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LAHRA Tillman, SPHR

Cambridge,MA

Summary

Strategic and accomplished Human Resources Leader with experience ranging from start-ups to multinationals. Deep expertise in innovative biotech, pharma and engineering environments. Possesses a high degree of business acumen with the ability to forecast trends and identify leading indicators. Expert in driving organizational development and talent solutions in matrixed environments. Skilled at inspiring teams to excel through social, emotional, and cultural intelligence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HRBP US/EU (Director Level)

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Directed people strategy initiatives across US and EU regions (R&D & Business Development); enhancing organizational performance by aligning HR processes with business objectives;
  • Advised C-suite executives on human capital strategy; successfully transformed performance management processes;
  • Spearheaded cultural transformation initiatives, improving credibility and addressed liabilities of origin;
  • Implemented a compensation framework for dual legal entities; refined salary mapping and improved retention rates of critical talent;
  • Architected and implemented adoption of talent management practices across global teams;
  • Optimized employee benefits strategy, achieving annual savings of over $80K and improving competitive positioning in the market;
  • Transitioned company unto an integrated HRIS platform; automating talent acquisition, benefits management and onboarding processes;
  • Navigated complex legal challenges related to COVID-19; drafted policies that ensured compliance and maintained employee relations during necessary transitions;
  • Designed targeted leadership development programs, improving job competency, compliance and cultural intelligence among employees;
  • Developed a global Clinical mentorship program for MDs; enhanced development opportunities and knowledge sharing between US and China teams;
  • Organized and conducted focus groups that fostered collaboration and improved team dynamics across global sites;

HRBP-Engineering (Sr. Manager/AD Level)

Boeing, Aurora Flight Science Division
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Maximized organizational performance through strategic people partnerships with engineering leaders and stakeholders, aligning HR initiatives with business goals;
  • Designed Change Management roadmap supporting integration into Boeing, enhancing team effectiveness and engagement;
  • Performed compensation audits, analyzed career ladders and compensation schemes to ensure strategic accuracy/alignment of larger global organization;
  • Re-vamped and centralized on-boarding process with a focus on assimilation and acceleration of new hires into organization;
  • Conducted comprehensive qualitative trend analysis on employees exiting organization; supporting increased retention;
  • 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;
  • Designed “Managing Organizational Change” leadership workshops that equipped managers with critical change management and influencing skills;
  • Organized, and facilitated 2-day full company New Employee Immersion events with Executive Leadership;
  • Developed Aurora’s first formal Mentorship Program incorporating Global Survey feedback, aligning to development and retention strategy;

Independent Consultant
06.2012 - 02.2019
  • Provided strategic HR consulting to Health Policy Associates, 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;
  • Served as a scientific and patient advocate addressing Tick Borne Disease Diagnostics, presenting insights to the FDA and other health policy officials, influencing regulatory approaches and improving patient care standards;

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 workforce;
  • Prepared Organizational Talent Review, retention, and succession planning by deploying a variety of assessment tools;
  • Drove Talent and Performance Management processes for business unit. Designed and facilitated targeted trainings;
  • Collaborated with Global HR Leadership 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;
  • Established and scaled business unit HR framework, designing organizational structure across 4 legal entities and 5 locations;
  • Implemented global reporting structures utilizing HR analytics to inform strategic workforce planning, directly influencing organizational design and team effectiveness;
  • 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.
  • Led strategic talent management initiatives, onboarding the first associate in Shanghai, boosting international team engagement;
  • Business Unit benefits and analytics expert; Managed queries, concerns, communications to increase engagement, mitigate risk and support employee value proposition;
  • Facilitated “About Novartis” and other corporate programs enhancing employee engagement;

Laboratory Manager

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research at MIT
06.2001 - 01.2009
  • Directed all aspects of a multi award-winning research laboratory with a $2M budget and 25+ active projects, enhancing organizational performance and efficiency. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including NIH, to drive growth and improvements.

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

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
Long Island, NY

College Preparatory School

The Stony Brook School

Skills

  • Strategic Business Partnering
  • Organizational Development
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management
  • Compensation/Analytics
  • Employee Relations

Certification

  • Villanova HRM Certificate Program; World at Work, Various Coursework;
  • Scismic, 2024 learning series presenter 'Talent Strategy for a Market In Flux'.
  • 'The Coaches Training Institute'; Executive and Personal Coaching Course Completion
  • 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;

Languages

English: Native/ Bilingual
German: Professional
Czech: Limited

Timeline

HRBP US/EU (Director Level)

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group
03.2021 - 01.2023

HRBP-Engineering (Sr. Manager/AD Level)

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

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

Intro Law, Political Geography, Multicultural Communication

Anglo American College

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