Project Work
Whether it's a specific project to lead effectively or an interim role within your organization, Catherine is adaptable to many industries and cultures due to her vast industry experience. Her greatest aptitude is managing complex projects within the biotech and pharmaceutical field coupled with a strong foundation in process excellence.
Change & Development
Divisional Strategy Development
- Facilitated multiple international teams in the development and execution of their functional strategies aligned to the new corporate business strategy
- Along with senior leaders, created the roadmap coupled with Key Performance Indicators for tracking success and enabling course corrections when needed
Governance, Roles and Responsibilities
- Conducted a complex assessment of the R&D governance involving 15 committees and councils prior to the integration of two large organizations. Analysis and recommendations were used post-integration for an effective governance model
- Developed and facilitated workshops for Roles and Responsibilities (RACI) to define functional scope, create clarity for compliance issues and break down silos
Strategic Communication
Communication Development & Planning
- Established large communication plans incorporating multiple international channels for lead executives to effectively launch strategic planning and employee engagement tactics
- Created presentations for senior leadership's town halls and executive meetings
- In partnership with senior leaders and legal resources, established communication plans for company integrations and facility closures
Intranet Sites
- Led the creation of structure and content for multiple company intranet sites
- Established criteria and content through leading cross-functional teams and/or employee focus groups in the development process
- Developed and executed launch plans
VOC & Employee Engagement
Voice of the Customer
- Conducted interviews, analyzed and presented data for critical stakeholders of senior leaders
- Established trust and authenticity in order to obtain truthful feedback. Able to maintain confidentiality and deliver valuable themes to senior leaders about their stakeholders' perceptions
Engagement
- Conducted, reviewed and analyzed employee engagement surveys
- Developed action plans to address gaps and opportunities from survey results
- Action planning resulted in greatly improving metrics in future engagement surveys
Talent Management
Enterprise-wide
- Developed the talent management philosophy and process coupled with training for new leaders across the globe
- For large employee populations, led efforts for performance, succession and compensation planning within the domestic US population
Team Development
- Designed and conducted 360 interviews, analysis and feedback for leaders
- Created and conducted multiple workshops to address critical gaps in organizational capabilities
