Guiding the transfer of scientific innovation from the laboratory to the patient is my passion, and I have led internationally dispersed, cross-functional teams in the delivery of new treatment therapies to patients across the globe.I have a wealth of experience leading across the entire product lifecycle from manufacturing, development, and commercialization of products and have paved the path for multiple global approvals for Actemra across immunology and also as a viable treatment of patients with severe COVID-19. I’ve worked with scientific experts and senior leadership in steering teams toward the achievement of short- and long-range goals, stepping up to accelerate the study of therapies to address and meet the needs of an emerging pandemic.Since my early career days as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Director), I’ve worked hard to lead teams in global product development and acted as clinical lead for FDA, EMA< and ROW post submission regulatory interactions, gaining multiple global approvals for Actemra. Throughout the years, I’ve developed a robust portfolio of success stories —propelling innovation that has triggered revenue growth and favorably impacted the health and wellbeing of millions of patients.BUSINESS GROWTH: Drove growth >30%. Tactics included creating and executing the strategy needed to meet the demand triggered by a global pandemic.PEOPLE LEADERSHIP: An expert at building and synergizing high-performance teams, I set the course for excellence and then lead, coach, and mentor team members –ensuring everyone has the information, support, and tools necessary to succeed.PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Throughout my career, I have powered international teams, directing high value projects and programs. In addition, I have a reputation for delivering global development programs for both pediatric and adult diseases, including device development with multiple interactions with global regulatory agencies and filing submissions for original BLA, supplemental BLA and Type II variations and gaining biologic license and market authorization applications.