Head of Finance for Novartis Gene Therapies (GTx) Research and Development pipeline. Novartis Gene Therapies is a clinical-stage gene therapy company, dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases.

- Business partner for the GNF President and Senior Management team – implementing company-wide policies and supporting key strategic initiatives- Manage, consolidate and supervise the Institute’s financial activities to maximize financial stability and scientific goal achievement

Director of Finance (March 2011 – Present)- Business partner for the GNF President and Senior Management team – implementing company-wide policies and supporting key strategic initiatives- Manage, consolidate and supervise the Institute’s financial activities to maximize financial stability and goal achievement of operational and capital budgets totaling over $150M- Proactively identifies potential budget and business risks and takes preventative actions to avoid deviations from the resource allocation for Functions, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and projects- Lead the development of innovative cost effective performance reporting systems, with a finger on the pulse on GNF’s business practices resulting in enhanced visibility across complex transaction management structures- Prepare and review of all Functional expense and capital appropriation requests - Closely work with other administrative groups to ensure alignment with business activities and financial implicationsController (June 2002 – March 2011)- Establish, maintain and enhance accounting and business systems (such as G/L, A/P, fixed assets, projects/grants, budgeting, manufacturing, financial reporting etc.)- Establish and maintain the system of internal controls- Provide timely and accurate reporting of all federal, state and local tax filings (income taxes, property taxes, sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, 1099s etc.).- Manage and oversee all audits and reviews (financial, tax, etc.)Manager Financial Reporting & Budgeting (March 2000 – June 2002)- Provide timely and accurate reporting of financial information for internal and external users- Establish budgetary controls by establishing necessary financial reporting and by working with the research directors and managers- Prepare and present monthly cash requirements forecasts.- Prepare and present annual operating budgets, forecasts and long-term financial projections

- Responsible for day to day general accounting functions including overseeing General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payables, and Payroll functions- Responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining accounting and reporting systems