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Confidential BiotechChief Administration Officer (Interim)
Mar. 2025United StatesI’m proud to be building the critical infrastructure that powers our ambitions. As Chief Administrative Officer, I lead the development of our Human Resources, Legal, IT, and Facilities functions from the ground up, ensuring they are scalable, innovative, and aligned with our mission. My role is to create the systems, teams, and culture that will not only support our rapid growth today but also sustain our long-term success. Every process, partnership, and platform we build is designed with the future of the organization in mind.
ACELYRIN, INC.Chief Human Resources Officer
Nov. 2021 - Oct. 2024Los Angeles, California, United StatesMember of the Executive Team and lead of the Compensation Committee with the Board developing and executing the organization's people strategy, which aligns with the overall business plan and goals. Strong and trusted relationship with the CEO and all members of the executive team. Leading the HR team in developing and implementing programs and policies related to talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement, achieving a growth in employee number from 12 to 150 Built the HR team, identifying HR talent to build the HR functions and the broader company culture Working with the compensation committee chair, implemented executive and general employee reward structures aimed at both attraction and ensuring retention. Turnover remained under 8% for the whole company, below the industry norm of 20% Led the HR and people elements of moving from a private company status to public with the necessary required regulatory aspects, while maintaining the focus on a competitive reward strategy. Completion of the S1 and revamping executive reward to accommodate the public company requirements Successfully enabled a diverse population of employees through inclusion strategies from talent acquisition through to development, enabling a vibrant culture. Led the business and HR through the move from a PEO relationship to benefits in house, saving the company $1.5 million while expanding coverage and benefits plans for the employee population Built and hosted whole company cultural events and strategy, ensuring engagement from the employee population, solid communication from the leadership team and strategies for ensuring the culture was managed to support business objectives
HorizonVice President - HRBP - R&D & Medical Affairs/Head of HR Services/Head of Employee Relations
Aug. 2020 - Oct. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United StatesWorking as the HRBP for R&D and Medical Affairs, I worked closely with the executives of each function to build a team that increased by over 300 people, creating a scientific capability which enabled an expanded pipeline as the organization drove it's maturity into a full biotech organization. Alongside those responsibilities I led the HR Service functions, launching the first engagement centre for HR transactions and streamlined policies to enable a scalable function to be built and leveraged as the organization grows. Finally I also led the Employee Relations functions, creating policies not just for the COVID 19 pandemic but working with and making decisions on the most acute people issues the organization faced.
HorizonExecutive Director - HRBP - R&D/Medical Affairs
Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2020Greater Chicago AreaWorking as a business partner with the Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer, my role is to develop and execute the people strategy for building Horizon Pharma's vision of an organisation with science at it's core. Finding and developing the talent that will maximize our science for the benefits of our patients as we build not just a world class Research & Development function, but a function which is agile and innovative in its discovery of patient centered solutions.
KerrySenior Global Director of HR - Applied Health & Nutrition
Oct. 2017 - Jun. 2018Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin AreaLeading the HR team and strategy globally for Applied Health & Nutrition, a growth orientated business within Kerry. Applied Health & Nutrition is focused on the proprietary food ingredients, pharmaceutical and premium nutrition products. Focusing on providing excellent products and technologies to our customers our aim is to provide consumers with enhanced products providing nutritional benefits.
Kerry GroupDirector of Human Resources - Dairy, Meat, Culinary & Regulatory
Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2017Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin AreaWorking as part of the HR/Dairy & Culinary and Regulatory Leadership teams for North America, I partner with the President of D&C as well as other senior functional leaders to create, develop and deploy a focus on a progressive people strategy which focuses on Talent Management, planning, acquisition and reward structure. With a strong growth and ambition focus, I am currently working on the need to enhance both the capability of HR as well as champion and lead a world class talent focus to increase the capability and competency of the employee population.
AbbVieGlobal Director of Human Resources - Global Pharmaceutical Development
May. 2015 - Jul. 2016Greater Chicago AreaResponsible for the HR strategy for 2500 employees within the Pharmaceutical Development organisation. Focusing on the talent strategy which is critical towards ensuring the strength of capability within the scientific community and ensuring we have a strong innovation culture. Working directly with the Senior Vice President of Development and the VP’s of the Therapeutic Area's to ensure we have people related strategies which attract the best talent and ensure strong growth of our employees.
AbbVieGlobal Director of Human Resources - Middle East and Africa
Mar. 2013 - Apr. 2015Dubai, United Arab EmiratesGlobal HR Director with extensive experience in developing and executing HR strategies for commercial and global organization. Proven track record of success in leading and managing HR teams, driving change initiatives, and building high-performing cultures. Expertise in talent management, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities Develop and execute the commercial HR strategy in alignment with the overall business plan and goals
Build the team for new drug commercialisation
Lead a team of HR professionals in implementing HR programs and policies
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations
Build and maintain a positive and productive work culture that attracts and retains top talent
Drive change initiatives and support the organization through periods of growth and transition
Partner with senior management to provide strategic advice and guidance on HR matters
Skills and Accomplishments Strong leadership and management skills
Expertise in commercial HR best practices
Proven track record of success in implementing and driving HR initiatives
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems Awards and Recognition Top Employer Award (2014)
AbbVieDirector of HR Consulting
Jan. 2013 - Mar. 2013Chicago, United States of AmericaPartnering with the Global HR Vice President, worked with all Division Presidents across Pharmaceutical Group to develop and facilitate change programmes in commercial, marketing and regulatory areas as part of overall Organisation Development programme. Jointly developed HR Org Development and Talent Management strategies for all divisions in Pharmaceutical Group. Directed team of HR consultants managing HR Org Development function for distinct areas.
Abbott LaboratoriesDirector of Consulting
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2012Chicago, United States of AmericaDescribed Above
Abbott LaboratoriesRegional Development Manager - Middle East/Africa/Pakistan/India
Sep. 2008 - Jul. 2010Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPartnered with Regional Directors (Business and Human Resources) on effective provision of development interventions for leadership teams, including special projects. Directed strategy and development of L&D function across region to align with global L&D strategy. Built strong alliances with all business executives and influenced company’s method of developing capabilities of leadership teams. Created dedicated communication strategy across geographically dispersed management team to drive Leadership Development, Talent Management Strategies and Organisation Design.
Emirates GroupTalent & Business Senior Manager
Jun. 2006 - Aug. 2008Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDirected team of consultants with UK CIPD certification for instructional design and business consultancy. Managed external relationships for Aviation College (internal learning & development centre), including Harvard, Cranfield and local course providers. Played active role in organisational change programme.
RBS GroupOrganisation Development Technical Partner
Jul. 2004 - Jul. 2006Edinburgh, United KingdomWorking directly with HR Director, managed operating budget for Learning and Development Department. Managed external face-to-face and e-learning training vendors. Worked with central executive development team to define change process for entire ‘shared service’ group (approx. 28,500 employees) incorporating multiple delivery methods to enhance external and internal customer service. Collaborated on project to develop talent management pipeline and implement / embed process with senior management, which resulted in comprehensive review of top tier of talent available and action plans around their development.
Royal Bank of ScotlandLearning & Development Technical Partner
Jul. 2001 - Aug. 2004Edinburgh, United KingdomReporting to HR Director and Head of Organisational Development for Retail Banking, managed HR-related (specifically, learning / training / org development) projects. Assembled and managed teams of project consultants. Collaborated on leadership development programme for retail senior leadership group (assessment programmes, talent identification). Led series of project consultants as programme manager. Consulted on business change projects involving large-scale learning and development events.
HalifaxGroup Training Manager
Sep. 1997 - Jun. 2001Leeds, United KingdomAs a member of leadership team directed team of Senior Training Officers and served as technical expert on financial service compliance for both training and also for consulting with areas of business. Represented Halifax on several external bodies. Initiated new learning and development programs for middle to senior managers that benchmarked their capability and then matched appropriate learning solutions to their needs.
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