Experienced and proven global Functional and Program leader with a People and Project focus, strong inter-personal skills, an ability to coach, drive and influence others to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. Strong strategic thinker capable of understanding the organizational goals and can use technology, project management, and leadership experience to reach these goals. Responsible for recruiting and developing high performing individuals. Responsible for championing a broad suite of Portfolio and PM methodologies, processes and tools in a manner that enables project teams to achieve strategic milestones and project deliverables in accordance with stated project objectives. Initiates, leads change and instils operational excellence within the global Peripheral Vascular Health R&D function.