As VP, HR and Communications for North America, I oversaw the entire employee life cycle, as well as corporate communications, learning and development, meeting and facilities. In this role I led the Merz Group's first-ever Diversity Equity and Inclusion strategy and implementation plan.During my tenure, Merz Therapeutics earned the Triangle Business Journal 2023 Best Places to Work, 2023 Stevie Awards for Great Employers - Pharmaceuticals, Great Place to Work Certification in the U.S. and Canada in October 2023.

• Responsible for supporting the Merz Pharma Group CEO and executive team through coordination of strategic initiatives and cultivation of effective communication across the organization.• Oversaw the execution of a company-wide project to reorganize the global organization structure of >3,250 employees from regional businesses to three global business areas.• Managed core meeting schedules, prepared briefing materials, and facilitated decision-making processes.• Acted as a liaison between the executive team and various departments, fostered collaboration, and streamlined operations to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

• Responsible for overseeing HR operations within Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, Argentina, and 12 additional countries operating in a distribution partner model, ensuring alignment with the global company's overall HR strategy and goals.• Managed a team of 7 HR, Training, Communications, and Meeting & Events professionals, providing guidance and support on issues such as recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with local labor laws.• Developed and implemented regional HR policies and programs to enhance employee engagement, development, and retention.• Collaborated with regional leadership to address workforce challenges, drive organizational effectiveness, and support business growth objectives.

• Partnered with senior management of three commercial business units (Aesthetics/OTC, Neocutis, and Neurosciences) to define, develop, and implement HR solutions to optimize talent, improve processes, and support business objectives for 350 employees.• Provided guidance on talent management, employee relations, and workforce planning to ensure the commercial team was effectively staffed and motivated.• Worked closely with leadership to develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement and foster a positive work culture.• Integration project lead for the acquisition of Ulthera, Inc. resulted in over $100 million increase in revenue and 150 additional employees.

• Hired, managed, and developed one direct report who was promoted to Associate Manager of Corporate Communications within the first year.• Developed and executed internal and external communication strategies for the U.S. and Canada to enhance the company's brand and reputation.• Oversaw the creation and dissemination of press releases, newsletters, and other communication materials, ensuring consistent and clear messaging.• Managed media relations, handled inquiries, and maintained strong relationships with journalists and stakeholders.• Collaborated with the Global Corporate Communications team to align communication efforts with the company's goals and values, ensuring a cohesive and unified approach.• Designed, developed, and implemented the corporate website and the Merz Pharma Group’s first corporate intranet platform.

• Recruited to assist in the development of two new commercial business units (Aesthetics and Therapeutics) in the U.S.; Organization grew from 225 to 500 employees.• Worked directly with project owners and business team members for HR tactical and strategic planning.• Implemented and managed special HR projects that aligned with the overall department and/or corporate strategy.• Regularly partnered with the field management team on HR-related items including strategic initiatives, sales business alignment, as well as training programs.