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MARY PAT SADDLER

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic senior technology executive with 20+ years of pharmaceutical experience in strategy delivery, digital transformation and fostering teamwork & talent. Proven record of success in building high performing teams and managing rapid change, while generating solid business results through innovation and practical application. Unique industry acumen developed through broad engagement in large, complex global organizations. Strategic change expert with strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Recognized 3rd party management capabilities with excellent commercial awareness. Enthusiastic leader of large organizations, empowering and developing talent as a disciple of Servant Leadership.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Bunge
Chesterfield, MO

Executive Consultant, IT Strategy & Transformation
11.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: https://bunge.com/
  • Facilitating delivery of hundreds of strategic programs supporting the merger of Viterra through the creation of a global PMO and governance model to effectively manage $500M in simultaneous technology spend across 24 countries
  • Established strategic direction for the global IT Operating Model ensuring smooth operations through the merger for 1400+ technology resources
  • Delivered $1.5M+ year on year savings and established clear KPI’s to track service and user satisfaction by successfully transitioning global application support to Managed Service Provider
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Sandoz
Basel, Switzerland

Separation Lead - Data, Digital & Information Technology
01.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Advised Novartis Board of Directors & Sandoz Executive Leadership separation strategy; eliminated $500M from baseline budget and 22% from operating budget by re-evaluating technology & delivery plans and vendor negotiations
  • Architected organizational model for the new Data, Digital & IT team; established operating principles in partnership with Executive Committee, Procurement and HR stakeholders
  • Minimized risk to Sandoz by Identifying and negotiating TSA terms with Novartis Mergers & Acquisitions team
  • Analyzed market trends and emerging technologies, providing valuable insights for clients'' strategic decisionmaking.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Basel, Switzerland

Divisional CIO, and Vice President - Data, Digital & Information Technology
01.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Sandoz Executive Team Member Leading Technology & Data strategy, investment, and delivery with focus on Digital Innovation and increased Business Value
  • Spearheaded implementation of digital Commercial solution consolidating global marketing, CRM, Order & Contract Mgmt
  • To a single cloud-based platform serving 60+ markets with real-time analytics, boosting customer satisfaction by 12%, and delivering 2.5-year ROI on $300M spend
  • Maximized use of medical and marketing content globally through the creation of a centralized data hub; linked with prescriber and patient data, enabled real-time analytics and immediate updates to content; eliminated $700,00 in annual costs and improved compliance measurements by 10%
  • Introduced leapfrog digital technology to automate processes and secure data from Drug Development through Commercial in a highly regulated environment; increased processing times by 22% and decreased manual error by 79%
  • Solved significant revenue issue by implementing digital Revenue Management solution partnering with Sandoz US Leadership Team - $42M investment/7-month ROI
  • Enhanced communication, collaboration, and decision-making processes by introducing modern business intelligence tools.
  • Developed a highly skilled IT team through targeted recruitment, training, and mentorship initiatives.

Corteva Agriscience
Wilmington, DE

VP & Global Lead, IT Infrastructure & Operational Excellence
01.2020 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Redefined service delivery by focusing on areas critical to gain competitive advantage; completed application rationalization and cloud migration effecting 1400+ applications
  • Delivered $55M in savings over 5 years through accelerated consolidation of vendors and transition to managed service
  • Reduced support budget by $20M over three years through vendor negotiation
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.

Corteva Agriscience
Wilmington, DE

VP & Global Lead, IT Strategy & Planning/ Office of CIO
01.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Propelled Digital Transformation by directing the development of the enterprise technology strategy
  • Created an Operating Model to enhance Digital Transformation through the implementation of Agile development, process acceleration via augmented intelligence, and transition to Cloud services
  • Optimized $475M spend by 20% via vendor negotiation and transition to pan-IT managed service delivery
  • Developed a team responsible for IT budget, Communication & Training, Enterprise programs, and program Governance
  • Championed change management initiatives within the organization to ensure smooth transitions during periods of growth or restructuring.

Liberty IT Solutions
Herndon, VA

Vice President, Federal Portfolio
01.2017 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Established Liberty’s presence with the Dept
  • Of Health & Human Services as a premier IT partner, spearheading business development, partnerships, proposal efforts, and service delivery
  • Executive sponsorship of API Gateway managing millions of data points for the Veterans Administration, delivering $6M in savings year-one, and significantly improving “time to serve”
  • Redesigned growth strategy: building Agile practice, investing in early Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Global Lead, Support & Program Operations | Global Business Intelligence
01.2012 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Oversaw the stability and resiliency of data storage, intake, and processing across Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain (500 Petabytes); Orchestrated support for data lakes and analytical tools with ~700 resources, and $85M budget
  • Pioneered the “Envision” service – delivering interactive live dashboards to internal customers 60% faster by forging a groundbreaking external partnership
  • Cultivated the technology relationship with fast-growing Xeljanz Brand Team; accelerating delivery of solutions between brand leadership, Digital Services, and external agencies by 20%, contributed to achievement of annual goals for marketing and sales, and improving patient support and access by 40%
  • Created data analysis tools to allow teams to query acquired information for unique details.
  • Directed implementation of new business intelligence tools, selecting appropriate solutions and aiding in corresponding onboarding processes.

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Program Lead, PACE-ERP Integration Project | Revenue Management
01.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Transformed challenged inflight $105M program to deliver a US Government Pricing solution integrated with the implementation of single instance SAP solution
  • ERP and PACE Executive Team Member, presenting status and challenges to senior business leaders, and collaborating on implementation planning

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

Director, Business Technology Engagement Partner
01.2003 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • ERP Program Executive Team Member: Facilitated success of $3B, 9- year single instance implementation of SAP through creative problem solving, negotiating costs, and managing delivery of shared services
  • Nominated by IT Leadership Team to manage the M&A process between Pfizer & Wyeth IT for pending acquisition
  • Transformed the end user experience for 80,000 employees by customizing a desktop operating system, accelerating virtual upgrade at 230 sites, exceeding regulatory requirements, and instituting remote user training

Education

University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN

Bachelor of Arts from English & Government/International Studies

Villanova University

Program Management Certification Program

Penn State University

Essentials in Strategic Leadership

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Operations management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Digital transformation
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Innovation management
  • Problem-solving
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Continuous improvement

LEADERSHIP ROLES

  • Keynote Speaker, Life Sciences Innovation Summit
  • Presenter, Women’s Leadership Conference
  • Board Member, Great Valley Little League
  • Event Chair, MidAtlantic Assoc. for PKU & Allied Disorders, 10 years
  • Guest Lecturer, Ursinus College
  • Member, Chief Professional Network

CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Deloitte US, NextGen CIO Academy
  • Villanova University, Program Management Certification Program
  • Project Management Institute, Project Management Bootcamp
  • Penn State University, Essentials in Strategic Leadership

Timeline

Executive Consultant, IT Strategy & Transformation

Bunge
11.2023 - Current

Separation Lead - Data, Digital & Information Technology

Sandoz
01.2022 - 07.2023

Divisional CIO, and Vice President - Data, Digital & Information Technology

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
01.2021 - 07.2023

VP & Global Lead, IT Infrastructure & Operational Excellence

Corteva Agriscience
01.2020 - 01.2021

VP & Global Lead, IT Strategy & Planning/ Office of CIO

Corteva Agriscience
01.2019 - 01.2020

Vice President, Federal Portfolio

Liberty IT Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2019

Global Lead, Support & Program Operations | Global Business Intelligence

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
01.2012 - 01.2017

Program Lead, PACE-ERP Integration Project | Revenue Management

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
01.2011 - 01.2012

Director, Business Technology Engagement Partner

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
01.2003 - 01.2011

Villanova University

Program Management Certification Program

Penn State University

Essentials in Strategic Leadership

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Arts from English & Government/International Studies

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