Oxana Leshchishina
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Accomplished Pharmaceutical Professional with Expertise in Alliance Management, Financial Strategy, and Strategic Planning
Dynamic professional with extensive cross-functional experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Proficient in project management, alliance management, financial management, and strategic planning. Strong communicator and team player committed to driving positive outcomes
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategic Alliance (Merck KGaA/Pfizer)
EMD Serono/Merck KGaA
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Facilitate and oversee key joint committees encompassing Joint Development, Commercialization, Finance, Supply Chain, and General Committees in collaboration with Pfizer Alliance counterpart.
- Drive effective decision-making within Joint Committees through meticulous planning, efficient meeting conduct, timely issue escalation, and comprehensive documentation of pivotal decisions in meeting minutes. Continuously evaluate committee performance against objectives, identifying opportunities for streamlined decision processes.
- Review and synchronize Alliance Strategic Imperatives and Key Milestones, actively monitoring progress and promptly devising action plans in response to significant deviations.
- Provide critical support for the approval of key Alliance deliverables, including budgetary, developmental, and commercial plans, ensuring alignment with partnership agreements and fostering transparency in detailing efforts.
- Champion the evolution of the alliance management model in response to increasing alliance maturity, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing strategic adaptations.
- Spearhead the preparation and dissemination of the Alliance Executive Dashboard, conducting periodic revisions to reflect evolving priorities and strategic imperatives.
- Ensure the timely and accurate provision of all deliverables to internal audit teams, facilitating comprehensive cross-functional interactions regarding audit requests.
- Serve as the Alliance Project Lead for Alliance Termination Process, orchestrating the development and execution of wind-down and termination plans across committees. Lead cross-functional task forces and dedicated teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Special Project: Drive the successful implementation of the Digital Health Solution in Oncology in the US, overseeing project execution, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement to achieve strategic objectives.
Director, Business Planning & Analytics
EMD Serono/Merck KGaA
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided comprehensive support to Global Oncology Business Unit and Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of the Oncology Global Business Franchise (GBF), engaging with senior leadership in business planning exercises, including Long Range Planning, Brand Planning, Quarterly Business Reviews, Budgeting, and Senior Leadership Team business updates.
- Drove organizational performance by establishing departmental performance goals and delivering constructive feedback to address underperforming areas.
- Facilitated employee engagement initiatives within the Oncology department through the administration of engagement surveys and collaborative team workshops aimed at co-creating action plans to enhance engagement and performance levels.
- Contributed as a valued member of the Leadership Team of the Global Oncology Business Unit, actively participating in strategic discussions, decision-making processes, and initiatives aimed at driving organizational growth and success.
- Coordinated and executed high-impact events such as conferences, town halls, and regular meetings, ensuring seamless organization, effective communication, and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Senior Global Franchise Controller/Immune-oncology
EMD Serono/Merck KGaA
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided finance partnering to the Global Franchise team and extended product launch team.
- Developed and operationalized alliance-related financial interactions and processes
- Facilitated integral support for a spectrum of strategic projects, contributing insights and expertise as a steadfast member of the Immune-Oncology cross-functional launch team, driving initiatives forward to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Developed and provided guidance, recommendation and trainings to regions and countries finance teams on alliance financial operations and launch planning; established operational routine for internal reporting and finance reconciliation with alliance counterpart
Cluster Financial Controller/Biopharma Russia
Merck KGaA
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided finance business partnering to Merck KGaA Biopharma division across 13+ countries.
- Led budgeting and reporting processes and drove ad hoc projects.
- Served as line manager for finance analyst and standing member of Biopharma leadership team
- Been a key point of contact and expertise for each functions and division in country regarding financial, controlling and internal process stand point;
- Liaised cross functionally to generate consolidated view for Regional HQ regarding key business topics and insights in sub region to ensure optimal resources allocation and providing finance expertise over various business processes
- Drove ad hoc projects outside of controlling function (assessment new initiatives, preparations to key business events , etc.)
- Served as financial controlling lead for strategic project of local affiliate: e.g. Expatiation of Cardio metabolic and Diabetes brands, assessing local production possibilities, including profitability valuation and scenario analysis , participation into negotiations of local BD deals, active involvement into development of local distribution model and finance adaptation
Financial Business Partner Diabetes &Oncology business units
Sanofi
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed budgeting process ( Sales, COGS, OPEX, EBIT and HC), created and distributed internal financial reports and budget reconciliations;
- Developed work plans, led analyses and implemented recommendations to define, structure and execute strategic and operational initiatives ( e.g. Profitability valuations new product launched in local market, new packaging adaptations, switch to local production, etc.)
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
Various Positions: Junior Analyst, Financial Controller and Business Partner
Sanofi Pasteur
05.2010 - 03.2014
- Managed budgets, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures, including Sales, GOGS, OPEX, EBIT and HC; DSO and AR planning, calculation and control
- Processed and ensured accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Created and distributed internal financial reports,
- Interacted with internal and external audits and ensured action plans implementations if applicable
- Leading financial workstream of key projects for Pasteur affiliate: transformation from Distributor operational model to Fully Fledged Legal entity, including assessment of project, financial structure adaptation, Credit management adaptation, developing transfer price calculations and verification, coordinating with Sanofi Pasteur HQ and Sanofi departments.
Various positions in P&G Controlling and Finance
Procter&Gamble
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Started as expenses controlling specialist of Brands teams budget, was responsible for monthly /quarterly /yearly financial reporting and budget tracking support, to ensure sufficient budget spending and allocations.
- Exited as Intercompany accounting operations supervisor, leading team of 4 accounting specialists, successfully integrated intercompany operations and accounting teams of acquired Londa and Wella into P&G.
Education
Master of Arts - Finance Administration
St. Petersburg University of Economics And Finance
Russia, Saint- Petersburg06.2007
Skills
- Project management
- Alliance management
- Cross functional collaboration
- Financial Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Company Guidelines
- People Management
- Strategic Planning and Forecasting
- Innovation and Creativity
- Oncology
Affiliations
Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals
Project management Institute member
Professional Development
- Investment Education - CFA Level 1/CFA Institute
- Marketing education in Russia – RIMA-A/ InHolland University
- International Management Program ( Employer award - Merck KGaA)
- Emerging Leaders Program( Employer Award - Sanofi)
Out of office interests
Enjoy various outdoor activities including running, hiking, backpacking and snowboardin.
Timeline
Director of Strategic Alliance (Merck KGaA/Pfizer)
EMD Serono/Merck KGaA
04.2021 - 01.2024
Director, Business Planning & Analytics
EMD Serono/Merck KGaA
07.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Global Franchise Controller/Immune-oncology
EMD Serono/Merck KGaA
07.2017 - 07.2020
Cluster Financial Controller/Biopharma Russia
Merck KGaA
09.2014 - 06.2017
Financial Business Partner Diabetes &Oncology business units
Sanofi
03.2014 - 09.2014
Various Positions: Junior Analyst, Financial Controller and Business Partner
Sanofi Pasteur
05.2010 - 03.2014
Various positions in P&G Controlling and Finance
Procter&Gamble
05.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Finance Administration
St. Petersburg University of Economics And Finance
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