Tracy Sylvester
Sr. Director, Program Management at Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Daniel Hargrave
Tracy showed a passion for her work and was willing to assist with processes and projects. She was very thorough and accurate with her work. She was fun to work with and made the enviroment upbet and pleasurable. I would love to have her on my current team! Regards, Daniel Hargrave
John Durr
I worked closely with Tracy while at Biogen Idec. I have always been impressed with Tracy's ability to handle complex projects and complete them almost always ahead of schedule. She is a natural strategic thinker who is always one step ahead of everyone else. She approaches projects head-on and needs minimal direction. I always felt confident whenever I asked her to lead a project. One of Tracy's other strengths is her ability to relate to people. She is a good listener and gathers as much information as possible before driving forward. This is a very dynamic, intelligent individual who wants to learn and grow.
Daniel Hargrave
Tracy showed a passion for her work and was willing to assist with processes and projects. She was very thorough and accurate with her work. She was fun to work with and made the enviroment upbet and pleasurable. I would love to have her on my current team! Regards, Daniel Hargrave
John Durr
I worked closely with Tracy while at Biogen Idec. I have always been impressed with Tracy's ability to handle complex projects and complete them almost always ahead of schedule. She is a natural strategic thinker who is always one step ahead of everyone else. She approaches projects head-on and needs minimal direction. I always felt confident whenever I asked her to lead a project. One of Tracy's other strengths is her ability to relate to people. She is a good listener and gathers as much information as possible before driving forward. This is a very dynamic, intelligent individual who wants to learn and grow.
Daniel Hargrave
Tracy showed a passion for her work and was willing to assist with processes and projects. She was very thorough and accurate with her work. She was fun to work with and made the enviroment upbet and pleasurable. I would love to have her on my current team! Regards, Daniel Hargrave
John Durr
I worked closely with Tracy while at Biogen Idec. I have always been impressed with Tracy's ability to handle complex projects and complete them almost always ahead of schedule. She is a natural strategic thinker who is always one step ahead of everyone else. She approaches projects head-on and needs minimal direction. I always felt confident whenever I asked her to lead a project. One of Tracy's other strengths is her ability to relate to people. She is a good listener and gathers as much information as possible before driving forward. This is a very dynamic, intelligent individual who wants to learn and grow.
Daniel Hargrave
Tracy showed a passion for her work and was willing to assist with processes and projects. She was very thorough and accurate with her work. She was fun to work with and made the enviroment upbet and pleasurable. I would love to have her on my current team! Regards, Daniel Hargrave
John Durr
I worked closely with Tracy while at Biogen Idec. I have always been impressed with Tracy's ability to handle complex projects and complete them almost always ahead of schedule. She is a natural strategic thinker who is always one step ahead of everyone else. She approaches projects head-on and needs minimal direction. I always felt confident whenever I asked her to lead a project. One of Tracy's other strengths is her ability to relate to people. She is a good listener and gathers as much information as possible before driving forward. This is a very dynamic, intelligent individual who wants to learn and grow.
Credentials
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Biogen Activate, Reflect, Co-Create (ARC) Leadership Program - Babson Executive Education
Babson CollegeJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Biogen - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
BiogenJan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr. Director, Program Management
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Jul 2021 - Present
Manage six Program Managers advancing various research and development milestones across a diverse portfolio. • Coach the Program Managers as they drive the preclinical activities, clinical milestones, commercialization planning, and various projects with the program teams. • Developed and oversee portfolio governance to support decision making and drive consistency, alignment, and transparency across team members and executive leadership. • Provide program management for a cross-functional international program team focused on late-stage clinical development and regulatory agency engagements. Show less
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Biogen
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Director, Alzheimer's Disease Portfolio
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Dec 2019 - Jul 2021
Drive key projects to support launch readiness and program activity planning through R&D, product development, and commercialization strategies. Lead cross-functional international teams in a matrixed environment and execute long- and short-term goals for critical product development and launch readiness. Drive effective communications among team members and disseminate information to CEO and Board of Directors.• Supported clinical development strategy and market launch readiness; expedited global regulatory filing activities for lead Alzheimer's Disease program and met key development milestones for second Alzheimer's Disease program.• Ensured cross-functional alignment and organizational support as leader of the Advisory Committee communications team; facilitated communication strategy to prepare and execute internal training materials and scenario-based communication cascade.• Established alliance management operating model for international launch planning activities. Show less
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Director, R&D Strategic Operations
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2019
Motivated a diverse, six-member team and guided operating model initiatives, process improvements, R&D site operations, and Library and Information Center rebranding. Managed $5M budget and oversaw lab improvements, improving quality and efficiency over crucial R&D processes.• Coached the team leader in oversight of entire project portfolio, including prioritizing projects and status reporting, and led efforts to create professional development training for future candidates.• Co-led process improvement project team and reduced time, costs, and bottlenecks to serve research and clinical operations teams more efficiently; developed three-year lab renovation plan to modernize and streamline work spaces.• Supported Biogen's Library and Information Center rebrand; facilitated relaunch, service offering, and resource expansion to realize usage increase of 115% over two-year period.• Oversaw project team charged with introducing the R&D Project Leader model; implemented model to manage assets for company's entire portfolio.• Assessed clinical trial operating model in partnership with Clinical Research Organization (CRO) to drive efficiency throughout clinical development. Show less
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Interim Program Director and Alliance Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
Promoted governance discussions to distinguish between Alzheimer's Disease (AD) assets. Simplified scenario planning and established best practices for collaboration across governance committees.• Successfully transitioned from Phase II to Phase III trial initiation for one AD asset.
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Associate Director, Development Sciences Planning & Operations
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Led process and technology improvement projects designed to enhance drug development in the Development Sciences organization.• Managed program scope, budget, timeline, and change management for 10 concurrent work streams.• Oversaw Project Prioritization Committee responsible for maintaining and monitoring cross-functional technology program with $17M in annual operating expenses.
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Senior Manager, Global Thought Leader Management
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Sep 2013 - Jul 2014
Steered several initiatives identifying cutting-edge thought leaders in emerging therapeutic areas; promoting partnerships between product team members and healthcare professionals. Controlled budget, timelines, communication, contingency plans, and risk assessment for each project.• Promoted several pilot projects to help form the operating model for team.
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Manager, Business Analysis
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2013
Maintained IT system project plans enabling database tracking systems for projects in Corporate Compliance and Human Resources departments. Developed support documentation and ensured consistent user experience with applications and support model.• Controlled Aggregate Spend/Sunshine Act readiness and established operating model.
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Manager, Compliance Operations
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Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Served as liaison to Commercial and Research and Development business groups for state spending and licensing legislation to ensure regulations were communicated, understood and adhered to. Managed healthcare professional spend data collection and disclosure to ensure compliance with state laws.
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Sales Training Coordinator
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Apr 2006 - Dec 2008
Managed multi-million dollar budget and collaborated with Business Planning and Finance departments to ensure the department met annual operating plan. Designed materials and managed training for new field sales employees, including job aids and new hire training workshops, ensuring field employees were onboarded and equipped to start working in the field on hire date.
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Senior Assistant I, Human Resources
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Nov 2005 - Apr 2006
Managed the U.S. Human Resources help desk, including schedule coordination and inquiry response oversight, ensuring employees could easily submit an inquiry and receive a timely response.
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Customer Support Specialist & Team Leader
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Sep 2002 - Nov 2005
Managed between 150-1000 patients assisting them with initiating and continuing therapy for Multiple Sclerosis. Processed patient insurance verifications to ensure access to therapy as well as identified changes in coverage to help patients stay on therapy. Created training modules for team members transitioning into the Reimbursement Specialist role resulting in consistent understanding of standard operating procedures for new employees.
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Genzyme Corporation
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Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
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Client Services Representative
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Sep 2001 - Sep 2002
Developed training materials and trained new employees during their onboarding process to ensure consistency and compliance with standard operating procedures across the team. Assisted customers and internal departments with genetic testing inquiries to ensure complete testing results in first sample. Developed training materials and trained new employees during their onboarding process to ensure consistency and compliance with standard operating procedures across the team. Assisted customers and internal departments with genetic testing inquiries to ensure complete testing results in first sample.
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
1997 - 2001
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
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