NovartisDirector of Communications - Americas and Special Technologies
May. 2017 - Sep. 2018Wilson, North CarolinaResponsibilities: During this job role, I headed development, implementation, and maintenance of strategic communications for Americas and Special Technologies cluster of Novartis, while overseeing eight manufacturing sites across United States, South America, and Europe. I provided leadership coaching on leveraging communication skills to manage employee expectations and engagement during various large-scale change initiatives, including the shutdown of a manufacturing site in Colorado, facilitating consolidation and product transfer to another site in North Carolina, divestiture of three US generic manufacturing sites, and generic oral and dermatology portfolio to another company, aligning with Novartis' strategic focus on value-added products and biosimilars.
Key Achievements:
● Directed a confidential change communications program aimed at divesting and closing down several manufacturing sites as part of company's product realignment strategy.
● Led key communication efforts for a network of manufacturing sites spanning Colorado, North Carolina, California, Germany, and Mexico.
● Offered counsel to group leaders on enhancing communication effectiveness in navigating periods of change and crisis.