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Florida, United States

Tokyo, Jp

With a focus on quality, security and compliance, our team is delivering an automated, integrated, in-house clinical data pipeline - a single source of truth across the clinical and operational data lifecycle, providing teams real-time access to the data they need - to power Takeda’s development engine, enable next generation clinical trials design and predictably deliver on our commitment to accelerate medicines to patients. Takeda is a global value-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader committed to creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. For more than 240 years, Takeda has focused on delivering transformative treatment and significantly increasing the value that we bring to society. The work we do transforms lives, helping patients with limited or no treatment options in our therapeutic and business areas of oncology, rare genetics and hematology, neuroscience, gastroenterology, plasma-derived therapies and vaccines. Unleashing the power of data and technology is crucial to our vision to transform the lives of patients. Data and technology are revolutionizing our industry and creating better experiences and outcomes for patients by accelerating the discovery, development and delivery of life-transforming treatments.

New York, Ny, Us

𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Voya Financial (formerly ING U.S.) is a Fortune 500 company serving 14M+ individual and institutional customers, helping them plan, invest, and protect retirement savings. Voya is a Fortune Best Workplace in the Financial Services & Insurance industry and is committed to conducting business in a socially, environmentally, economically, and ethically responsible manner. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: As Chief Transformation Officer, I was responsible for large-scale, enterprise-wide change programs, leading a highly matrixed team of 300+ professionals. Using data-driven insights, we developed clear targets in collaboration with senior executives and ensured KPIs were met or exceeded. Led CEO-sponsored corporate transformation resulting in delivery of hundreds of millions in OpEx savings ahead of schedule, after sale of the variable annuity and life businesses.𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Corporate Transformations | Executive Leadership | Performance Management | DEI | Contract Negotiations | IT System Simplification | Automation | Budgeting | Strategic Planning

New York, Ny, Us

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: Led team of 150+ direct and indirect reports in a highly matrixed organization. Accountable for delivering enterprise-wide strategy and execution initiatives, including retirement readiness initiatives, creation of Digital and Analytics COEs, technology modernization and simplification, and real estate footprint consolidation. Delivered significant OpEx savings, exceeding target by 26%, while improving operational efficiency. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Change Management | Executive Leadership | IT System Simplification | Budgeting | Strategic Planning | PMO Operations | Enterprise Technology Solutions | Growth Acceleration

New York, Ny, Us

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: Served as the CEO/COO's Chief of Staff, in addition to overseeing enterprise strategic planning. Led large-scale change programs sponsored by CEO and COO; planned and facilitated C-Suite Executive meetings and prepared for board meetings in collaboration with the Corporate Secretary, presenting key project updates to the Board. To improve enterprise-wide strategic planning, I led the effort to centralize separate PMO functions into one Enterprise PMO and implemented operational standards on planning, delivery and reporting. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Stakeholder Communications | Strategic Planning | Business Operations | Coaching & Mentoring | Project Management | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Communication Strategies | Business Partnerships

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ING U.S. was a subsidiary of ING Group, a Netherlands-based multinational banking and financial services corporation. ING U.S. was separated from ING Group, and rebranded as Voya Financial with the second-highest performing IPO in 2013. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: I led an execution team of 150+ professionals to operationally separate from ING Group, including all IT systems, corporate functions and policies. The team then focused on creating U.S. stand-alone functions, systems and policies, and successfully took the company public as Voya Financial, resulting in the 2nd best performing IPO in 2013. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Complex Organizational Structuring | Change Management | Teambuilding | IT Systems | Global Business Operations | Policies & Procedures | Board Governance | M&A | Branding | SEC Filings | Compliance | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Strategic Planning

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: After managing HR systems consolidation as a consultant for IBM, I was recruited to continue managing the HR systems and HRIS team. I led multiple initiatives which streamlined processes and improved the employee experience. I implemented a new HR service delivery model, including system upgrades and offering self-service functionality. I led the outsourcing of pension administration, including contract negotiations and system interfaces with ADP, ING, Hewitt, and U.S. banks, and led a team of HR and IT professionals to develop an online total rewards compensation statement and developed a data warehouse for reporting key HR analytics and metrics. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: HRIS | Teambuilding | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Information Technology Systems | HR Service Delivery Models | System Testing & Implementation | Vendor Relations | Contract Negotiations | Process Improvements | Benefits Administration | HR Strategy Design

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: Led teams in significant change management projects for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Provided strategic advice and leadership surrounding HR service delivery, global software implementations, call center operations and performance management systems. These efforts led to significant cost savings and operational improvements. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: HRIS | Cross-Functional Collaboration | IT Systems | HR Service Delivery Models | System Testing & Implementation | Business Process Improvements | Benefits & Payroll Administration | HR Strategy Design | Change Management | Financial Management | Training

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: Served as the Senior Lead for a global team that completed the operational separation of Arthur Andersen and Andersen Consulting. I also implemented PeopleSoft ERM systems and at numerous Fortune 500 companies.