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Iliana Eichholzer

Aesch,Zurich

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Summary

Business technologist highly capable of learning innovative technologies. Event planning and management. Employee training and coordination. Solutions-Driven individual with experience working in/with cross-functional teams. Highly effective communicator and trustworthy and dependable team member.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certificate

Languages

years of post-secondary education

Work History

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADVOCACY EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS, GLOBAL

10.2022 - 02.2024

Job overview

Managed support for diverse projects in the Global function.
Managed communications, projects, Procurement, and events.
Designed and developed the Global SharePoint site for Patient Advocacy and Government Affairs for Novartis Gene Therapies.

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND

SENIOR MANAGER, ADVOCACY EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS, EMEA

03.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

Supported the EMEA region for the Patient Advocacy and Government Affairs function.
Project management, and supported activities in the region.

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER, EMEA

07.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

Project Management function with diverse teams.
Offer continued IT support and team communication elements.
Led projects that required technical and strategical knowledge.
Worked closely with the Value & Access and the Audit teams in cross-functional impactful projects.
Designed, developed, and maintained the EMEA Gene Therapies SharePoint site.

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS & EVENTS LEAD, EMEA

11.2019 - 07.2020

Job overview

Offered timely, effective, and professional cross-functional support to all EMEA employees from IT questions, SharePoint permission management, document storage, to general administrative information and updates.
Supported Business Operations and the EMEA Leadership team during their F2F meetings.
Actively engaged in cross-functional F2F meetings and All- Employee meetings, F2F and virtually.
Extend congress and event support within the Marketing Function.

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND

OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

09.2018 - 11.2019

Job overview

Proactively managed all facilities and created an efficient system for mailing, office set-up, services, and communication
Provided administrative support and technical information to the whole EMEA team
Offered editing/ writing assistance, presentation creation, and proofreading
Supported SharePoint site for team communication, document storage, document editing, and ongoing updates
Coordinated international meetings, including all facilities and logistics
Delivered event support to the EMEA Leadership Team and its monthly meetings
Facilitated all logistics and event organization and collaborated with the Business Operations Lead accordingly.

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

04.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

Editor and publisher of the monthly newsletter
Designed and maintained the company’s SharePoint site
Liaised with internal staff, administrators, and stakeholders
Managed Global Internal Events
Expedited events and offered basic technical support in the Jona and Basel offices.

THERAMEX, WOMEN’S HEALTH

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR, MARKETING, EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

03.2018 - 09.2018

Job overview

Assisted with the organization and coordination of congresses, exhibitions, and events, including travel and hotel bookings.
Fostered the production of marketing materials, including editing and publishing.

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE R&D PROJECT LEADERSHIP TEAM

01.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

Offered administrative support to the CNS VP and aligned his work with his team of ten people based in Basel, Israel, and the U.S
Extended administrative support to the Basel team in CNS, Respiratory, and Global Health
Addressed agenda management, travel arrangements, and expense report filing
Synchronized international meetings including facilities, logistics, and technical support
Offered editing/ writing support, presentation creation, and editing
Devised SharePoint site for team communication, document storage, document editing, and updates.
Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

ASSISTANT TO GENERAL MANAGEMENT

05.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

P.A. to the General Manager.
Enhanced VP Managers and team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
Managed events and team-building activities for multi-site meetings.
Supported coordination of international meetings, with logistics, facilities, and technical assistance.
Supported HQ facilities and provided IT Support to employees.
Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH

OFFICE MANAGER

09.2014 - 05.2015

Job overview

Organized the logistics of Teva’s first Basel, Switzerland R&D Hub
Supervised facilities and offered basic technical support
Managed agendas, travel arrangements, and filed expense reports for executive team
Expedited office activities and event coordination for all sites
Created and supported the company’s first intranet site.

INSTITUTE DR. PFISTER

Spanish Teacher, English Tutor (Part-time)

09.2003 - 06.2012

Job overview

High school teacher, Spanish specialty
Taught private ESL students.
Elevated student proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner's strengths and weaknesses.
Organized extracurricular activities and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, California

Bachelor of Arts from Double Major: Political Science And History

04.2001 - 05.1995

University Overview

Honors: Graduated with "Cum Laude" honors
Minor: International Relations
GPA: Overall GPA 3.56

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California

Major: Liberal Arts, AA Degree

09.1991 - 05.1993

University Overview

Honors: Graduated with honors
GPA: Overall GPA 3.71
Dean's List in every term

Skills

Business Technologist

Microsoft Office

SharePoint Certified

Database Management

Strategic leadership

Relationship Building

Event Planning

Operations Management

Professional Networking

Public Speaking

Certification

Leading People and Teams, University of Michigan

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