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Waltham Ma

Reporting to the SVP - Clinical Operations, global operational responsibility for clinical trial startup delivery (site selection to patient enrollment) to over 7,000 active investigator sites.• Applied critical path management to trial startup in 51 countries. Delivered data-driven, actionable insight to clinical project teams, resulting in reduced cycle times, faster site startup/patient enrollment, and improved client satisfaction.• Reengineered global clinical investigator site contracting function, including direct linkage to critical study milestones, launch of new efficiency initiatives, key management replacements, and move to “hub” locations globally, driving higher productivity, reduced cycle times, and significant cost savings.• Active operational leadership of $650 million global clinical investigator payment program, involving lifecycle process reengineering and delivery to over 600 active studies. Launched a new global team (90 professionals based off-shore) to deliver concentrated payment services, address backlog, and manage complex issues.

Billerica, Ma

Reporting to the CFO/SVP, global leadership of the corporate finance organization of 290 professionals covering SEC financial reporting, acquisition integration, business controls, tax planning and compliance, internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, as well as global shared service operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.• Led preparation and delivery of financial, tax, and audit materials to the Audit Committee and the Board, as well as timely and accurate filing of SEC reports.• Executive financial oversight on due diligence/integration of 3 international acquisitions (2 exceeding $75 million) into systems, processes, and business units.• Strengthened the finance team through core competency talent assessments, key hires, training and development programs, and international rotation assignments.• Sponsored and led global implementation of Oracle R12 eBusiness Suite and costing and billing module in 42 countries and all business units. This multi-year project led to a scalable global financial platform.• Directed a cross-functional corporate DSO team which decreased DSO from 82 to 32 days resulting in a $300 million increase in working capital.• Deep contribution to corporate tax planning strategies driving down the global effective US GAAP tax rate from 34% to 22%. Established operations in Ireland.• Global leadership of controllership, business controls, internal audit, and shared service operations (including 90 new hires off-shore) to deliver financials across 108 entities and strengthen financial controls over a period of 230% growth in revenue.

Hudson Nh

• Established core operating business controls and a revenue recognition team to address complex business, accounting, and tax issues. • Led the integration of three distinct financial teams into one domestic shared services group driving $1.5 million in savings as well as productivity enhancements. • Rebuilt the finance organization through 5 Director and 14 team changes in key positions to drive stronger technical expertise and deeper bench strength.

Avon Ma

• Enhanced corporate profitability (56% improvement over 3 years) through improved corporate financial planning, stronger budget controls, and cost savings. • Key contributor to business unit and corporate initiatives, including marketing ROI, new ERP system selection, warehouse/logistics, and product development project tracking.Prior Experience as:VP-Business Operations and VP-Finance with Best Petroleum Co., Inc., Lynn, MAPrincipal, Racepoint Consulting, Boston, MA

Winnipeg/Toronto, Canada, London, Uk, Boston, Ma

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), High Honors

Master’S Degree, Taxation

Bachelor’S Degree, Business, Great Distinction - Top Graduate