
PMO at J&J Pharmaceuticals
Paris Area, France

PMO at J&J Pharmaceuticals
Paris Area, France
I started my professional journey in 2002 when I joined BNP Paribas’ Syndication Group in New-York. In this role, I pitched, evaluated, structured and closed over 10 transactions. In 2003, I moved to the nascent Acquisition Finance and Loan Structuring group. I performed extensive financial modeling and cash flow analyses to evaluate the debt repayment capability of prospective clients and to optimize acquisition financing solutions.
Through my banking experiences, I realized that my professional interest was more in advising clients and setting up new teams than just in finance, so I joined the consulting industry.
At Capgemini Consulting, I worked on a variety of engagements from the reorganization of a major French brewer’s sales force to the launch of new products in the financial industry. As a project manager, I was able to demonstrate my leadership and mediation skills. I coached brainstorming sessions with my clients to identify solutions and ways to implement them.
In 2006, I decided to leverage my personal experience and launched a company, Ubiquicity, to create an added value service for expatriates and small businesses between New York and Paris. I developed the business model based on an hourly price and wrote the business plan for this niche market. I worked on the web site design and I developed the business both in Paris and New York.From a management perspective, I personally hired and managed daily providers, contractors and partners based on their affinity with Ubiquicity’s brand and values.
In August 2008, I enrolled in INSEAD MBA as I realized I needed further training and exposure to become successful in business.
I graduated in July 2009 and joined Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals in Paris working directly for the Vice President. Today, I continue to seek opportunities that challenge my logic and beliefs.
Business development, financial modeling, business planning, communication, marketing
Industry: Services, Consulting, Banking, Financial Services, Telecom
(Public Company; JNJ; Medical Devices industry)
July 2009 — Present (6 months)
Report directly to the Vice President
Project Management
- Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirement
- Identify resources needed
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
- Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to the Executive Board
- Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards.
- Prepare for engagement reviews
- Minimize exposure and risk on project
- Ensure project documents are complete
Organizational responsibilities
- Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Coach and motivate project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- Train managers and coworkers through both formal and informal training programs
Communication
- Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
- Escalate issues in a timely fashion
- Communicate relevant project information to superiors
- Deliver informative, well-organized presentations
- Facilitate team meetings effectively
- Hold regular status meetings
- Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Leadership
- Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change
- Challenge others to develop as leaders
- Aim at inspiring coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence
(Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
July 2006 — July 2008 (2 years 1 month)
• Defined the business model and wrote the business plan
• Developed and wrote the marketing and communication strategy
• Hired and managed providers, contractors and partners such as web designer, shoppers, accountants and lawyers.
• Implemented a communication strategy to increase the web referencing and press impacts in order to attract the targeted clients - interacted with local partners, journalists, writers, economic organizations.
• In charge of Business development of the company in Paris and New York
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Management Consulting industry)
June 2004 — June 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Automotive Sector
• Worked with IT teams to design and test a global cost control reporting tool for worldwide subsidiaries - in order for the management to control and correct revenues and costs at a detailed level - according to a reporting process.
Consumer Goods Sector
• Worked on a major French brewer company’ sales force reorganization: interviewed 50 employees in the sales, marketing, finance and IT teams to gather experiences and proposals for a more performing sales organization.
Telecom Sector
• Built a marketing tool for the ADSL commercial launch which permitted to reach main milestones
Financial Institutions Sector
• Defined new organization models for a major bank IT department resulting in a 33% cost reduction
• Performed extensive economic modeling to evaluate new products profitability and their match in the range of products portfolio proposed by the bank.
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Facilities Services industry)
January 2004 — April 2004 (4 months)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Investment Banking industry)
January 2002 — December 2003 (2 years )
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Management Consulting industry)
January 2001 — August 2001 (8 months)
MBA , Strategy, Marketing, HR and Communication , 2008 — 2009
President of INSEAD Women in Business
Master in European Business , Business/ Strategy , August 2001 — January 2002
Master in science , Management / Marketing , 1998 — 2002
1994 — 1996
1991 — 1994
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my participation in the Global Classroom 2006/2007 at Mertro International (NY)