Kelly R.
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Maegan Newman
I have been fortunate to work with Kelly in various capacities and roles throughout my career. Kelly is who you want by your side when you are building or transforming a team. She effectively establishes trust with all those who work with her and manages to get the best out of people. She is a natural strategic leader and has the ability to define and deliver right sized solutions for organizations at various stages of maturity. Kelly has a passion for learning and innovation and is at her best when she is solving problems or finding new ways to meet business needs. She uses these strengths to not only make her team better but shares her knowledge and experience with other leaders making everyone better. Operationally she is solid and dependable, while holding herself to the highest standards. I would be hard to find someone who works and lives with more passion and integrity than Kelly.
Michele (Munyon) Johnson
Kelly is a collaborative, supportive and exceptionally talented professional. She is always willing to share her time and knowledge. I have seen her faced with tough situations and she is unflappable and confident. I think Kelly would be an asset to any organization, or role, she chooses to pursue.
Maegan Newman
I have been fortunate to work with Kelly in various capacities and roles throughout my career. Kelly is who you want by your side when you are building or transforming a team. She effectively establishes trust with all those who work with her and manages to get the best out of people. She is a natural strategic leader and has the ability to define and deliver right sized solutions for organizations at various stages of maturity. Kelly has a passion for learning and innovation and is at her best when she is solving problems or finding new ways to meet business needs. She uses these strengths to not only make her team better but shares her knowledge and experience with other leaders making everyone better. Operationally she is solid and dependable, while holding herself to the highest standards. I would be hard to find someone who works and lives with more passion and integrity than Kelly.
Michele (Munyon) Johnson
Kelly is a collaborative, supportive and exceptionally talented professional. She is always willing to share her time and knowledge. I have seen her faced with tough situations and she is unflappable and confident. I think Kelly would be an asset to any organization, or role, she chooses to pursue.
Maegan Newman
I have been fortunate to work with Kelly in various capacities and roles throughout my career. Kelly is who you want by your side when you are building or transforming a team. She effectively establishes trust with all those who work with her and manages to get the best out of people. She is a natural strategic leader and has the ability to define and deliver right sized solutions for organizations at various stages of maturity. Kelly has a passion for learning and innovation and is at her best when she is solving problems or finding new ways to meet business needs. She uses these strengths to not only make her team better but shares her knowledge and experience with other leaders making everyone better. Operationally she is solid and dependable, while holding herself to the highest standards. I would be hard to find someone who works and lives with more passion and integrity than Kelly.
Michele (Munyon) Johnson
Kelly is a collaborative, supportive and exceptionally talented professional. She is always willing to share her time and knowledge. I have seen her faced with tough situations and she is unflappable and confident. I think Kelly would be an asset to any organization, or role, she chooses to pursue.
Maegan Newman
I have been fortunate to work with Kelly in various capacities and roles throughout my career. Kelly is who you want by your side when you are building or transforming a team. She effectively establishes trust with all those who work with her and manages to get the best out of people. She is a natural strategic leader and has the ability to define and deliver right sized solutions for organizations at various stages of maturity. Kelly has a passion for learning and innovation and is at her best when she is solving problems or finding new ways to meet business needs. She uses these strengths to not only make her team better but shares her knowledge and experience with other leaders making everyone better. Operationally she is solid and dependable, while holding herself to the highest standards. I would be hard to find someone who works and lives with more passion and integrity than Kelly.
Michele (Munyon) Johnson
Kelly is a collaborative, supportive and exceptionally talented professional. She is always willing to share her time and knowledge. I have seen her faced with tough situations and she is unflappable and confident. I think Kelly would be an asset to any organization, or role, she chooses to pursue.
Credentials
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Veeva Network Administrator
Veeva SystemsNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva CRM Business Administrator
Veeva SystemsOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva CRM Fundamentals
Veeva SystemsOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva CRM System Administrator 2
Veeva SystemsOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva System Administrator 1
Veeva SystemsOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Innovating with Data and Google Cloud
CourseraSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva Align Business Administrator
Veeva SystemsSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva Vault Platform Business Administrator
Veeva SystemsSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva Vault Platform Fundamentals
Veeva SystemsSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace V4
TraliantAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
CourseraAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Power Business School -
ThePower Business SchoolJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Health Data Science
Columbia Business SchoolApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Pipelines Builder Certification
QuickbaseMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Pipelines Builder Certification
QuickbaseMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
2022 Certification - Quick Base App Builder
QuickbaseJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
2021 Certification - Quick Base App Builder
QuickbaseOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Columbia Business SchoolMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
PowerMBA
ThePowerMBAMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Blockchain: Understanding its uses and implications
The Linux FoundationApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Linux Foundation LFS171X: Introduction to Hyperledger blockchain technologies
The Linux FoundationApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Certificate: Blockchain for Business
edXApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Leadership Principles
University of MarylandFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Project Management
University of MarylandFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Solutions for Greater Innovation
University of MarylandFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Agile for Project Control
University of MarylandFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Applied Scrum for Project Management
University of MarylandFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming
edXFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Driving Speed through Agile Planning
University of MarylandFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Computing in Python II: Control Structures
edXJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Jamf Certified Tech
JamfNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Jamf Certified Associate
JamfOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Blockchain Fundamentals
edXApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Blockchain Technology
edXApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
edXJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
NREMT-P
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansSep, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Scrum Master
Scrum AllianceAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
NJ EMT
New Jersey Department of HealthJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Veeva Administrator
Veeva SystemsMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Paramedic
Pennsylvania Department of HealthDec, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Gamida Cell Ltd.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Global Information Technology
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Aug 2023 - Present
• Implement and manage IT service management (ITSM) and corresponding systems to streamline IT operations and improve service delivery. • Lead the implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta Identity Management, enhancing security and user experience. • Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and support of various enterprise systems, including Concur, Jostle, Azure AD, VPN, FreshService, Zoom, Adobe, Exchange, Teams, WordPress Engine, Veeva Vault, and CRM. • Develop and execute a Cyber-Security Awareness Program, ensuring employees have the knowledge and tools to protect sensitive information. • Establish and manage a global service desk, providing 24/7 support to ensure efficient incident resolution and customer satisfaction. • Foster strong relationships with partners and vendors, effectively managing contracts, negotiations, and vendor performance. • Responsible for managing the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented. • Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across IT operations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT strategies with business objectives and contribute to organizational success. Show less
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Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Medical and Commercial Systems
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May 2022 - Aug 2023
Develop, implement maintain, and support all systems used by the commercial and medical organizations- Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, PowerBI, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud- Developed and implemented RACI Matrix for all systems - Implemented SLA’s for commercial customers- Negotiated contracts- Managed vendors
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Lead Medical and Commercial Systems
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May 2022 - Aug 2023
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director - Emerging Technology and Innovation CoE
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Nov 2019 - May 2022
- Evaluate and implement emerging technology - Recommend creative solutions for problems - Design and implement innovation program - Establish emerging technology landscape - Design reference architecture and strategies for emerging technologies - Evaluate and implement emerging technology - Recommend creative solutions for problems - Design and implement innovation program - Establish emerging technology landscape - Design reference architecture and strategies for emerging technologies
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Director Workplace Technologies
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2019
- Built and managed team of 10 FTE and 10-20 managed service resources providing level II and level III support- Responsible for managing Mac, Windows, and Citrix environments- Managed vendors- Negotiated MSP contracts- Measured and tracked vendor performance- Single point of contact for strategic customers and projects- Developed and tracked KPI’s- Tracked adherence to critical processes
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Director Emerging Technology
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
- Created and maintained CEB Technology Roadmap- Implemented innovation program- Installed, configured, supported Slack Enterprise- Installed, configured, supported Box Enterprise- Installed, configured, supporter Mural- Implemented and supported Alexa for business - Conducted POC’s for natural language processing- Conducted POC’s for manufacturing IoT
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Director - Commercial Application Development
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2016
- Developed, implemented, maintained, and supported all systems used by the commercial organization- Implemented Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, Tableau, and Salesforce- Implemented Agile methodology for delivery of all commercial systems- Developed and implemented Salesforce Governance Model- Implemented SLA’s for commercial customers- Negotiated contracts- Managed vendors
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Director - Mobile Application Developmen
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Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
- Led a team of 25 developers and testers, remote and on site- Built an enterprise mobile application development team- Built a mobile application support team- Developed mobile application development standards- Developed governance process and program- Developed enterprise mobile applications- Established Apple GSX account - Standardized development tools- Established KPI’s
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Associate Director - Software Quality Management
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2013
- Led a large team of 50 developers and testers, to implement an enterprise risk management system- Established development processes to ensure the quality of code and testing efforts-Implemented Test Director and Quickest pro to establish an automated testing and validation process for the organization reducing test execution time from 1 month to 1 week- Implemented an electronic signature process in Test Director- Led the Oracle database team of engineers- Developed and implemented a release management process based on ITIL principles- Developed and implemented a problem management process based on ITIL principles- Managed vendors against contracts via KPI’sFacilitated monthly review meetings with vendors Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2024
University of Cumbria
Masters, Executive MBA -
2019 - 2021
RWTHx Aachen University
MicroMasters, Managing Technology & Innovation: How to deal with disruptive change -
2020 - 2020
University of Marylandx
Certificate, Agile Project Management -
2019 - 2019
BerkelyX
BLOCKCHAIN FUNDAMENTALS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE, Blasting/Blaster -
2019 - 2019
LinuxFoundationX
BLOCKCHAIN FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE, BlockChain -
2016 - 2018
NATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER
NREMT - Paramedic, Paramedicine -
2011 - 2012
Villanova University
MASTER CERTIFICATE BUSINESS ANALYSIS, Business Analysis -
2008 - 2009
Notre Dame College
MASTER CERTIFICATE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, Organizational Leadership
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