Elisha Talley
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in operational excellence and strategic planning. Spearheaded the biotech division's growth, achieving multiple successful drug outcomes. Renowned for team-building and problem-solving skills, I drive performance and enhance collaboration to deliver impactful results in complex environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Launch Therapeutics
07.2025 - Current
- Established company and designed scalable operating model to facilitate rapid growth, overseeing deployment of investments totaling $xxm.
- Directed enterprise-wide performance strategy to drive operational excellence across all functions during execution of six phase 3 global trials, achieving on-time and under-budget delivery on NDA submission
- Implemented partnership and governance frameworks to enhance performance with co-development partners.
Executive Vice President Operations
Launch Therapeutics
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Built core infrastructure to support company growth and operations.
- Set and executed hiring strategy aligning talent acquisition with company goals.
- Established cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and project delivery.
- Implemented policies and procedures optimizing operational efficiency across departments.
Sr Vice President, Global Head of Biotech Operations
PPD
Wilmington, NC
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Instrumental in establishing biotech division and shaping strategic direction as founding member.
- Developed and implemented innovative customer engagement model, enhancing operational cycle times and financial performance.
- Directed enterprise-wide performance strategy for infectious and respiratory disease therapeutic area, achieving multiple successful drug outcomes.
Sr. Vice President Dev Ops and Portfolio Management
PPD
Wilmington, NC
09.2010 - 01.2022
Vice President, Global Head of Biotech Operations
PPD
Wilmington, NC
08.2016 - 04.2019
Vice President, Project Management & Global Therapeutic Head for Infectious and Respiratory Disease
PPD
Wilmington, NC
10.2013 - 08.2016
Executive Director, Project Management
PPD
Wilmington, NC
10.2010 - 10.2013
Sr. Director, Project Management
PPD
Wilmington, NC
06.2007 - 09.2010
- Founding member of PPD Biotech, instrumental in establishing this division and shaping its strategic direction
- Developed and implemented a novel customer engagement model, achieving measurable improvements in operational cycle times and financial performance
- Directed enterprise-wide performance strategy within the Infectious and Respiratory Disease Therapeutic area, resulting in multiple successful drug development programs
Multiple positions
Covance
Nashville, TN
02.1995 - 06.2007
- Directed operational and financial portfolio of Phase II-III clinical trials, achieving on-time delivery and meeting budget targets
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex projects within scope, cost and quality parameters, improving cycle times and client satisfaction
- Executed site start-up, monitoring and close-out activities for global clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accelerating enrollment timelines
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL07.1995
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Organizational leadership
Personal Information
Title: President
Languages
English, English
Therapeutic And Industry Summary
Multiple - including, but not limited to, Infectious Disease, Respiratory, Dermatology, Immunology, Oncology, Phase I-IV, Various, Multi-regional, Led the creation and implementation of several operating models including Biotech operating model at PPD
Timeline
President
Launch Therapeutics
07.2025 - Current
Executive Vice President Operations
Launch Therapeutics
01.2022 - 07.2025
Sr Vice President, Global Head of Biotech Operations
PPD
04.2019 - 01.2022
Vice President, Global Head of Biotech Operations
PPD
08.2016 - 04.2019
Vice President, Project Management & Global Therapeutic Head for Infectious and Respiratory Disease
PPD
10.2013 - 08.2016
Executive Director, Project Management
PPD
10.2010 - 10.2013
Sr. Vice President Dev Ops and Portfolio Management
PPD
09.2010 - 01.2022
Sr. Director, Project Management
PPD
06.2007 - 09.2010
Multiple positions
Covance
02.1995 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University