Background

Executive Director with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry. Expertise in strategic planning, project execution, and driving operational efficiencies. Strengths include leading and inspiring teams and fostering a culture of excellence. Known for delivering results that provide drive organizational goals and strategy. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Acted as the business lead for five (5) system implementations to establish company infrastructure, successfully transitioning off Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), saving $350K for 2024 and $700K annually • Managed a diverse team of 25 professionals and guided them through periods of organizational change, maintaining 90.2% employee morale and engagement during transitions • Sustained 0% voluntary turnover within my team since 2021 by fostering a positive work environment, implementing strong engagement initiatives, and supporting employee development • Planned and executed the project to shift operations in Bangalore, India, scaling the team from 80 to 308 employees within seven (7) months, resulting in operational savings of $1.8M in the first year and $5.9M in the following year • Led the COVID-19 response plan, successfully transitioning 1,436 employees from an office-based environment to remote work within one (1) month, ensuring business continuity and employee safety • Led the expansion of a new U.S. location in Greenfield, IN, growing the team from 10 to over 500 employees before the site’s closure during the pandemic • Managed operations across 30 programs and three (3) locations, overseeing eight (8) direct reports and 1,384 indirect reports

Job experience

• March 2019 - present
  Executive Director
  Neovance
  

  San Diego, CA, USA

  • Acted as the business lead for five (5) system implementations to establish company infrastructure, successfully transitioning off Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), saving $350K for 2024 and $700K annually
  • Managed a diverse team of 25 professionals and guided them through periods of organizational change, maintaining 90.2% employee morale and engagement during transitions
  • Sustained 0% voluntary turnover within my team since 2021 by fostering a positive work environment, implementing strong engagement initiatives, and supporting employee development
  • Optimized organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing a new vendor, reducing operational costs by $100K annually while improving overall service capabilities
  • Planned and executed the project to shift operations in Bangalore, India, scaling the team from 80 to 308 employees within seven (7) months, resulting in operational savings of $1.8M in the first year and $5.9M in the following year
  • Expanded operations to Mexico, growing the team from zero (0) to 145 employees within nine (9) months, resulting in a reduction of cost per headcount of 27.89%
  • Led the COVID-19 response plan, successfully transitioning 1,436 employees from an office-based environment to remote work within one (1) month, ensuring business continuity and employee safety
  • Established the North Carolina office, scaling operations from zero (0) to 200 employees between April 2019 and March 2020, and served as the lead onsite executive during this expansion

• March 2019 - present
  Executive Director
  Neovance
  

  San Diego, CA, USA

  • Acted as the business lead for five (5) system implementations to establish company infrastructure, successfully transitioning off Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), saving $350K for 2024 and $700K annually
  • Managed a diverse team of 25 professionals and guided them through periods of organizational change, maintaining 90.2% employee morale and engagement during transitions
  • Sustained 0% voluntary turnover within my team since 2021 by fostering a positive work environment, implementing strong engagement initiatives, and supporting employee development
  • Optimized organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing a new vendor, reducing operational costs by $100K annually while improving overall service capabilities
  • Planned and executed the project to shift operations in Bangalore, India, scaling the team from 80 to 308 employees within seven (7) months, resulting in operational savings of $1.8M in the first year and $5.9M in the following year
  • Expanded operations to Mexico, growing the team from zero (0) to 145 employees within nine (9) months, resulting in a reduction of cost per headcount of 27.89%
  • Led the COVID-19 response plan, successfully transitioning 1,436 employees from an office-based environment to remote work within one (1) month, ensuring business continuity and employee safety
  • Established the North Carolina office, scaling operations from zero (0) to 200 employees between April 2019 and March 2020, and served as the lead onsite executive during this expansion

• August 2006 - February 2019
  Director of Operations
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Executed strategic plans to expand operations from the U.S. to India, hiring an initial team of 42 employees and scaling up to 117 within six (6) months
  • Led the expansion of a new U.S. location in Greenfield, IN, growing the team from 10 to over 500 employees before the site’s closure during the pandemic
  • Monitored and managed operational budget, optimizing operational resource allocation to reduce costs by 8% to 10%, while maintaining efficiency
  • Managed operations across 30 programs and three (3) locations, overseeing eight (8) direct reports and 1,384 indirect reports

• August 2006 - February 2019
  Director of Operations
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Executed strategic plans to expand operations from the U.S. to India, hiring an initial team of 42 employees and scaling up to 117 within six (6) months
  • Led the expansion of a new U.S. location in Greenfield, IN, growing the team from 10 to over 500 employees before the site’s closure during the pandemic
  • Monitored and managed operational budget, optimizing operational resource allocation to reduce costs by 8% to 10%, while maintaining efficiency
  • Managed operations across 30 programs and three (3) locations, overseeing eight (8) direct reports and 1,384 indirect reports

• September 2004 - July 2006
  Human Resources Manager
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Handled employee relations issues with professionalism, supporting two (2) Vice Presidents of Operations and 15 Operations Managers, solving conflicts within two (2) weeks while maintaining strict confidentiality and improving team morale
  • Partnered with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals, resulting in an improvement in workforce productivity and a 10% increase in employee engagement

• September 2004 - July 2006
  Human Resources Manager
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Handled employee relations issues with professionalism, supporting two (2) Vice Presidents of Operations and 15 Operations Managers, solving conflicts within two (2) weeks while maintaining strict confidentiality and improving team morale
  • Partnered with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals, resulting in an improvement in workforce productivity and a 10% increase in employee engagement

• September 2001 - August 2004
  Senior Human Resources Associate
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Assisted in developing the corporate salary structure and successfully slotted 100% of business unit roles, ensuring internal equity and improving compensation transparency
  • Led compensation planning and implementation for the business unit, ensuring market competitiveness and achieving an 85% employee retention rate through equitable pay structures

• September 2001 - August 2004
  Senior Human Resources Associate
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Assisted in developing the corporate salary structure and successfully slotted 100% of business unit roles, ensuring internal equity and improving compensation transparency
  • Led compensation planning and implementation for the business unit, ensuring market competitiveness and achieving an 85% employee retention rate through equitable pay structures

• September 2000 - August 2001
  Human Resources Associate
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Supported regular updates to company policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best HR practices, leading to an improvement in compliance and employee satisfaction for over 400 employees
  • Improved employee retention by 5% through the implementation of a structured onboarding process and regular follow-up meetings to enhance engagement and support

• September 2000 - August 2001
  Human Resources Associate
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Supported regular updates to company policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best HR practices, leading to an improvement in compliance and employee satisfaction for over 400 employees
  • Improved employee retention by 5% through the implementation of a structured onboarding process and regular follow-up meetings to enhance engagement and support

• January 2000 - August 2000
  Human Resources Specialist
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Managed personnel records and statistical data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, helping to reduce audit discrepancies for 300 employees
  • Performed routine HR audits, ensuring data accuracy in personnel files and the HRIS system for employees in two (2) locations

• January 2000 - August 2000
  Human Resources Specialist
  Covance
  

  Gaithersburg, MD, USA

  • Managed personnel records and statistical data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, helping to reduce audit discrepancies for 300 employees
  • Performed routine HR audits, ensuring data accuracy in personnel files and the HRIS system for employees in two (2) locations

• August 1997 - December 1999
  Human Resources Specialist
  STATPROBE
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Enhanced the candidate experience by implementing consistent communication, personalized support, and thorough follow-ups, hiring for increasing offer acceptance rates for eight (8) positions
  • Conducted phone interviews to evaluate candidates' knowledge, skills, and experience, for eight (8) positions

• August 1997 - December 1999
  Human Resources Specialist
  STATPROBE
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Enhanced the candidate experience by implementing consistent communication, personalized support, and thorough follow-ups, hiring for increasing offer acceptance rates for eight (8) positions
  • Conducted phone interviews to evaluate candidates' knowledge, skills, and experience, for eight (8) positions

Education

• University of Michigan
  Bachelor or Arts in Organizational Studies
  

  1993 - 1997
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor or Arts in Organizational Studies
  

  1993 - 1997

• • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate
  University of Michigan
  

  March 2024 - April 2024
• • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate
  University of Michigan
  

  March 2024 - April 2024