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Jacob Teixeira

Boston,MA

Summary

Strategic business leader with over 6 years of experience driving enterprise-level transformation, portfolio optimization, and value creation initiatives in the biotechnology and healthcare technology sectors. Currently co-leading a $30M global operations restructuring with direct CEO and CFO partnership. Proven track record of delivering over $58M in strategic value through financial analysis, cross-functional program leadership, and data-driven strategic recommendations. Expertise in business case development, stakeholder management at the C-suite level, financial modeling, and translating complex strategic initiatives into executable business outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director – Operational Excellence & Innovation

Moderna
Cambridge, MA
01.2022 - Current

Spearheaded enterprise strategy and transformation initiatives for CASL, advising CEO and CFO on portfolio optimization and resource allocation.

Co-led a $30M restructuring initiative relocating operations from US to UK, delivering executive-level business cases with financial modeling and risk analysis.

  • Achieved $27.9M in verified savings through supplier portfolio optimization and contract restructuring, enabling reinvestment in strategic initiatives.
  • Reduced budget variance by 36% using advanced forecasting and scenario planning; developed proprietary decision tools for multi-million-dollar investments.
  • Directed cross-border strategic planning for international expansion, addressing regulatory, sourcing, and operational risks.
  • Established a global PBMC Clinical Site Network (15+ sites), realizing 22% cost reduction while enhancing flexibility and risk diversification.
  • Implemented an enterprise project management system rollout, improving portfolio visibility and reducing cycle time by 18%.
  • Created mentorship and capability-building programs that cut new-hire ramp time by 40%.

Associate Director – Clinical Operations

Precision for Medicine, Biospecimen Solutions
Norton, MA
01.2022 - 12.2022

Directed business operations and strategic planning across three divisions, with $20M+ P&L responsibility.

Led cross-functional team of 12, aligning operational capabilities with corporate growth strategies.

  • Optimized processes for BioStorage turnaround, reducing backlog by 75% and boosting client satisfaction by 35%.
  • Co-developed go-to-market strategies for new services, contributing $15M in revenue growth.
  • Managed over 30 strategic accounts, achieving 98% client retention through partnership-focused engagement.
  • Built and scaled a global biospecimen supplier network, ensuring compliance and cost competitiveness.
  • Conducted operational due diligence for biobank partnerships, assessing financial viability and scalability.
  • Expanded market positioning through executive-approved business case initiatives.

Project Manager

Precision for Medicine
Norton, MA
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Renegotiated contracts, saving over $500K; led onboarding and contracting of more than 20 biomarker sites, expanding sourcing capabilities, reducing supply chain risk, and improving strategic flexibility for business growth.
  • Redesigned the procurement workflow with a 30% cycle time reduction, presenting a business case to leadership, resulting in standardized protocols adopted enterprise-wide.

Implementation Specialist

MEDITECH
Canton, MA
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Managed 20+ EHR accounts; led software customization and implementation at 25+ HCA sites.
  • Improved deployment documentation and blood bank workflows for new lab systems.
  • Provided market insights influencing product development roadmap and feature prioritization decisions, contributing to strategic product evolution.
  • Partnered with healthcare executives to align technology implementations with institutional strategic objectives, maintaining 100% client satisfaction and driving strategic partnership renewals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science & Psychology

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
01.2016

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Planning & Portfolio Optimization
  • Procurement & Contract Negotiation
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Vendor Management
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Smartsheet Automation
  • Business Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • KPI Dashboarding

Professional Development

  • Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation Techniques
  • M&A Fundamentals & Transaction Structuring (self-directed study)
  • Corporate Strategy & Portfolio Management frameworks
  • Active participant in biotech and life sciences strategy forums

Timeline

Associate Director – Operational Excellence & Innovation

Moderna
01.2022 - Current

Associate Director – Clinical Operations

Precision for Medicine, Biospecimen Solutions
01.2022 - 12.2022

Project Manager

Precision for Medicine
01.2020 - 12.2021

Implementation Specialist

MEDITECH
01.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science & Psychology

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Jacob Teixeira