Yolanda Ortiz-Quiñones

Highly effective, experienced Human Resources leader delivering successful strategies for maximizing staff retention and wellness in manufacturing, quality, supply chain and process development. Knowledgeable in biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations compliance, with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor compliance, employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness and project management. Supported clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor. Thrives on mentoring business leaders with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships and collaboration.

• Partnered with business defined and complete AML1/AML14 Fill & Finishing transition and operational merge, including the organizational design and change management strategies that led into a successful integration of AML14 into Amgen’s network, including the successful execution and completion of the Red Ribbon Drug Product Improvement Plan (2014-2020).
• Led People Workstream for Operations Functional Transformation Office - Operations Risk Strategy, re-valuation of existing risk strategy from the People perspective to ensure appropriate aspects of Business Continuity are integrated into a common global strategy for Staff Wellbeing. Served as an initial base for the global pandemic crisis. (2017-2019)
• Led the design and development of the Organizational Design and Capabilities Methodology (2010-2011), and Org Strengthening Effort (2015-2016 Phase 2)
• Designed, developed and rolled-out HR key programs such as “Talent Management Program—TMP”, “Maximizing Amgen’s Performance—MAP”, “Amgen Leadership Academia”, “AML’s Retention Policy”, Staff Engagement Program—SEP, among others.
• Conceptualized and executed a comprehensive communication strategy (internal & external) to support branding efforts for Juncos’ expansion at Amgen Manufacturing LTD. Media strategy included the conceptualization, implementation and execution of AMLtv and current Emergency Notification process. (2002-2012)

• Partnered with business defined and complete AML1/AML14 Fill & Finishing transition and operational merge, including the organizational design and change management strategies that led into a successful integration of AML14 into Amgen’s network, including the successful execution and completion of the Red Ribbon Drug Product Improvement Plan (2014-2020).
• Led People Workstream for Operations Functional Transformation Office - Operations Risk Strategy, re-valuation of existing risk strategy from the People perspective to ensure appropriate aspects of Business Continuity are integrated into a common global strategy for Staff Wellbeing. Served as an initial base for the global pandemic crisis. (2017-2019)
• Led the design and development of the Organizational Design and Capabilities Methodology (2010-2011), and Org Strengthening Effort (2015-2016 Phase 2)
• Designed, developed and rolled-out HR key programs such as “Talent Management Program—TMP”, “Maximizing Amgen’s Performance—MAP”, “Amgen Leadership Academia”, “AML’s Retention Policy”, Staff Engagement Program—SEP, among others.
• Conceptualized and executed a comprehensive communication strategy (internal & external) to support branding efforts for Juncos’ expansion at Amgen Manufacturing LTD. Media strategy included the conceptualization, implementation and execution of AMLtv and current Emergency Notification process.