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Iliana Eichholzer

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Iliana Eichholzer

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

20
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
3
Languages
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADVOCACY EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS, GLOBAL
2022.10 - 2024.02 (1 year & 4 months)

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
2022.03 - 2022.10 (7 months)

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
2020.07 - 2022.03 (1 year & 8 months)

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
2019.11 - 2020.07 (8 months)

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
2018.09 - 2019.11 (1 year & 2 months)

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
2017.04 - 2018.07 (1 year & 3 months)

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
2018.03 - 2018.09 (6 months)

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
2016.01 - 2018.07 (2 years & 6 months)

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
2015.05 - 2016.01 (8 months)

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
2014.09 - 2015.05 (8 months)

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)
2003.09 - 2012.06 (8 years & 9 months)

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
2001.04 - 1995.05 (-6 years & -11 months)

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
1991.09 - 1993.05 (1 year & 8 months)

University Overview

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

Skills

Business Technologist

Certification

Leading People and Teams, University of Michigan
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Timeline

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADVOCACY EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS, GLOBAL

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND
2022.10 - 2024.02 (1 year & 4 months)

SENIOR MANAGER, ADVOCACY EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS, EMEA

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND
2022.03 - 2022.10 (7 months)

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER, EMEA

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND
2020.07 - 2022.03 (1 year & 8 months)

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS & EVENTS LEAD, EMEA

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND
2019.11 - 2020.07 (8 months)

OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

NOVARTIS GENE THERAPIES / AVEXIS SWITZERLAND GMBH SWITZERLAND
2018.09 - 2019.11 (1 year & 2 months)

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR, MARKETING, EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

THERAMEX, WOMEN’S HEALTH
2018.03 - 2018.09 (6 months)

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
2017.04 - 2018.07 (1 year & 3 months)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE R&D PROJECT LEADERSHIP TEAM

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
2016.01 - 2018.07 (2 years & 6 months)

ASSISTANT TO GENERAL MANAGEMENT

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
2015.05 - 2016.01 (8 months)

OFFICE MANAGER

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
2014.09 - 2015.05 (8 months)

Spanish Teacher, English Tutor (Part-time)

INSTITUTE DR. PFISTER
2003.09 - 2012.06 (8 years & 9 months)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelor of Arts from Double Major: Political Science And History
2001.04 - 1995.05 (-6 years & -11 months)

Santa Monica College

Major: Liberal Arts, AA Degree
1991.09 - 1993.05 (1 year & 8 months)
Leading People and Teams, University of Michigan

Activities

  • Performance Management Company Activator
  • Wellbeing Company Program Activator

Hobbies And Activities

  • Reading
  • Stamping/Scrapbooking
  • Volunteer Community Work

References

Upon request

Activities

Performance Management Company Activator Wellbeing Company Program Activator

Hobbies And Activities

  • Reading
  • Scrapbooking
  • Volunteer Community Work

References

Upon request
Iliana Eichholzer