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Rob Clay-Onah

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced management consultant with over a decade of expertise in strategic execution and independent consulting. Skilled in leading high-priority projects in financial services, life sciences, and media industries. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive business transformation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategy and Project Management

Independent Consultant
01.2018 - Current

Directed a company-wide quality and compliance project in the life sciences sector, achieving full adherence to

industry standards.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, managing change controls to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance during implementation of new CRM application across workstreams.

Directed communication efforts for sales and marketing team at biotech firm, disseminating critical information.

Served as interim chief of staff to COO at multinational law firm, enhancing operational efficiency.

Managed integration of media company's commercial operations, coordinating functions into a center of excellence to streamline processes.

Developed a product roadmap and conducted vendor analysis for ATS implementation, aligning technology with business needs at a leading investment bank.

Manager, Strategy and Transformation

Satori Consulting
New York, USA
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Evaluated and created global function for clinical trials workstream that internalized core competencies and reduced net vendor costs by about 15million USD.
  • Advised on a multimillion-dollar remediation of customer engagement programs for a pharmaceutical client, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
  • Managed integration of media company's commercial operations, coordinating functions into center of excellence that streamlined processes
  • Developed operating model framework for client's new product development group to enhance operational efficiency

Management Consultant, Strategy

Accenture
New York, USA
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Created sales strategy for transitioning health payer's group business to direct pay products, increasing revenue potential.
  • Formulated commercial strategy for OEM client, facilitating successful launch of new telematics product.
  • Developed an operating model to improve client's operations, utilizing data-driven insights
  • Outlined product roadmap and regulatory timeline for media company, transforming data into actionable strategies.

Associate, Corporate Advisory Services Group

Thomson Reuters
New York, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Advised clients on shareholder targeting, benchmarking, and competitive intelligence initiatives to enhance decision-making.
  • Executed daily operational tasks with precision and speed.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

Master of International Affairs - International Business

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY School of International and Public Affairs
New York, NY

Master of Science - Finance

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Business
Garden City, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics

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Paris, France

Skills

  • Business process optimization
  • Change management strategies
  • CRM and ERP systems (Avature, Oracle, Workday, Veeva)
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership and team development
  • Office productivity suite (iWork and MS Office)
  • Project management tools (Miro, MS Project, Smartsheet)
  • Quality assurance
  • Research and analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk mitigation
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder management
  • Vendor management

Timeline

Strategy and Project Management

Independent Consultant
01.2018 - Current

Manager, Strategy and Transformation

Satori Consulting
01.2013 - 01.2017

Management Consultant, Strategy

Accenture
01.2010 - 01.2013

Associate, Corporate Advisory Services Group

Thomson Reuters
01.2006 - 01.2008

Master of International Affairs - International Business

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY School of International and Public Affairs

Master of Science - Finance

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics

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Rob Clay-Onah