Functional Skills
Manufacturing Improvements
Operational Efficiency
Simulations
Benchmarking
Training and Coaching
Software Skills
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Datacenters
Google Sheets
Google Cloud Storage
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Outlook
SAP SuccessFactors
Microsoft Office
Sector Experience
Life Sciences & Pharma
Fortune 500
Experience
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Operations
Head of Learning & Development
4/2019 - 4/2021
Head of Learning & Development for Viral Vector Services Division. Established competency-based training programs, compliant, efficient training process, performance consulting mindset, Human Error Prevention training, Investigation training, and visual electronic work instruction tools and training.
Independent
Other
Consultant
1/2007 - 1/2020
Designed and delivered on-site training at numerous companies and venues. Was program designer and instructor at the Massachusetts Biotech Council in Cambridge for multiple courses, including cGMP, GDP, SOP Writing, Training Programs, and Investigations & CAPA.
Sanofi Genzyme
Operations
Director of Learning & Development; Change Leader
4/2012 - 4/2019
Held roles of increasing responsibility in Learning & Development leadership, including Director of L&D, North America (4 sites); Change Leader, leading multiple LEAN process improvement projects in Engineering, Manufacturing, QC, and Materials Management; and as co-found and co-chair of the global Human Error Prevention community of practice.
Abbott Laboratories
Operations
Site Training & Development Manager
9/2008 - 4/2012
As site Head of Training, developed and managed QA Training & Development in the development and improvement of all GMP operations training courses (in collaboration w/ SMEs), processes, procedures, curricula, job aids, and error prevention tools.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Operations
Lead Training Specialist
6/2007 - 9/2008
Collaborated with SMEs and stakeholders in all GMP functions at all levels to design and deliver effective eLearning, instructor-led, and on-the-job training. Developed training program and processes. Facilitated risk assessments and communication plans.
Biovest International
Start-Up
Training & Documentation Manager
1/2006 - 12/2006
Managed Trainining and Document Control functions. Designed and delivered comprehensive cGMP and SOP Writing training for all operations employees.
Therion Biologics
Start-Up
GMP Training Manager
5/2005 - 1/2006
Developed Training Program SOPs, cGMP training programs, aseptic operator qualification training, etc.
Antigenics, Inc.
Operations
Mfg/QA Manager
6/1998 - 5/2005
Started as Manufacturing Associate performing small-scale protein purification and aseptic final filtration. Became Manufacturing Supervisor w/ 8 direct reports. Developed Aseptic Operator Qualification program and trained new hires. Became Manufacturing Training Manager, and also delivered GMP training, and SOP writing training for entire organization. Became QA Manager overseeing Training and Document Control functions.
BASF
Operations
Lead Manufacturing Associate
9/1996 - 6/1998
Performed all aspects of commercial downstream manufacturing, buffer prep, and final filtration at a large contract manufacturer with multiple simultaneous projects.
Genzyme
Operations
Manufacturing Technician
9/1991 - 6/1993
Performed all aspects of upstream manufacturing and buffer prep and support operations for Ceredase product, precursor to the current Cerezyme still on the market.