issues to the appropriate cross-functional team.
- Leader of OLA (Organization for Latino Achievements Resource Group) and member of the Syracuse Cultural Council (SCC) - Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Associate Validation Engineer: F&E
Bristol Myers Squibb
Syracuse, NY
04.2016 - 06.2020
- Responsible for delivering validation projects arising from change controls, capital projects, shutdown, and revalidation program, under strict deadlines to ensure customer success.
- Generated Qualification/Validation documents, such as IQ/OQ/PQ, Investigation Reports, Validation Project Plans, and other Technical Reports.
- Validation lead for the Quality and Microbiological Control Departments Lab Relocation Capital Project and SME for Airflow Visualization Studies of Grade A/ISO 5/ISO 8 BSCs and UAMs.
- Validation lead in Manufacturing meetings discussing validation requirements for process improvement work and coordinating executions, ensuring work was completed “right first time”.
Manufacturing Associate: Syringe Filling AML14
Amgen
Juncos, PR
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Monitored production and conducted efficient machine changeovers while ensuring product meets quality specifications and daily production goals were achieved.
- Worked according to GMP regulations (SOPs, MBRs), adhered to good aseptic techniques/best practices, and gained knowledge of parenteral and biotechnology processes.
- Performed inspections during production to detect quality problems and inspected finished products to verify conformance with customer requirements.
- Delivered manufacturing requirements and attained production schedule to properly plan, forecast and meet demand.
- Escalated manufacturing issues to management and quality assurance to identify solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
Syracuse University, College of Engineering And Computer Science
Syracuse NY05.2015
Skills
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- Manufacturing Processes
- Equipment and Process Validation
- Team Leadership
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- DCA
- MAXIMO
- TrackWise
- Infinity
- Power BI
- Minitap
References
References are available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Continuous Improvement & PMO Lead
AbbVie
02.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager: PMO
OcyonBio
03.2022 - 02.2024
Manager, Project Manager: PMO, OpEx
Bristol Myers Squibb
06.2020 - 03.2022
Associate Validation Engineer: F&E
Bristol Myers Squibb
04.2016 - 06.2020
Manufacturing Associate: Syringe Filling AML14
Amgen
09.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
Syracuse University, College of Engineering And Computer Science
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