Lahra Sabina Tillman, SPHR
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Enterprising and agile Human Resource Leader specializing in innovative biotech and engineering environments. Possesses a high degree of business acumen with ability to sense-make and identify leading indicators. Proven ability to drive organizational change and talent solutions in matrixed environments. Often sought after for business critical and people sensitive projects. Skilled at creating value and change readiness in people. Recognized for inspiring teams to excel through social, emotional, and cultural intelligence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
HRBP US/EU
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Led organizational and cultural change to overcome liabilities of origin; building domestic credibility and adoption of local norms;
- Coached and advised C Suite and Sr leaders on communications and human capital strategy;
- Globalization Leadership Team member, architected change management strategy and implementation;
- Optimized benefits/ long term incentive offerings to reduce cost (-80K+) and increase market competitivity, including 401K and RSU grants;
- Moved company onto an integrated HRIS platform from a PEO; introduced and automated Talent Acquisition best practices, pre boarding and feedback mechanisms;
- Led the Organizational Talent Review; enhanced and automated a performance management process that emphasizes continuous communication, goal setting, values, transparency, and development;
- Addressed complex legal, labor and employee relations issues related to Covid 19, policies, performance, and spin off of new legal entity;
- Targeted L&D efforts to build leadership skills, increase job competency, communication, cultural intelligence and ensure operation within the law;
- Implemented compensation framework, mapped roles for two legal entities, created and refined compensation strategy;
- Designed/facilitated 'Enhanced Interviewing', 'Giving and Receiving Feedback' and 'Careers in the Biotech and Drug Development Industry' sessions for internal and external audiences;
- Designed Rewards and Recognition Program that pulled through core values and incentivized innovation; entrepreneurship and cross functional collaboration;
- Created a US/China multicultural mentorship and development program to provide global clinical and regulatory industry education MD/Ph.Ds.;
- Served in an advisory role driving operational excellence;
- Organized/facilitated numerous multi-cultural trainings, focus groups and team building events (on and off site).
HRBP-Engineering
Boeing, Aurora Flight Science Division
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders to make people decisions aligned to strategy and business goals. Addressed complex employee relations issues and local HR Covid-19 response;
- Designed Change Management roadmap supporting integration into Boeing. Conducted multi-level interviews, mapped networks, identified influencers and early adapters, made intervention proposals and recommendations;
- Performed compensation audits, analyzed career ladders and compensation schemes to ensure strategic accuracy/alignment of larger global organization;
- Formed Employee Engagement teams to drive innovative solutions to advance business processes and retain rare and rising talent;
- Led the formation of 6 Boeing Resource Groups designed to amplify inclusion and address the remote and VUCA climate of COVID-19;
- Developed Aurora’s first formal Mentorship Program incorporating Global Survey feedback, aligning to development and retention strategy;
- Created 'Managing Organization Change and Transition' and 'Influencing Without Authority' workshops designed to support Leadership integration into Boeing;
- Designed, organized, and facilitated 2-day full company New Employee Immersion events with Executive Leadership;
- Conducted comprehensive qualitative trend analysis on employees exiting organization;
- Re-vamped and centralized on-boarding process with a focus on assimilation and acceleration of new hires into organization.
Independent Consultant
06.2012 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Health Policy Associates, HR Consulting for a provider of quality, regulatory and clinical trial services supporting the pharma/device industry;
- Professional Coaching, worked with individuals to deepen perspective, strategize opportunities, overcome barriers, and reach goals;
- City of Boston Women’s Commission, Facilitated AAUW Salary Negotiation workshops targeted to women and minorities;
- Truthcures.org, served as a scientific and patient advocate addressing Tick Borne Disease Diagnostics. Presented to the FDA, MA Board of Medical Registration, and various high level health care policy officials, provided Massachusetts support to Sr. UN Advisor;
- Health Policy Associates, HR Consulting for a provider of quality, regulatory and clinical trial services supporting the pharma/device industry;
HR Project Manager, Oncology Development and Global Medical Affairs
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Key member of HR M&A Team for business unit undergoing complex acquisition and subsequent integration. Provided expertise and training on workforce planning, internal workstreams, and global HR technologies supporting retention of key leaders and employee engagement;
- Executed a business-critical reorganization that included a reduction in work force;
- Prepared Organizational Talent Review, retention, and succession planning by deploying a variety of assessment tools;
- Drove Talent and Performance Management processes for business unit. Facilitated targeted trainings, drafted communication, established HR timelines;
- Collaborated with Global Leadership Teams to support corporate business strategy and initiatives; Key member on Global Reward and Recognition Committee;
- Analyzed sensitive Global HR data, strategized, and negotiated opportunities;
- Managed partnerships and external consulting services to deliver professional development services and programs.
HR Specialist
Novartis Precision Medicine
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Reporting to the Global Head of HR, charged with establishing Molecular Diagnostics, and autonomous start-up group with Novartis. Supported acquisition and integration of new leadership;
- Led HR Operations and supported creation and design of global reporting structure spanning 4 legal entities, 5 locations, on-boarded first associate to Shanghai, China;
- Managed and resolved highly complex financial and benefits concerns related to intercompany transfers, mergers, acquisitions, pensions, years of service, transactional cash rewards, differed stock units;
- Business Unit benefits and analytics expert; Managed queries, concerns, communications to increase engagement, mitigate risk and support employee value proposition;
- Employee Engagement; 'About Novartis' Workshops and Corporate Citizenship Program Facilitator;
- Deployed and maintained high level Global and HRIS systems and structure;
- Global Employee Survey; identified risks and key data points influencing change initiatives to support the growth and alignment of business unit;
- Managed business critical group relocation of associates from external legal entity.
Laboratory Manager
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research at MIT
06.2001 - 01.2009
- Managed all aspects of multi award winning research lab, including HR, Ops, and finance. Directly responsible for 2+ million budget, 25+ research projects and aligning human capital. Orchestrated review process, salary increases and addressed employee issues. Participated MIT Faculty Searches. Served as communications expert on behalf of lab, including with NIH and other Administrators;
Administrative/Ops
Moldyn, Photon Research Associates
10.1997 - 06.2001
- Supported the overall management of the day-to-day operations of a young Biotech firm. Provided direct assistance to a staff of nine investigators, Vice President, and several programming personnel. Prepared Access database of potential pharmaceutical collaborators. Conducted Pharmaceutical informational searches. Managed MIT student interns.
Education
Intro Law, Political Geography, Multicultural Communication
Anglo American College
Prague, Czech RepublicCzech History, Irish History, American Literature, Czech Religion and culture, European history, Economics and Eastern European Politics
Charles University
Prague, Czech RepublicBusiness and Communications
Long Island University – Southampton Campus
Long Island, NYCollege Preparatory School
The Stony Brook School
Skills
- Strategic Business Partnering
- Leadership Development
- Employee relations
- Organizational Development
- Talent Management
- Change Management
- Analytics
- Acquisitions/Integrations
Languages
- English, Native
- German, Proficient
- Czech, Elementary
Professional Development
- Villanova HRM Certificate Program; World at Work, Various Coursework;
- Scismic, 2024 learning series presenter 'Talent Strategy for a Market In Flux'.
- Professional Executive and Personal Coaching Course Completion 'The Coaches Training Institute';
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Training, Mediation Works Inc, Suffolk University;
- Change X; People Centered Change Implementation by Changefirst;
- Using Cultural Intelligence to Adapt to Wherever You Are, David Livermore, Culture Intelligence Institute;
- Culture Intelligence for Business Development, David Livermore, Culture Intelligence Institute;
- Workshops: Managing Within the Law, Managing Tough Conversations; Negotiation for Results; Targets to Therapy;
- Communication to Influence; Compensation Trends and Practices in the Biopharma Market Place; Exploring Unconscious Assumptions;
Timeline
HRBP US/EU
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group
03.2021 - 01.2023
HRBP-Engineering
Boeing, Aurora Flight Science Division
02.2019 - 12.2020
Independent Consultant
06.2012 - 02.2019
HR Project Manager, Oncology Development and Global Medical Affairs
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
01.2012 - 02.2013
HR Specialist
Novartis Precision Medicine
01.2009 - 12.2011
Laboratory Manager
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research at MIT
06.2001 - 01.2009
Administrative/Ops
Moldyn, Photon Research Associates
10.1997 - 06.2001
Intro Law, Political Geography, Multicultural Communication
Anglo American College
Czech History, Irish History, American Literature, Czech Religion and culture, European history, Economics and Eastern European Politics
Charles University
Business and Communications
Long Island University – Southampton Campus
College Preparatory School
The Stony Brook School
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