Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
· Strategic advisement & planning with new venture, biotech, and Pharma in conduct of drug/device trials as part of registration & post-registration requirements
· Strategic implementation of multiple Biomarker solutions to address sponsor needs, accelerate trail timeliens and outcomes for multiple oncology.
· Accountable for strategic global planning of Oncology Studies including operational aspects of design, forecasting, global trial placement, feasibility, cost efficiencies & pricing (doubling 2021-win rate)
· Resource allocation, forecasting, planning & management of performance metrics KPIs
· Several won proposals with more than 40M brought home business through optimizing new Oncology Franchise proposals, developing compelling operational technical strategies & business solutions supporting current & future client needs.
· Led bid pursuit process preparation providing leadership & strategic direction to the bid defense team creating the strategy value proposition & solution architecture.
· Post-award Oncology portfolio support providing mitigation strategies, attending, and leading when requiring client discussions including potential rescue studies.
· Led medical affairs development strategies and activities associated with multiple indications assets for commercialization needs of Pharma and Biotech Clients
· Established successful bid pursuit process mapping out customer´s needs with company´s competitive offerings that generated unique value proposition and solutions architecture leading to 60 % increase on annual win rate.
· Consulted Clients on optimal study design, country/site allocation and strategic compound development & supported post approval market access needs.
· Saved 1.2M by implementing cost-saving initiatives addressing long-standing discrepancies through operational improvements that led in improved profit margins.
· Work across BUs to provide guidance for major accounts, help identify/qualify new business opportunities & assist Business Development in early engagement with prospective clients.
· Project oversight at client's portfolio level program to ensure execution within budget and timeline as well as client satisfaction by also Supporting development of Study Protocols aligning to program's strategy, timing, supporting funding rising efforts when needed
· Secured a successful strategic alliance with Biotech & a Start Up through a fit for purpose strategy, scope, costing negotiations & design of 3 Studies/$20M brought home business
· Oversaw hiring, training, and professional development of 2 PMs & 4 CTLs, managing training & development plan, team & individual KPIs, provided regular, actionable feedback
· Analyzed technology, resources, demand to assess feasibility & plan company projects
· Worked with functional leaders to implement new CAPA procedures to improve quality.
· Led development & implementation of a program (50M) capturing data in & 17000 pts Ophthalmology-LUMINOUS developing defense strategy against competitor in preparation for data from government sponsored trials
· Set up of steering committee-15 international KOLs to generate real involvement & advocacy
· Planned & implemented R&D platform, provided strategic guidance, oversaw budgeting, and monitored KPIs through protocol development to differentiate compound medically from off-label competitors & demonstrated wider value
· Led outsourcing including bidding meetings & presentations, RFPs, contract & budget
· Maximized local registries via strategic analysis & publication planning supporting country-level implementation
· Support launch of new indications, coordinate presentations for symposia & publications,
· Input for study design effectively combines marketing needs & clinical regulatory requirements for CVM-EDGE 30.000 patients and 2 Somatostatin trials at Novartis Oncology, meeting submission deadlines and FPI and Study Report
· Successfully Led CTT in cross-functional setting through protocol development, strategic planning, and budgeting and managed CROs that were conducting these studies
· Led development of Clinical Study Report and updates of Investigator brochure
Successfully directed medical affairs operations and strategy for CNS and Ophthalmology studies, provided training for CROs, oversaw on the ground sites in multiple EU countries, Middle East. Repositioned outsourced clinical projects back to in-house optimizing internal resource availability.
Drove product endorsement & manage post-marketing plans. Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats, secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, KOL network expansion that led to 35% sales increase. Managed CROs, deliverables of a Phase IV local study.
Built & maintained powerful base of key client accounts delivering outstanding sales record 18% increase through: market & competitor analysis, forecasting & planning for market share development and network expansion