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John DeSomma

Pearl River,NY

Summary

Administrative and Management Professional Administrative Services | Facilities Management | Project Manager Business Continuity | Capital Budgeting | Coordinator / Team Leader Safety Procedures | Project Management | Familiar with Critical Path Methods

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Vaccine Research Administration

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Pearl River, NY 10965
04.2009 - 05.2010

Pfizer

  • Worked with cross-functional teams for successfully completing each Facility Continuity Plan on time and within budget constraints.

Wyeth

  • Managed a off-site leased facility (84,000 sq. ft.) in Pearl River.
  • Developed an Emergency Evacuation procedure to improve safety for Wyeth colleagues at our off-site Blue Hill facility.
  • Orchestrated an actual evacuation of our space on the 29th thru 31st floors. This successful procedure was adapted by our colleagues in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Co-Project Manager for our Business Continuity efforts at six Vaccine facilities on the east coast.
  • Developed a plan for the relocation of 10 departments back to our site facility; thereby, eliminating 1 floor and saving the company K$500.
  • Developed and managed a capital budget of M$10 for Vaccine Research by departments.
  • Worked as a team member in developing a critical path timeline from Discovery to IND to lessen cost and optimize time.

Associate Director Administration

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Pearl River, NY 10965
08.1993 - 03.2009

Manager Research Services

Lederle Labs
Pearl River, NY
03.1977 - 08.1993

Education

MBA - Industrial Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
05.1974

Business Continuity Certification - Business Continuity

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
07.2002

Course - Accounting the Non-Financial Manager

Wharton
Philadelphia, PA
08.1992

Skills

  • Facilitating projects while developing consensus among competing interests
  • Successfully completing projects on-time and within budget constraints
  • Proven ability to work with all levels of management
  • Using influence without authority in obtaining results
  • Building and cultivating customer relations
  • Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Over 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry

Accomplishments

  • Managed an 84,000 sq. ft off-site leased administration facility.
  • Devised a plan for relocation of 10 departments for new 5-year lease renewal saving $500K.
  • Managed Capital Budgets totaling $10M.
  • Developed an Emergency Evacuation procedure to improve safety for colleagues following 9/11.
  • Created an Emergency Evacuation Plan and used it as a template for company’s High-Rise Buildings in Pearl River, NY and in our Tokyo, Japan facility.
  • Co-project manager for our Business Continuity efforts at 6 Vaccine Facilities.
  • Supported the VP & Chief Scientific Officer of the Vaccine Division in Administrative Assignments.
  • Collaborated with Researchers and a team to develop a critical path timeline from Discovery to IND
  • Currently obtained Class C License and trained for driving vehicles under 10,000 pounds.

Timeline

Associate Director of Vaccine Research Administration

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
04.2009 - 05.2010

Associate Director Administration

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
08.1993 - 03.2009

Manager Research Services

Lederle Labs
03.1977 - 08.1993

MBA - Industrial Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Business Continuity Certification - Business Continuity

Ursinus College

Course - Accounting the Non-Financial Manager

Wharton
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