Retired

• Jan 2022 - Present

Principal Emeritus

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

Semi-retired, providing consulting advice on a selected basis.

Managing Principal

• 2011 - Jan 2020

Human Capital consulting practice partnering with senior leadership to align their human capital with their business strategy. Working with our clients, we diagnose, define and deliver talent management, organization design, and business process solutions to create and sustain long-term success. Our business coaching process facilitates ongoing growth. We create value for all stakeholders by executing on strategy, improving organizational effectiveness and positively managing change. People… Show more Human Capital consulting practice partnering with senior leadership to align their human capital with their business strategy. Working with our clients, we diagnose, define and deliver talent management, organization design, and business process solutions to create and sustain long-term success. Our business coaching process facilitates ongoing growth. We create value for all stakeholders by executing on strategy, improving organizational effectiveness and positively managing change. People Strategies Delivered. Representative assignments: • Supported private equity firm in identifying and acquiring senior talent for new business; coached executives in early stages of building out the organization. • Partnered with the senior leadership of a privately-held start-up pharmaceutical company to create and implement the human capital strategy and new corporate culture. Built performance management, compensation structure, benefit administration and payroll processes. • Developed new organization structure and governance processes to enhance operations of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. • Conducted assessment of company’s facilities outsourcing strategy; identified and recommended key actions and process changes to improve partnering relationship. • Prepared plan for optimizing client’s workforce during strategic refocus; identified action steps for restructuring, and recommendations for severance and retention of key personnel.

SVP, Human Resources

• 2012 - 2013

NantPharma specializes in the development and manufacturing of superior quality, injectable pharmaceuticals. It is committed to a fully-integrated platform delivering the highest-quality products that are uniquely positioned to enhance patient care. NantPharma is a collaboration between NantWorks, LLC, chaired by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, formerly of Abraxis Biosciences, and The Blackstone Group, a premier global investment and advisory firm. Initially retained by Arthur Higgins, CEO, as… Show more NantPharma specializes in the development and manufacturing of superior quality, injectable pharmaceuticals. It is committed to a fully-integrated platform delivering the highest-quality products that are uniquely positioned to enhance patient care. NantPharma is a collaboration between NantWorks, LLC, chaired by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, formerly of Abraxis Biosciences, and The Blackstone Group, a premier global investment and advisory firm. Initially retained by Arthur Higgins, CEO, as a consultant to help assess this new organization and define core business processes, I was recruited to head the human resources function and help transform the company by executing on the strategy of creating a fully independent business separate from the parent holding company. Key achievements: • created and built the human resources function • hired key senior management and mid-level staff • developed performance management process • built unified compensation structure • right-sized the manufacturing facilities in alignment with market economics and new business strategy • transitioned staff services from parent holding company to NantPharma Show less NantPharma specializes in the development and manufacturing of superior quality, injectable pharmaceuticals. It is committed to a fully-integrated platform delivering the highest-quality products that are uniquely positioned to enhance patient care. NantPharma is a collaboration between NantWorks, LLC, chaired by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, formerly of Abraxis Biosciences, and The Blackstone Group, a premier global investment and advisory firm. Initially retained by Arthur Higgins, CEO, as… Show more NantPharma specializes in the development and manufacturing of superior quality, injectable pharmaceuticals. It is committed to a fully-integrated platform delivering the highest-quality products that are uniquely positioned to enhance patient care. NantPharma is a collaboration between NantWorks, LLC, chaired by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, formerly of Abraxis Biosciences, and The Blackstone Group, a premier global investment and advisory firm. Initially retained by Arthur Higgins, CEO, as a consultant to help assess this new organization and define core business processes, I was recruited to head the human resources function and help transform the company by executing on the strategy of creating a fully independent business separate from the parent holding company. Key achievements: • created and built the human resources function • hired key senior management and mid-level staff • developed performance management process • built unified compensation structure • right-sized the manufacturing facilities in alignment with market economics and new business strategy • transitioned staff services from parent holding company to NantPharma Show less

EVP, Human Resources and Administration

• 2002 - 2011

Biopharmaceutical company that developed, manufactured and commercialized medicines for cancer and other life-threatening conditions with annual revenues of $500 million and 450 employees. Company re-oriented strategy to divest commercial assets and refocus resources on promising R&D programs of innovative cancer therapeutics. Current company has annual revenues of approx. $50 million and 40 employees. Chief Administrative Officer and member of Executive Committee, responsible for… Show more Biopharmaceutical company that developed, manufactured and commercialized medicines for cancer and other life-threatening conditions with annual revenues of $500 million and 450 employees. Company re-oriented strategy to divest commercial assets and refocus resources on promising R&D programs of innovative cancer therapeutics. Current company has annual revenues of approx. $50 million and 40 employees. Chief Administrative Officer and member of Executive Committee, responsible for leadership and strategic direction of all human capital policies and programs; information technology; facilities; environmental health and safety; purchasing and logistics. Served as Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary to Board of Directors and Secretary to Compensation Committee. • Created first comprehensive compensation strategy providing more precise budgeting and cost control while increasing employee morale and engagement. • Developed and implemented new performance management process; increased engagement and strategy execution. • With acquisition, drove cultural and structural systems integration of two companies and multiple sites, including successful reversal of manufacturing plant turnover from over 30% to under 9% in 6 months. • Staffed and drove assimilation process for senior marketing team as catalyst for building long-term product strategy. • Provided counsel to Compensation Committee for decisions on executive officer compensation. • Negotiated multi-year benefit cost increases at below national average with no reduction in employee benefits. • Planned and implemented multiple reductions-in-force (80% headcount reduction over 3 years) with no successful legal actions taken against company; significant cost reductions and process efficiencies. • Guided creation of new biotech focused culture through group communications; improved employee understanding and focus on new corporate goals. Show less Biopharmaceutical company that developed, manufactured and commercialized medicines for cancer and other life-threatening conditions with annual revenues of $500 million and 450 employees. Company re-oriented strategy to divest commercial assets and refocus resources on promising R&D programs of innovative cancer therapeutics. Current company has annual revenues of approx. $50 million and 40 employees. Chief Administrative Officer and member of Executive Committee, responsible for… Show more Biopharmaceutical company that developed, manufactured and commercialized medicines for cancer and other life-threatening conditions with annual revenues of $500 million and 450 employees. Company re-oriented strategy to divest commercial assets and refocus resources on promising R&D programs of innovative cancer therapeutics. Current company has annual revenues of approx. $50 million and 40 employees. Chief Administrative Officer and member of Executive Committee, responsible for leadership and strategic direction of all human capital policies and programs; information technology; facilities; environmental health and safety; purchasing and logistics. Served as Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary to Board of Directors and Secretary to Compensation Committee. • Created first comprehensive compensation strategy providing more precise budgeting and cost control while increasing employee morale and engagement. • Developed and implemented new performance management process; increased engagement and strategy execution. • With acquisition, drove cultural and structural systems integration of two companies and multiple sites, including successful reversal of manufacturing plant turnover from over 30% to under 9% in 6 months. • Staffed and drove assimilation process for senior marketing team as catalyst for building long-term product strategy. • Provided counsel to Compensation Committee for decisions on executive officer compensation. • Negotiated multi-year benefit cost increases at below national average with no reduction in employee benefits. • Planned and implemented multiple reductions-in-force (80% headcount reduction over 3 years) with no successful legal actions taken against company; significant cost reductions and process efficiencies. • Guided creation of new biotech focused culture through group communications; improved employee understanding and focus on new corporate goals. Show less

Vice President

• 1998 - 2001

Boutique management consulting firm providing human resources consulting services and retained executive search to the life sciences industry. Annual revenues of over $2 million. Responsible for business development and project management on all human resource consulting projects and multiple executive search assignments. CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS • Total compensation survey of scientific management positions for R&D division of a global pharmaceutical company; • Senior… Show more Boutique management consulting firm providing human resources consulting services and retained executive search to the life sciences industry. Annual revenues of over $2 million. Responsible for business development and project management on all human resource consulting projects and multiple executive search assignments. CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS • Total compensation survey of scientific management positions for R&D division of a global pharmaceutical company; • Senior management team assimilation for mid-sized pharmaceutical company; • Designed scientific career ladder for development stage biotechnology company; • Developed salary structure and incentive program for start-up biotechnology company; • Provided one-on-one executive coaching in the areas of leadership and performance improvement for selected clients. EXECUTIVE SEARCH • Conducted over 35 senior level executive placements for companies ranging from major global pharmaceutical firms to small biotechnology start-ups. Positions filled included director to vice president levels in research and development, clinical/medical affairs, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, project management, manufacturing, business development, marketing, sales, finance and general management. Show less Boutique management consulting firm providing human resources consulting services and retained executive search to the life sciences industry. Annual revenues of over $2 million. Responsible for business development and project management on all human resource consulting projects and multiple executive search assignments. CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS • Total compensation survey of scientific management positions for R&D division of a global pharmaceutical company; • Senior… Show more Boutique management consulting firm providing human resources consulting services and retained executive search to the life sciences industry. Annual revenues of over $2 million. Responsible for business development and project management on all human resource consulting projects and multiple executive search assignments. CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS • Total compensation survey of scientific management positions for R&D division of a global pharmaceutical company; • Senior management team assimilation for mid-sized pharmaceutical company; • Designed scientific career ladder for development stage biotechnology company; • Developed salary structure and incentive program for start-up biotechnology company; • Provided one-on-one executive coaching in the areas of leadership and performance improvement for selected clients. EXECUTIVE SEARCH • Conducted over 35 senior level executive placements for companies ranging from major global pharmaceutical firms to small biotechnology start-ups. Positions filled included director to vice president levels in research and development, clinical/medical affairs, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, project management, manufacturing, business development, marketing, sales, finance and general management. Show less

Vice President, Human Resources, RPR Gencell

• 1994 - 1998

Global pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing prescription products in respiratory, oncology, cardiovascular, central nervous system and infectious diseases, with revenues of $5.4 billion and over 28,000 employees. Merged into what is now sanofi-aventis. Head of HR for company’s global biotechnology division focused on gene and cell therapies with over 350 employees and operations in North America, Europe and Japan. Member of senior management team from inception… Show more Global pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing prescription products in respiratory, oncology, cardiovascular, central nervous system and infectious diseases, with revenues of $5.4 billion and over 28,000 employees. Merged into what is now sanofi-aventis. Head of HR for company’s global biotechnology division focused on gene and cell therapies with over 350 employees and operations in North America, Europe and Japan. Member of senior management team from inception, participated in creation of organization design and staff selection. • Designed and delivered global management team-building program resulting in improved communications, teamwork, and decision-making between all locations. • Directed all HR analyses and integration activities during acquisition of biotechnology company with 180 employees and three facilities. Managed subsequent rightsizing processes and change-management/transition programs with positive results on overall morale.

Vice President, Human Resource Planning & Organization Effectiveness

• 1993 - 1994

As member of Corporate HR leadership team, led global management succession planning process and organizational design initiatives; directed workforce diversity programs, including work and family issues taskforce, and EEO/AA; provided management oversight to Corporate Internal Communications. • Coordinated development of succession plans for senior management of major business units and creation of individual senior management development plans. • Conducted worldwide management… Show more As member of Corporate HR leadership team, led global management succession planning process and organizational design initiatives; directed workforce diversity programs, including work and family issues taskforce, and EEO/AA; provided management oversight to Corporate Internal Communications. • Coordinated development of succession plans for senior management of major business units and creation of individual senior management development plans. • Conducted worldwide management attitude survey; presented findings and action plans to top management committee as well as at company-wide meeting, findings incorporated into management operating plan. • Reduced Internal Communications expenses by 20% while improving product and service quality by fully utilizing internal resources. • Negotiated contract to reduce global outplacement costs by 25%.

VP, Human Resources

• 1991 - 1993

Company's second largest business unit with over $850 million in sales and over 2400 employees. Responsible for HR and administrative functions in US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. • Conducted employee values audit; findings were integrated into the strategic planning process improving hiring, compensation and reward practices. • Coordinated top management reorganizations in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, including external search for key personnel and… Show more Company's second largest business unit with over $850 million in sales and over 2400 employees. Responsible for HR and administrative functions in US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. • Conducted employee values audit; findings were integrated into the strategic planning process improving hiring, compensation and reward practices. • Coordinated top management reorganizations in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, including external search for key personnel and expatriation of eight senior managers and their families. Show less Company's second largest business unit with over $850 million in sales and over 2400 employees. Responsible for HR and administrative functions in US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. • Conducted employee values audit; findings were integrated into the strategic planning process improving hiring, compensation and reward practices. • Coordinated top management reorganizations in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, including external search for key personnel and… Show more Company's second largest business unit with over $850 million in sales and over 2400 employees. Responsible for HR and administrative functions in US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. • Conducted employee values audit; findings were integrated into the strategic planning process improving hiring, compensation and reward practices. • Coordinated top management reorganizations in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, including external search for key personnel and expatriation of eight senior managers and their families. Show less

Dir., Human Resources

• 1986 - 1990

Global pharmaceutical company with over $1 billion in revenues that developed, manufactured and marketed prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals in gastroenterology, cardiovascular, hypersensitivity, dermatology, bone metabolism and plasma fractions. Merged into Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. Held several management positions in human resources and compensation: • Director, Human Resources - U.S. Pharmaceuticals (1990–1991) • Manager, Human Resources - Rorer Pharmaceutical Corporation… Show more Global pharmaceutical company with over $1 billion in revenues that developed, manufactured and marketed prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals in gastroenterology, cardiovascular, hypersensitivity, dermatology, bone metabolism and plasma fractions. Merged into Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. Held several management positions in human resources and compensation: • Director, Human Resources - U.S. Pharmaceuticals (1990–1991) • Manager, Human Resources - Rorer Pharmaceutical Corporation (1989–1990) • Manager, Compensation and HRIS - US Operations (1987–1989) • Senior Compensation Specialist - Corporate Staff (1986–1987) Show less Global pharmaceutical company with over $1 billion in revenues that developed, manufactured and marketed prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals in gastroenterology, cardiovascular, hypersensitivity, dermatology, bone metabolism and plasma fractions. Merged into Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. Held several management positions in human resources and compensation: • Director, Human Resources - U.S. Pharmaceuticals (1990–1991) • Manager, Human Resources - Rorer Pharmaceutical Corporation… Show more Global pharmaceutical company with over $1 billion in revenues that developed, manufactured and marketed prescription and OTC pharmaceuticals in gastroenterology, cardiovascular, hypersensitivity, dermatology, bone metabolism and plasma fractions. Merged into Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. Held several management positions in human resources and compensation: • Director, Human Resources - U.S. Pharmaceuticals (1990–1991) • Manager, Human Resources - Rorer Pharmaceutical Corporation (1989–1990) • Manager, Compensation and HRIS - US Operations (1987–1989) • Senior Compensation Specialist - Corporate Staff (1986–1987) Show less

Compensation Consultant

• 1984 - 1986

International management consulting company providing services in compensation and benefits planning and human resources management. Accountable for developing and maintaining compensation programs and services. Results: • Generated revenues of over $750,000 per year • Increased revenues 11% over previous year. International management consulting company providing services in compensation and benefits planning and human resources management. Accountable for developing and maintaining compensation programs and services. Results: • Generated revenues of over $750,000 per year • Increased revenues 11% over previous year.