Heather Virissimo
Global Operations Lead @ Amgen
About
A highly accomplished and performance-driven transformation leader with progressive experience in developing strategic roadmaps, addressing and resolving critical issues, and managing highly dynamic teams and processes across the biopharmaceutical industry. My Signature Highlights: • My credible history of success is directly related to improving operational efficiencies, and reducing risks across multiple corporate functions in manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, process development, R&D, commercialization, and corporate organizations. • I specialize in policy and procedure development and change management. Maintaining an eye toward the overarching mission and metrics of the company while facilitating process improvement or the introduction of new information. • I am adept at fostering trust and open communication with all levels of an organization. Removing roadblocks and identifying opportunities for exceptional processes and fulfilled employees. • I have remarkable efficiency in bridging the gap between scientists, leadership, technologists, understanding problematic areas, and driving sustainable changes. • I have built a solid track record of developing and controlling strategic organizational change initiatives in collaboration with executive management. Connect with me today or send me an email at hvirissimo1@gmail.com with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I'm always interested in making new professional acquaintances! Skill sets include: Program Management • Portfolio Management • Project Management • Team Management • Policy Analysis + Development • Operational Infrastructure • Organizational Design • Transition Management • Training & Coaching • Employee Development • Leadership Development • Strategic Analysis • Agile Scrum Methodology • Transformation Methodology • GMP • GDP • 21 CFR Part 11 SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Microsoft Office Suite • SharePoint • Zoom • WebEx • MS Teams • Miro • Jira • Trello • SAP/ERP •Smartsheet • Visio • PowerPoint
United States
Thousand Oaks
Biotechnology
Strategic Communications, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Executive Management, Logistics Management, Budgeting, High Sense of Urgency, Transformations, Synthesizing, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Operating Models, Key Performance Indicators, Business Transformation, Timelines, Organizational Initiatives, Escalation, Drug Development
Experience

Global Operations Lead
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Accountable for all Operations activities and drive of the product delivery plan for programs; communicating and escalating (when appropriate) the progress/successes/challenges of the program to Product Delivery management and Operations Leadership

Transformation Operations Director
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Defined and executed highly productive strategies with an aim of achieving targeted goals ahead of time. Developed and deployed continuous improvement, and change management across CEO sponsored initiatives in R&D, Commercial, and Operations for world's largest biotechnology company. Established strategies, resources, and processes across Amgen to incorporate the patient voice, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to gain and embed insights throughout the product lifecycle and staffs' journey.

Global Network Knowledge and Collaboration Director
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Designed and managed an effective Global Network program with 23 cross functional teams, connecting over 10,000 staff in 75 countries that improved overall work efficiencies and reduced errors and risk across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, process development, R&D, commercialization, and corporate organizations.

Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President of Operations
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
As Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operations, planned and implemented highly effective approaches that enhanced efficiency of several organizational operations. Cultivated and maintained strong and trusted partnerships across the organization. Drove remarkable progress on key initiatives, cross-functional projects, and effective communications representing the Executive Vice President (EVP).

Strategic Research and Development I Global Clinical Supply Operations Manager
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Research & Development Toxicology Research Associate, Global Strategic Clinical Supply Manager, SAP|ERP Redesign Lead, GMP, GDP, CMC, 21 CFR Part 11
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