Expertise
Bridging strategic and financial alignment with operational drivers towards company objectives. Extensive experience in identifying process and control gaps followed by successful creation and execution of non-standard business solutions to maximize value.
Competencies
• Superior Customer Service and negotiation skills, including upper level echelon
• Stakeholder Management and Matrix Team Leadership
• Risk Identification and Resolution Planning
• P&L, Budget & Operation Plans
• Continuous Process Improvement: Restructuring, Operations and Alliance Management
Professional Experience
WORLDWIDE STRATEGY & OPERATIONS LEAD
Bristol-Myers Squib Inc. New Jersey, USA
2014-Present
Drive operational excellence across Worldwide Medical Oncology and Virology Portfolios. Direct the activities of multi-disciplinary groups to meet the strategic objectives and implementation milestones outlined in the product plans. Manage operating and activities budgets to achieve financial targets.
PFIZER INC.
2004-2014:
OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER / EMERGING MARKETS CLUSTER Brussels, Belgium, 2012-2014
As part of Pfizer Inc animal health spin-off invited to Zoetis EU HQ in Brussels to lead regional team focused on growing emerging markets regional cluster. Oversaw $2.8B portfolios and partnered with regional cross-functional teams on budget and funding processes, with emphasis on cost-saving opportunities and contributions to profitability.
GLOBAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR New York, USA & Tokyo, Japan, 2007-2012
Oversaw $3.5B Pain, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular & Women’s Health Portfolios by driving compounds through all phases, including submissions, with commercial specialization for assets in all lifecycle phases. Co-chaired PAIN Japan alliance and drove quarterly alliance governance.
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER New Jersey, USA, 2004-2007
Combined product P&L management with emphasis on opportunities to capture additional revenue through scale and innovation. Provided new insight regarding achievement of revenue increases through cost savings measures. Designed 3-year operating plan to achieve positive growth in operating profit.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC ANALYST
Philip Morris International, Inc. New York, USA & Lausanne, Switzerland
2000-2004
Evaluated new business opportunities for European region. Supported leadership in planning and due diligence for strategic business objectives.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Adjunct Professor, 2010-Present
Department of Economics, Monroe College, Graduate School of Business
Courses in Organizational Behavior & Leadership and Corporate Finance
COO & Founder, ID MED Global, LLP 2014-Present
President & Founder, www.beprofessional.com (later acquired by Deloitte & Touche) 1999-2003
Co-Producer, “MedExpress” Medical News Weekly Cable TV Show 2000-2010
Technical Skills
MS Office & MS Office Tools, SQL, SAS, SPSS, Hyperion FM, Cognos
Awards And Publications
Invited member, European Women Mentoring Program Committee 2014
Selected coach, Zoetis mid-level female team of professionals 2013
Honoree, Ethnic Media Society, for contributions to ethnic media 2011
Recipient, Pfizer Primary Care Business Unit Development Group Award, New York 2010
Recipient, Pfizer Leadership Training, Pfizer First Line Leading Edge, New York 2009
Author, article featured in Marymount Manhattan College President’s Report 2006
Author, “Negotiations Between Israel & Syria Over the Golan Heights” 2005
Education And Qualifications
Doctor of Business, Economics & Management, Pace University, NY 2015
Master of Business Administration, International Finance, St. John’s University, NY 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Investment & Finance, Marymount Manhattan College, NY 1999
Citizenship
U.S. Citizen
