Experience

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  Takeda

  • Head of Research Communications and Engagement

    • Jan 2024 - Present

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  Mass General Brigham

  • Head of Internal Communications

    • Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

    Leading the development and delivery of a multi-pronged communications strategy to build pride, shape our culture, and demonstrate the power of Mass General Brigham’s brand with its stakeholders.

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Head of Communications, Engagement and Transformation

    • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

    Led the development and execution of global internal and external strategic communications programs to raise visibility for the organization’s business goals and objectives, strengthen the company’s brand and reputation, and increase engagement and pride in Thermo Fisher’s Mission to enable its customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

  • Head of Communications, Pharma Services

    • Apr 2019 - Dec 2021

    Developed and led the communications strategy for the integration and transformation of a new business group within the company − consisting of 5 decentralized business units and 18,000 manufacturing, remote and connected employees in 55 global locations, following the acquisition of Patheon, a contract manufacturing organization.Counseled the Senior Leadership team on positioning and communications strategies to raise visibility and drive alignment with the Pharma Services business strategic plan and how it fits into Thermo Fisher’s overall goals and objectives.Partnered with business and functional leadership teams on strategies and standardized processes for communications surrounding crisis situations, restructuring and change management initiatives.Collaborated with Marketing, External Communications, HR, Talent Acquisition, and the businesses to establish and roll-out an integrated communication planning process for omni-channel campaigns. Guided cross-functional teams in the development of the communications strategies for merger and acquisitions throughout the lifecycle from the announcement, to close, and through integration.Built and organized the group Communications team to scale with the evolving needs and growth of the business.

  • Head of Internal Communications, Pharma Services

    • Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Head of Global Internal Communications, Thermo Fisher Scientific

    • Dec 2010 - Feb 2018

    Built Thermo Fisher’s global internal communications program to ensure consistency of internal communication activities across the broader enterprise and instill pride and engagement amongst Thermo Fisher’s global workforce.Partnered with the Company Leadership Team to develop internal communications strategies to raise visibility and ensure alignment with colleagues globally around Thermo Fisher’s strategic objectives.Counseled the Senior Leadership team globally on crisis, M&A, restructuring and global change communications programs.

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  The Hanover Insurance Group

  • Head of Corporate and Marketing Communications

    • Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

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  Genzyme Genetics

  • Head of Communications

    • 2003 - 2008