Nicole Ethier Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

El Segundo, California, Us

As President of the Life Sciences Division at Epic Staffing Group (A TPO Portfolio Company), we bring to market comprehensive recruitment and staffing solutions through our leading brands, PharmaLogics Recruiting and Orbis Clinical. Together, we offer a full spectrum of services to support pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies in meeting their talent needs at every stage—from discovery to commercialization. With PharmaLogics’ expertise in global recruitment and Orbis Clinical’s focus on specialized life sciences consulting and staffing, provide customized, high-quality workforce solutions to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market.

El Segundo, California, Us

As Chief Operating Officer of PharmaLogics Recruiting and Orbis Clinical (a Webster Equity Partners Portfolio Company) I led a team of over 200 employees implementing operations and strategic growth initiatives, including the successful integration of two acquisitions and the transition to a fully remote work environment. Also played a key role in preparing the company for a successful sale, ensuring all operational aspects were optimized for a smooth transaction. I focused on driving growth and efficiencies, streamlining processes and developing leadership capabilities to build high-performing, agile teams. Specializing in life sciences talent acquisition and clinical staffing, helped deliver top-tier professionals to support global drug development.

El Segundo, California, Us

San Diego, California, Us

As a member of Vistage, I engage in a transformative peer advisory group of business leaders committed to personal and professional growth. Through collaborative discussions and strategic insights, I enhance my leadership skills and gain diverse perspectives on business challenges. The Vistage experience empowers me to hold myself accountable and drive meaningful progress within my organization.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

The Boston Beer Company is a high end alcoholic beverage company, with brands including: Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angel City, Coney Island and Concrete Beach. Held various roles leading teams in New Product Development, End to End Process Transformation and System Implementation, Human Resources and Internal Audit during unprecedented organizational growth. In 2005, Boston Beer was ~$250M in revenue and 350 employees and in 2018, was ~$1B in revenues and 1,500 employees.As the Sr. Director, set the vision for a team of 11 to champion Human Resource Transformation across the entire Organization. Developed and drove execution of HR Strategy for HR Business Partners and HR Operations Team. Accomplishments included implementing new standards and processes to ensure new expectations set to drive future organizational growth, resulting in:- Increased consistency in performance ratings across the organization, moving a skewed performance curve (4/45/51%) to a more evenly distributed curve (10/70/20%).- Identification of growth opportunities for talent and key gaps with corresponding action plans, for critical existing and future roles within the organization.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Established Project Management Office (PMO), reporting to CEO, to ensure delivery of ~120 New Products annually from concept to market launch, driving significant incremental revenue (~$66M annually) during a time of significant growth in volume and complexity. Developed industry leading record speed from concept to market of 16 weeks for a brand.Established and developed an independent Internal Audit Department and facilitated Enterprise Risk Management Processes. Developed annual audit plan and managed execution of plan, identifying and mitigating critical risks faced by the organization, including managing compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, significantly improving internal control awareness, reducing number of significant deficiencies by 100% and reduction of external audit fees. Additionally, managed team to exceed target metrics in: value of audit services, timeliness of findings resolution, and net promoter score.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Positions included Director of Internal Audit and Risk, Sr. Finance and Compliance Manager. Key accomplishments included: - Managed integration of acquired Brewery’s accounting functions into corporate accounting within scope, timeline, and budget while improving internal controls and meeting acquisition transition deadlines.- Worked with cross-functional executive team and external consultants related to federal, state, and local tax credits, deductions, and other funding to support a potential business expansion, including a potential $7.5M funding. - Conducted due diligence efforts for the purchase of a production Brewery, as a well as Tap Rooms.

Framingham, Ma, Us

TJX Companies, Inc. is a leading global player in the off-price retail sector, operating over 2,300 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. With brands including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, TJX focused on delivering high-quality, brand-name merchandise at discounted prices. During this period, the company experienced significant growth and strengthened its position as a leading retailer in fashion, home décor, and more, continuing to innovate and expand its footprint in key markets.Established and developed audit department for a $1 billion division of TJX. Planned, managed and executed the annual risk based audit planning process for the improvement of internal controls. Additionally, assisted divisional and corporate management in ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

North Reading, Ma, Us

Teradyne is a leading supplier of automated test equipment (ATE). During my tenure, Teradyne expanded its product lines and global presence, focusing on testing solutions for complex integrated circuits, telecommunications, and electronics manufacturing growing from ~$1B to ~$3B in revenues. In the early 2000's during the tech downturn and the dot-com crash, its revenue was significantly impacted, contracting back down to ~$1B revenue, as the semiconductor and telecommunications industries slowed down. During this period, Teradyne undertook restructuring efforts, streamlined operations, and shifted its focus towards long-term growth through diversification, including expanding its robotics and automation systems offerings. Despite these challenges, Teradyne maintained its position as a key player in the ATE market.Lead financial and operational audits for various domestic and international departments, offices, and divisions within Teradyne, Inc. Evaluated internal controls within operation processes and accounting systems, working to achieve mutually agreed upon findings and corrective action plans for operational efficiencies and the improvement of internal controls.

New York, Ny, Us

KPMG, one of the largest global professional services firms, is known primarily for its auditing, tax, and advisory services. During my tenure, KPMG had over 82,000 employees globally and was generating significant revenue, with offices in over 150 countries. The firm was undergoing a strategic transformation, enhancing its consulting services to compete in the rapidly evolving global marketPerformed assurance based advisory services, including financial statement and single audits, for various clients, servicing state and local governments, manufacturing and high technology clients.

Bs, Accounting

Mba, Concentration In Organizational Behavior