Experienced in strategic planning and project management, qualified candidate for desired position. Throughout career, effectively led cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery of high-impact initiatives. Strength lies in ability to communicate with stakeholders and maintain operational efficiency. Proven background in these areas, well-equipped to contribute to success of any organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Global Project Leader, Pipeline and Project Management, ACCPC
BAYER CONSUMER HEALTH
02.2021 - Current
Significant Project Management and Industry experience in Consumer Goods, Pharma or Foods with a proven track record in leading individuals and teams in cross-functional international environments, as well as in achieving superior results as a project leader
Experience leading projects in a complex matrix organization
Work closely with the Technical Innovation Directors/Leads (TPLs) ensuring strategic alignment from feasibility through development and launch
Ensure consistency and appropriateness of global project management principles and best practices, oversees the assessment of all project risks, develops necessary mitigations and provides relevant and transparent project information to senior management and stakeholders
Lead cross-functional Global Project Team (GPT) and hold GPT members including R&D, Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, PS and Country functions accountable for their deliverables on his/her projects
Ensure planning and project management is guided by the established governance and project management processes and is appropriate for the specific project
Allow flexibility in approach for efficient and effective delivery where project scope permits, in close communication with R&D Unit Head and GCT leader
Manage end-to-end budget for her/his NPD project, including all internal and external resource costs
Oversee risk assessments and identify barriers for the project and develop clearly outlined mitigation and solution options and opportunities for enhanced project success
Escalate issues as needed to ensure necessary decisions and course correction prior to offtrack events occurring
Collaborate closely with Commercial Lead throughout the entire development phase to ensure commercial alignment
Ensure, after successful launch in lead brands include Alka Seltzer Plus, Claritin, Aleve, Afrin, globally
Received Multiple Top Performance and other awards
Commercial Transformation Lead (consultant)
TEVA
11.2020 - 02.2021
Worked cross-functionally to address on-going and emerging business goals; managed a myriad of agencies to ensure best practices in manufacturing including the United States Department of Defense to uphold requirements
Director, Global Project Management, New Product Development; Innovation Lead, HBA products
GUEST SUPPLY, A SYSCO COMPANY
02.2017 - 10.2020
Lead team of five Project Managers driving key strategic projects new product development (NPD), product claims, key process improvements and more to drive delivery of the product pipeline and growth
Partnered with cross-functional teams, successfully introduced over 20 new product programs, including comprehensive manufacturing migrations, retail contract fill, and baseline business changes such as formulation and graphic refresh efforts
Consistently met retail brand and major hotel chain owners’ expectations (such as Marriott and Hilton globally) in an ever-evolving market landscape; transformed the NPD workstream into a full Project Management Organization (PMO) fine-tuning process along the way
Created and socialized global business partners on the PMO NPD Playbook
Helped to navigate and pioneer efficiencies cross functionally through parallel business development
Coordinated, managed and documented monthly Innovation Steering Committee/Stage-Gate Innovation meetings
Collaborated with IT and cross-functional teams to develop amenity portal to achieve 100% transparency on all-new program and stages of development
2019
Awarded lucrative RSU package as part of leadership retention program
Staff Manager, Consumer Global Design Project Management
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
06.2014 - 02.2017
Managed staff of 5 supporting new product launches across enterprise (Baby, Beauty, Consumer Healthcare & OTC franchises) ensuring team successfully implemented assigned launches on time with adherence to governance
Promoted from Project Leader of global design projects within the design management Center of Excellence in support of the beauty franchise (global skincare): Aveeno, Aveeno Baby, RoC, Clean & Clear, Lubriderm, Women’s Rogaine, Listerine and Neutrogena Cosmetics brands in 2014
Utilized consumer insights successfully led numerous projects from innovation through commercialization of the new design, brand hierarchy, package redesign, brand positioning
Ensured R&D stability and compatibility
Participated in global skincare strategy and decision-making forums; provide leadership, perspective and innovative thinking in support of franchise goals
Act as the 'go-to' person for all franchise-related project opportunities through enterprise stage-gate process
Navigated and successfully achieved alignment cross functionally and with the global team of Design Strategy, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Package Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, Sales and Logistics business partners
Digital/Communications Manager
BECTON DICKINSON (BD)
07.2013 - 06.2014
Applied extensive patient insights, successfully managed development of comprehensive regional and global iPad applications that supported how BD products and services within the Med/Surg and Women’s’ healthcare business units help to deliver on improved clinical outcomes without compromising patient satisfaction
Agilely interacted with all key stakeholders and business partners to identify market intelligence, scope, budget and timeline
Wrote creative briefs (SOWs)
Led kickoff meetings and collaborate with Graphics Lab (GL) medical writers, editors, proofreaders, designers, Java developers, and account management
Provided animation direction to designers
Presented to global leaders; partnered with external agencies
Project Manager
PHOENIX MARKETING SOLUTIONS
11.2012 - 07.2013
Oversaw and executed all types of medical education and communications programs, including speaker training meetings, advisory boards, and interactive media for pharmaceutical companies such as Otsuka
Developed extensive print and digital materials in support of all events interfacing regularly with Client’s regulatory and legal teams to ensure compliance
Coached and developed team members
Created and managed timelines and budget; developed communications/programs in support of Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs)
Communications/Program Manager/Senior Implementation Lead
EXPRESS SCRIPTS (formerly MEDCO HEALTH)
01.2006 - 10.2012
Led, guided, and participated in branding, marketing, sales, and account management
Helped create and produce sales and marketing collateral, and support account teams in promotion of mail-order service for generic pharmaceuticals including budget development
Engaged in development and execution of business plans to achieve clients’ strategic goals
Created print and digital open enrollment materials, ad hoc communications outlining Rx-specific messaging, and other marketing materials for on-boarding of Fortune 100 corporate and healthcare clients
Collaborated in creation and execution of communications regarding plan changes; manage member conversion programs with focus on drug management, generics, and OTC initiatives, ensuring successful adherence to projects scope, time and budget management
Received Exceptional Employee rating each year of tenure, as well as numerous performance awards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fordham University
Bronx, NY
Skills
Project management
Strategic leadership
Analytical thinking
Coaching and mentoring
Relationship building
Decision-making
Team collaboration and leadership
Process improvement
Key relationship management
Affiliations
HBA
GROW
Certification
PMP
Top Performance Awards 2023, 2024
Reserved for those individuals who go above and beyond showcasing exceptional performance.
Timeline
Associate Director, Global Project Leader, Pipeline and Project Management, ACCPC
BAYER CONSUMER HEALTH
02.2021 - Current
Commercial Transformation Lead (consultant)
TEVA
11.2020 - 02.2021
Director, Global Project Management, New Product Development; Innovation Lead, HBA products
GUEST SUPPLY, A SYSCO COMPANY
02.2017 - 10.2020
Staff Manager, Consumer Global Design Project Management
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
06.2014 - 02.2017
Digital/Communications Manager
BECTON DICKINSON (BD)
07.2013 - 06.2014
Project Manager
PHOENIX MARKETING SOLUTIONS
11.2012 - 07.2013
Communications/Program Manager/Senior Implementation Lead
EXPRESS SCRIPTS (formerly MEDCO HEALTH)
01.2006 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fordham University
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