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Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Managed Program consisting of multiple projects for R&D/Translational Medicine. Supported clients’ integration of critical applications due to recent CRO integration including Tableau and SalesForce Analytics Cloud (Statistical Computing Applications.) Act as the central point-of-contact by collaborating with ITBPs, DCMs & Portfolio Managers on the ongoing strategic and tactical processes to successfully implement required solutions. Manage cross functional project teams and maintain control of progress, quality and budget while monitoring cost, schedule, and operations. Provide program reporting including overall performance of the program and program completion documentation. Support IT group in various aspects of Project & Program Management, including status reporting and vendor, as well as, stakeholder engagement. Gathered and analyzed information to prepare status reports for Executive Committee. Ensured that assignment and scheduling of work follow, Company policy, and Regulatory Requirements is met for each Workstream. Insure the delivery of project on time and budget.

New Brunswick, Nj

Managed multiple projects related to Year End Development, Review, and Compensation program activities for J & J Global HR based on the 5 Conversations Model. Worked with Stakeholders and BU’s to determine requirement for the different components of the program. Worked with Global project managers from different workstreams to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects and operations, i.e., IT for Workday project, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.Gathered and analyzed information to prepare status reports for Executive Committee. Ensured that assignment and scheduling of work follow, Company policy, and Regulatory Requirements is met for each Country. Evaluated current procedures and recommended changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects.Delivered fundamental project management tools. This included scheduling, soliciting input from multiple departments’ heads. Held regular team meetings and escalated issues where appropriate. Consistently and persistently followed-up with team members to ensure project deliverables are met. Noted Dependencies among functional areas. Provided information (communications) regarding tasks, plans, schedule, and strategies to stakeholders.

Ewing, Nj

Directs and oversees multiple programs within the Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure IT programs and projects meet organization goals and requirements. Develops and implements PMO processes and policies, directs project management staff, and works with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.Support the successful delivery of programs undertaken by the organization through effective facilitation, tracking and reporting. Assist with advising managers and teams on the best use of project management disciplines and approaches and act as the first point of contact for any program management queries.Contributes to the development and delivery of overall strategy, marketplace and Member outcomes, innovation and cultural development.

Irvine, Ca

Lead and manage all aspects of complex and multiple projects dealing with M&A Integration activities that support global program strategies for the Clinical R& D Services Team. Act as the CST central point-of-contact. Lead the project team and the ongoing strategic and tactical processes to successfully implement necessary solutions. Support key strategic planning interfaces between CST, Operating Unit Support Cross Functions (Finance, IT, etc.), Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Strategy. Manages the implementation and consistent delivery of projects to agreed upon timelines, budgets and expectations of quality. Works with external clients, project teams to determine requirements. Manages program budget vs. actual expenditures (capital and expense). Responsible for business change management (incl. business process redesign, training, SOPs). Manage program scope and timeline through formal change management processes. Quality System Management: Change management, deviations, release management, complaint management, and documentation.Manages project issues and risks through std issue/risk process. Communication to stakeholders.Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with both technical and non-technical parties. Ensures compliance with required controls.

Wayne, Pa

Leads and manages all aspects of complex and multiple projects that support global program strategies for the Clinical Services team. Acts as the CST central point-of-contact. Leads the project team and the ongoing strategic and tactical processes to successfully implement necessary solutions. Supports key strategic planning interfaces between CST, Operating Unit Support Functions (Finance, IT, etc.), Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Strategy.Organizes and participates in comprehensive and proactive risk analysis of program plans, on-going critical path analytics of strategic programs, and supports the Program Director with integration of product strategic plans with other Animas Operations strategic plans. Ensures timely and robust communications for the relevant action plans, and status reports.Leads project teams to develop project plans, budgets, timetables, tasks, performance requirements and communication process. Monitors project progress, including the completion of tasks within time constraints, manages project budget, maintaining continuity of functional plans. Interacts collaboratively with cross-functional project team member. Serves as internal focal point for critical project information and communicates project status updates to senior management and other stakeholders. Identifies project issues and facilitate resolution and planning for countermeasures.Conducts risk management and scenario Drives development of contingency and/ or risk mitigation plans. Identifies and manage resource gaps. Documents decisions and action items of team meetings. Assists with and/or leads the development of Program presentations and deliverables, including for senior level management.

Raritan, Nj

Provides operational expertise in developing and managing analysis standards for clinical research. Manages the partnership between Integrated Data Services (IDS) and Quantitative Sciences (QS) to govern end-to-end clinical data and analysis standards. Manages vendor (CRO) developing Standards programs and Macros. Works with business stakeholders to align standards with business needs by working with functional representatives to define business requirements for standards content and format, how standards will be assessed for quality and compliance with those internal requirements and relevant industry standards, and what metrics can be used to assess standards usage and value. Maintain documentation describing requirements (e.g., conventions, templates, instructions, quality and compliance checks). Work with functional representatives to define how standards will be accessed and used from the standards library and develop the mechanism to collect metrics. Provide training and communications related to standards.Provide standards guidance by training content SMEs on standards principles, business requirements, and concepts of end-to-end traceability and interoperability. Guide SMEs in developing project scope and/or evaluation of change requests. Guide SMEs in development and review of standards deliverables. Help SMEs understand and align with relevant industry standards and/or regulatory guidance. Perform general review of standards deliverables for quality and compliance.Support implementation by ensuring that final standards content is loaded in the standards library. Provide general training, communications, and documentation related to standards implementation for internal and external users. Address general questions and coordinate with content SMEs for topic-specific questions and implementation support. Gather and evaluate user feedback.

Princeton, Nj

Act as the designated point of contact between IT R&D BAS, global business service, venders, and Otsuka America pharmaceutical.Manages the implementation and consistent delivery of projects to agreed upon timelines, budgets and expectations of quality. Works with external clients, developers and vendors to determine requirements. Creates and manages project budget vs. actual expenditures (capital and expense). Creates and manages work breakdown structure (WBS) and scheduled project plan. Manages and supervises project team resources.Develops critical path analysis for project implementation. Responsible for business change management (incl. business process redesign, training, SOPs). Manage project scope and timeline through formal change management processes. Quality System Management: Change management, deviations, release management, complaint management, and documentation.Manages project issues and risks through std issue/risk process. Communication to stakeholders.Handled projects dealing with data management pertaining to clinical research, operations and patients.Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with both technical and non-technical parties. Ensures compliance with required controls.

Hillsborough, Nj

Provide pharmaceutical companies with integrated IT R&D clinical data analysis and business solutions. Work with cross-functional teams to develop strategic and tactical planning, as well as address business questions. Develop actionable recommendations based on data at hand.Communicate recommendations and present effectively to management. Prepare proposals; take charge of situations as needed by the company and lead the marketing research team. Manage project budget and work closely with various departments and networking with extraneous sources.

Princeton, Nj

Responsibilities included managing the Willow Group’s IT R&D clinical business insight team, established and maintained client relationships, and assessed information needs, and established decision criteria and associated risks.Communicated the learning’s of project results and marketplace trends and interpreted and integrated solutions, drew conclusions/implications and translated them into actionable business decision recommendations. Presented research findings to client team and upper management.Helped team in the tactical implementation and coordination of planned clinical data projects. Developed and maintained “expert status” in client solutions, and The Willow Group products and methods. Worked with other function (Project Coordinator, Business Development, IT, etc.) to ensure that the needs of the client are addressed. Quality System Management: Change management, deviations, release management, complaint management, and documentation.Contributed significantly to the growth and development of The Willow Group, including support for New Business Development.

Iraq/ Basra

Department of Defense contractor, worked with the US army’s Research and Development Detachments supporting U.S. Army Divisions’ efforts in the south of Iraq.Helped develop, conduct, review, and report on classified clinical research projects that were designed to help and enhance the lives of the Iraqi people. Insured cultural accuracy and positive impact on the populace. Helped build and foster positive American image and relations.

Princeton, Nj

Support and help develop relationships with major clients such as Johnson and Johnson, Roche, Daiichi Sankyo, and Wyeth through design and timely delivery of IT R&D clinical projects to help clients with information that will enable them to make informed business decisions. Assist Sales Executives during proposal phase and client discussions in order to provide methodological and analytical expertise as well as, budget, and schedule for projects conducted, coordinated or managed.Manage, train, and mentor a team of 6 junior project managers to insure completion of high quality projects. Manage complex projects independently. Develop strategies to ensure that data collection methods are working properly, potential problems are identified early, and solutions are implemented in a timely manner.Monitor project budgets and identify problem areas that might hinder profitability.

Florham Park, Nj

Old Bridge, Nj