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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for statistical oversight for medical and market access deliveries leveraging a focus on relationships with strategic partners and key internal business partners.

Advanced to lead statistical outputs for an expansive portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas, managing a significant outsourcing budget and nurturing a high-retention team environment.• Elevated to manage statistical contributions for a diversified portfolio spanning six therapeutic areas and collaborative partnerships, effectively handling a $60M outsourcing budget post-acquisition, demonstrating leadership in strategic expansion.• Directed a high-performing team of 30 professionals, ensuring the strategic planning and execution of statistical deliveries for over 20 BMS assets, with a focus on talent development and maintaining an impressive 95% retention rate over five years.• Skillfully managed stakeholder engagements, negotiated solutions with partners and formulated a global sourcing strategy that enhanced talent access and optimized cost efficiencies.• Spearheaded proactive oversight and monitoring of external partners’ portfolios, including swiftly relocating operations from a Russian-based partner team amidst geopolitical conflicts, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of high-quality outputs within stringent timelines.• Initiated and guided the deployment of a GBDS dashboard, which enabled real-time tracking of essential metrics and delivered enhanced transparency and streamlined decision-making.• Instituted a Monthly Portfolio Governance Review for each therapeutic area, effectively aligning priorities and resource allocation to address and resolve issues promptly.• Global Process Owner of statistical processes, leading fast response to GBDS-related Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).• Acted as a catalyst and proponent for the transition to an open office setup, championing improved collaboration and team dynamics and enhancing organizational culture and productivity.

Directed a matrix team of 50+ experts, including statisticians and programmers, supporting medical and market access needs for oncology, and marketed products. Led cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations, resulting in the elimination of 60+ programming positions and enhanced vendor partnerships.Collaborated on the creation of a Market Access Data Presentation Plan (DPP) to address challenges in the AMNOG pricing approval process.Provided strategic project management and fiscal oversight, managing a $4 million budget to ensure quality and on-time delivery of GBS medical publications.

Managed project execution for 3 metabolic compounds during the transition to BMS, liaised with stakeholders on integration progress and risk management.Facilitated the recruitment and training of 40+ junior programmers at a new site, contributing to team expansion and capability building.Presented comprehensive overviews of GBS functions to diverse cross-functional groups and project teams.

Orchestrated project management activities for a diabetes project in Phase 3b/4 development, overseeing CRO outsourcing, contract development, and performance monitoring.Implemented a lessons learned methodology across the GBS function to enhance operational efficiency and knowledge sharing.

Provided statistical leadership for Phase 3 Cardiovascular/Metabolics projects, contributing to successful drug development across multiple Diabetes and Cardiovascular programs.Led statistical preparations for FDA advisory committee meetings and provided input for regulatory filings worldwide, ensuring compliance and successful program outcomes.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mathematics

Master'S Degree, Statistics