RYON McGUIRE
Project Manager
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Agile-minded Problem Solver, who approaches decision-making analytically with a continuous-improvement mindset. The data will determine the best options for moving forward. You don’t always need to re-create the wheel, but can make it adaptable to each unique challenge. Strategic, communicative team leader, integrating different talents into a winning team. Each team member understands the value they contribute and collaborates to deliver world-class results. We maintain effective communication, team alignment, and client engagement which all play a pivotal role in meeting and often exceeding project deadlines, while consistently surpassing client expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Communication Partners
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Achieved 95% on-time project delivery rate project success by streamlining operations
- Managed resource allocation, risk assessment, deadline adherence, and milestone tracking using Zoho, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to project timelines and budgets
- Fostered culture of effective communication among team members promptly addressing and resolving client issues, project delays, and product defects, ensuring smooth project flow
- Collaborated closely with internal teams to promote strong project communication, manage scope of work, and facilitate communication
- Cultivated and sustained positive relations to boost client satisfaction, improve retention rates, and secure outstanding client references.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Senior Consultant
One Team Partners
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed a structure to analyze and present real-time data for clients using dynamic dashboards tracking deviation and CAPA statuses, completion rates, completion timelines, and responsible stakeholders, leading to increased transparency and root cause identification
- As Project Manager, drafted project charter and plan for in-house ESG-style structure project
- Worked with internal team to develop Project Concierge, a structure to help train and support the client delivery team
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues
Project Manager
Crown Bioscience, a JSR Life Sciences Company
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Initiated new In Vivo, In Vitro, IMID, and Biomarker research projects with clients, Study Directors, and Business Development teams
- Managed up to 300 concurrent studies in various stages of completion from kickoff to conclusion
- Facilitated weekly meetings for key accounts, gathering the key stakeholders, internally and externally, to maintain communication and drive studies along agreed timelines
- Led the transformation of an in vitro study for a key account from 12 active study arms to two, achieving a cost reduction of over 20% while enhancing clarity in project scope
- Worked with ERP teams to continually improve and streamline our processes
- Prepared monthly revenue recognition data and corresponding study milestones
- Tracked and reported all costs per study and resolved customer issues when study problems arose
- Co-founder and co-chair of IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equality Action) employee resource group promoting a culture of awareness and diversity
- Fostered cooperation between all five JSR company ERG teams to ensure cohesive organizational alignment.
Logistics Specialist
Crown Bioscience, a JSR Life Sciences Company
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed multiple weekly inbound and outbound shipments between San Diego and China Crown facilities, including creating international shipping invoices, and maintaining shipment logs
- Oversaw global shipments of equipment, client samples, and purchased items weekly
- Conducted quality control checks for all inbound shipments and an average of 25 weekly outbound shipments to ensure adherence to client standards
- Established and managed relationships with four specialty couriers who handle our international shipping needs
- Communicated with clients to ensure compliance with specific guidelines for storing and shipment of test articles
- Handled procurement tasks entailing vendor management, inventory management, and purchasing of equipment and supplies
- Developed list of preferred vendors and completed vendor registration setup, input pricing, and internal catalog of over 6,000 items
- Provided end-user system support to streamline ordering and receiving processes for test articles.
Material Logistics Coordinator
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
09.2012 - 12.2017
- Played a pivotal role in successfully implementing SAP 4Hana, leveraging expertise in SAP and Arriba platforms to manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and reconciliations efficiently
- Headed Procurement Super-user group during the SAP 4Hana rollout, ensuring seamless transition and adoption by providing end-user system support and optimizing purchasing processes
- Analyzed team functions vs SOP to mitigate inadequacies in procurement and receiving systems
- Completed re-writing and training on new SOPs, reducing departmental errors in ordering and receiving by over 10%
- Streamlined procurement operations by refining internal and external goods handling processes, identifying and resolving inefficiencies, and enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and job functionality
- Spearheaded vendor registration setup, management, and tracking procedures to maintain comprehensive vendor database
- Implemented Capital Asset Management system, incorporating RFID tagging, tracking, and inventory management functionalities
- Managed procurement activities for Facilities Department services, overseeing Service Purchase Orders (POs) and ensuring timely and cost-effective service delivery
- Facilitated receipt and handling of hazardous materials including biohazards, dangerous goods, radioactive materials, and DEA-controlled substances, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Liaised with scientists to align logistics objectives, priorities, and schedules, ensuring efficient procurement support for research activities
- Conducted reconciliation of received or shipped goods utilizing SAP/SRM match protocol to maintain accurate inventory records.
Education
B.A - Political Science
Yale University
New Haven, CTSkills
Clear and Direct Communications
Purchasing and procurement
Processes and procedures
Teamwork and Collaboration
Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholder Communications
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Logistics Management
Project Management
Project Planning
Project planning and development
Project tracking
Accomplishments
- Project Management, Achieved a 95% on-time project delivery rate project success by streamlining operations. Transformed an in vitro study for a key account from 12 active study arms to two, achieving a client cost reduction of over 20% while enhancing clarity in project scope.
- Procurement and Logistics Management, Successfully implemented SAP 4Hana, leveraging expertise in SAP and Arriba platforms. As site super-user, trained stakeholders in system usage and resolved backend issues, keeping studies on time and within budget.
- Process Improvement, Analyzed procurement team functions versus SOPs, rewrote procedures, and trained staff, reducing errors in ordering and receiving by over 10%.
Activities
- Men’s Varsity Basketball
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Executive Committee
Timeline
Project Manager
Communication Partners
05.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Consultant
One Team Partners
04.2022 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Crown Bioscience, a JSR Life Sciences Company
07.2020 - 04.2022
Logistics Specialist
Crown Bioscience, a JSR Life Sciences Company
12.2017 - 07.2020
Material Logistics Coordinator
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
09.2012 - 12.2017
B.A - Political Science
Yale University