Within the Director of PMO & Business Integrations role, I lead the EMEA PMO team, driving value improvement strategies and regional growth initiatives. Key responsibilities include establishing project management processes, prioritizing strategic projects, and overseeing integration planning for acquisitions.My main areas of focus are strategic planning, integration execution, continuous improvement, leadership, communication, change management, performance measurement, and resource planning project prioritisation.

As a business leader, reporting directly to VP of Sales for Endoscopy EMEA. I have completed some major restructuring programmes for this division aligning and developing an organisation to support key strategies, portfolios, and overseeing complex implementations within different countries due to legal requirements. I am also responsible for the continued enhancement of improved sales playbooks/process to enhance how business is driven and reviewed, my exposure within the commercial world has introduced me to driving key strategic sales projects, including the commercial contracting section, InS & Digital marketing. I am currently supporting the adoption and integration of the cloud technologies (sales force) for the sales & Mkt division within Endo. I plan the strategies and hire the resources that need to go into place to execute the plan whilst accounting for the budget spend. I communicate with senior leadership regularly on project progress and implement simple structured processes. I am required to collaborate across all levels within Endo and other divisions to be effective in my role. I am a keen to advocate the influencing of change in an effective way.

Manages strategic Operations projects aimed at reducing costs, improving product performance and operational efficiency, Support the implementation of PDP’s, site transfers and major operations projects, I am a key Operations team member within a portfolio of PDP projects and ensures that the new product phase contracts are achieved, Identifies & implement PLCP VIP solutions within PDP projects. Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort. Prepares project plans, schedules and budgets by using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project. Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans. Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings. Resolves project issues by working with team members, project customers, Participates in strategic analysis evaluating project opportunities to achieve Operations objectives. Participates in external project management organizations, conferences and seminars to keep current with industry best practices in project management by joining professional associations and implementing a professional development plan with focus on project management. Assists in initial scoping & business case development for individual projects.Ensures effective progress is achieved against time, cost & quality benchmarks. Interfaces with key business stakeholders. Demonstrates effective change leadership.

Boston scientific specialises in the manufacture of medical devices, such as self-expanding stents and drug coated stents. My role as a Snr Quality Projects/NPE Engineer, is to support CAPA/project management activity operations and new product introduction within the production unit, as a requirement of this role I am responsible for ensuring my direct reports deliver on personal/site objectives. I currently lead a team of Level 2 engineers and some quality technicians and am responsible for the following:Complete the metrics, reporting, administration of all management and business reviewsManage and coordinate the activities of change controls systems Attend Problem solving activity and mentor reports to using the lean toolsThe CAPA SME for the department in all internal/external audits as a functional expert.Develop/maintain and communicate metrics to the management team in an effective manner to ensure continuous improvement.Evaluate and influence the production unit strategy for the transfer and introduction of new productsSupport new technologies/systems in order for successful implementation of project and CAPA’s.Provide direction and support to direct and indirect reports based on site/management policesPerform appraisals for all reporting staff, coordinate staff holidays to ensure sufficient coverDrive responsibility in projects and CAPA’s and NPE activities by ensuring they operate within the budget agreedEncourage and support cross functional site team relationsEnsure all CERA costs are forecasting are completed and adhered to for all project funding.Complete project plans for complex projects and resource external support when required Monitor and support budget commitsResponsible for all direct reports ensuring there compliance with training requirements and understand all governing regulatory requirements in relation to their workResponsible for forecasting work and headcount to meet site objectives

Drive continuous improvements in product and process quality using lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma problem solving tools, (I am Green Belt Certified).Required to take on the responsibility and independent authority to make decisions related to product including the disposition of non conforming product.Lead, review and trend investigations into customer complaints.To have considerable knowledge around QSR/MDD standards, to understand and complete Fedder CAPA’s and CAPA investigations to meet agreed timelines.Completion and approval of documents for successful product execution.Complete validations, analyse results and make quality decisions based on these results.Deal with vendors and other engineering disciplines within and outside of the Site.Complete internal audits when required Mentor and coach Quality Technicians to develop their capabilities in completing their work tasks. Give technical guidance to Core Team, Quality Technician and Inspection staff.Drive project prioritisation to ensure all Value stream metrics are achieved and resource workload is balanced fairly

As the production specialist my role was to identify and implement continuous improvement concepts and preventative actions in the production area. The role was a ‘hands on approach’, working with Packaging and Manufacturing operators on the shop floor.Duties and Responsibilities Included:Drive continuous improvement in the Manufacturing area through completion of improvement projects designed to achieve key Production Performance Metrics.Drive continuous improvement in safety and product quality through completion of preventative actions that have arisen though investigations.Motivate/Develop staff in line with the Pfizer standards of leadership and facilitate a team based approach. Prioritise workload in line with departmental and personal goals and objectives.Create an environment to encourage the internal customer requirements (both for manufacturing and packaging aspects).Ensure backorders are fast tracked through the process efficiently.Achieve production targets – hours recovered, units manufactured, productivity and OEE etc.Promote an environment of continuous improvement and innovation in line with lean thinking and process excellence within a TGA regulated environment.Work with QA to eliminate close calls and repeat close calls on customer complaints.

My experience within this role entailed creation of protocols and validation reports for the first FDA qualification batches at the newvridge site. SME for the effxor business unit in Glatt coating performance and batch pooling. Techincal report writing to aid with manufacturing investigations. Coordination and guidance of batch testing within the labs. Problem solving activates to determine root cause on issues that arose on the production floor or validation deviations.

Supervise a team of 20 people for the following on a 3 cycle shift within a high volume production unit. Duties and Responsibilities Included:• Providing strong, effective first line management to ensure that all WMI policies are effectively adhered to in the timely execution of the production schedule.• Maintain good company/union/employee relations through effective communications.• Batch file disposition through processing and into QA for final approval.• Ensure compliance to all WMI regulatory standards (EHS, Quality, GMP, and HR).• Initiation, progression and completion of Manufacturing Investigation Reports.• Timely drafting and completion of documentation (Change Controls, BMR’s, Check sheets etc.) to meet business needs.• Liaising with Planning, Technology and Quality groups to ensure customer service requirements are met.