PROFILE
Chief Financial Officer
Head of finance and administration for biotech research institute dedicated to research and development activities for the control of diseases that affect developing countries. Previously CFO and COO of biomedical diagnostics company publicly listed. Fifteen years of executive level finance, administration and business development results for a top 100 worldwide company. Experienced executive and administrator related to building and running an organization with greater than $ 4 million in annual revenue and growth from 3 to more than 30 employees. Prior experience as an independent consulting executive and employee in meeting senior management and start-up company needs for collaborative business contracts for research and product development, S1 preparation to go public, intellectual property, deal making, due diligence, strategic and financial analysis, competitor research and complex financial modeling.
Specific areas of expertise include:
• All duties typical of a CFO and COO.
• Negotiating and implementing contracts for new products/technology/contract manufacturing/clinical trials.
• Partnering with domestic and international companies, establishing joint ventures.
• Drafting business plans and partnering agreements.
• Acquisitions and effecting company turnaround.
• Analyzing organizations and achieving market share growth.
• Managing crises - labor strike and plant closure.
• Strategic planning, auditing and financial reporting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BIOTECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Chief Operating Officer 2004-2005
President and Administrative Director 1997-2003
Responsible for daily finance and administrative operations including all aspects of contracts, human resources, information services, finance, accounting, risk and facilities management, oversight of all government mandates and public relations. Consulting role began February 2006. Continue on Board of Directors and as Treasurer.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT 1998-2003, 2006 to present
Retainer services provided to biotech companies. Business development head of biotech company from October 2000 to March 2001 during preparation and filing of S1 with SEC. Clinical trial support and facilities management for research institute.
BIOMEDICAL COMPANY 1996-1997
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for research, product development, partnering, staffing, strategic planning and budgets. Overcame product failure and severe management problems to create research based company, two years from commercialization. Built support with key analysts and portfolio managers.
TOP 100 WORLDWIDE COMPANY 1979-1995
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY SUBSIDIARY-USA
Director of Business Development 1990-1995
Responsible for all business development activities for large US pharmaceutical company subsidiary. Contributed directly to 25% annual growth in sales ($118 million in 1990 to $288 million in 1994) and three years record profit.
* Acquisition candidates – Led search and evaluation efforts. Prepared and gave presentations to gain management approval locally and at parent company. Responsible for all due diligence work.
* Development of future products - Obtained sole marketing rights to $115 million product. Contract manufacturing deal led to equity position and option for new products.
* Sourcing of active ingredient - Exclusive international deal.
PHARMACEUTICAL PARENT COMPANY-EUROPE 1985-1990
Regional Controller - Far East (Division CFO) 1987-1990
• Responsible for planning, accounting, auditing and business improvement processes for twelve countries in Asia and the Far East.
• Project leader of South Korea turnaround task force, formed joint venture.
• Assisted in establishment of operations and manufacturing in China and Bangladesh.
• Prepared financial and capital expenditure reports in consulting role for Far East countries.
Assistant to Senior Key Official 1985-1986
• Assisted in the preparation of worldwide pharmaceutical plans and procedures.
• Negotiated European part of vision care related acquisition.
• Responsible for planning, information and control functions related to fermentation production plant in Italy.
PHARMACEUTICAL USA HEADQUARTERS SUBSIDIARY 1984-1985
Senior Financial Analyst, Pharma Division
• Evaluated and implemented improvements in financial planning and accounting systems.
• Liaison between pharmaceutical headquarters and vision care business. Financial services included assistance in budgeting, preparation of capital appropriations, arranging for systems development, trend review analysis and projections and general problem resolution activities.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT USA SUBSIDIARY 1979-1983
Financial Analyst and Planning & Financial Reporting Supervisor, Electronic Equipment Division
Performed in all aspects of accounting and financial management.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 1977-1979
Accountant. Implemented computerized accounting system. Fundraising and endowment support.
MILITARY
United States Air Force, General Accounting Specialist. Honorably discharged 1975.
EDUCATION
MBA, 1983
BA, Business Administration, 1977; (Concentration: Accounting) |
