Strategic Human Resources Executive
Greater New York City Area
Cambrex
Sr. Director, Global Human Resources
January 2013 to Present
Novartis
HEAD, HR and GLOBAL STRATEGIC PROJECTS
April 2012 to January 2013
Novartis
Associate Director, Global Human Resources
September 2010 to April 2012
Pfizer
Sr. HR Consultant
September 2006 to September 2010
Bayer HealthCare
Manager, HR
February 2005 to September 2006
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Sr. Employee Relations Consultant
April 2001 to February 2005
• Strategic Business Partner to Executive Leadership Team regarding key organizational and management issues. • Define all Human Resource programs and lead implementation through Human Resource staff at site locations in U.S., Europe and Asia. • Develop and implement Workforce Plan aligned to long-term and short-term Corporate Strategy • Lead HR Due Diligence in all M&A ventures... • Strategic Business Partner to Executive Leadership Team regarding key organizational and management issues. • Define all Human Resource programs and lead implementation through Human Resource staff at site locations in U.S., Europe and Asia. • Develop and implement Workforce Plan aligned to long-term and short-term Corporate Strategy • Lead HR Due Diligence in all M&A ventures • Coach leaders to effectively build employee engagement. • Responsible for the development and implementation of the Global HR Strategy • Develop and implement Global Communication strategy • Develop and implement global performance management and talent management processes and practices • Partner with Executive Leadership Team to shape and define corporate culture and values • Lead the development and implementation of a leadership succession plan aligned to the strategy and objectives of Cambrex. • Develop and implement progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs to provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance. • Partner with Global MIS to enhance global infrastructure with the implementation of global intranet and ERP systems.
What company does Louis MBA work for?
Louis MBA works for Cambrex
What is Louis MBA's role at Cambrex?
Louis MBA is Sr. Director, Global Human Resources
What industry does Louis MBA work in?
Louis MBA works in the Human Resources industry.
Who are Louis MBA's colleagues?
Louis MBA's colleagues are Michael Wilson, Travis Hull, CCP, CTS, DMC-E, Vladimir Giszpenc, Jeffrey Nichtberger, Kevin Schildhorn, Cathie Koh, Chetan Khanna, Alexander Rose, Robin Meeuwen, and Mouloud Rahmani
📖 Summary
Strategic Human Resources professional with more than seventeen years of experience in delivering world class service to leading organizations in disciplines as diverse as marketing, finance, manufacturing, technology and biotechnology Experienced generalist with significant background in all aspects of HR including staffing, retention, workforce planning, talent management, performance management, succession planning, employee development, executive coaching and employee relations Dedicated change agent with a background of developing and launching global organization-wide initiatives spanning employee engagement, coaching, core competency calibration, teambuilding and organizational development Seasoned Global Business Partner having spearheaded several division-wide US and Ex-US restructuring initiatives Specialties: SPHR,OD,staffing, retention, workforce planning, talent management, performance management, succession planning, employee development, executive coaching, organizational restructuring and employee relationsSr. Director, Global Human Resources @ • Strategic Business Partner to Executive Leadership Team regarding key organizational and management issues. • Define all Human Resource programs and lead implementation through Human Resource staff at site locations in U.S., Europe and Asia. • Develop and implement Workforce Plan aligned to long-term and short-term Corporate Strategy • Lead HR Due Diligence in all M&A ventures • Coach leaders to effectively build employee engagement. • Responsible for the development and implementation of the Global HR Strategy • Develop and implement Global Communication strategy • Develop and implement global performance management and talent management processes and practices • Partner with Executive Leadership Team to shape and define corporate culture and values • Lead the development and implementation of a leadership succession plan aligned to the strategy and objectives of Cambrex. • Develop and implement progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs to provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance. • Partner with Global MIS to enhance global infrastructure with the implementation of global intranet and ERP systems. From January 2013 to Present (3 years) HEAD, HR and GLOBAL STRATEGIC PROJECTS @ • HR Business Partner and Lead Strategist for VP of Global HR, Novartis OTC • Responsible for Talent Management, Performance Management and Succession Planning for the OTC Global HR Organization • Responsible for the development and implementation of the Global OTC HR Strategy • Global Lead for the development and reporting of HR KPI’s • Executive Coach for Global HR Leadership Team members • Oversight of Global HR Budget and project spend • Liaise with Global Talent COE on Culture Change and Talent Acquisition initiatives • Accountable for the assessment and development of HR Capabilities in alignment with the OTC Strat Plan From April 2012 to January 2013 (10 months) Associate Director, Global Human Resources @ • HR Business Partner for OTC Global R&D, Global Product Development, Global Regulatory Affairs and Global Market Research, supporting over 300 employees across the US, Switzerland and India. • Developed and executed project plan to relocate R&D facility from Mumbai to Hyderabad, India including all retention, relocation, staffing and communication components • Counsel Sr. Leaders in performance management, employee development as well as their own Leadership development • Lead the facilitation of succession planning and talent management across Global R&D and Market Research • Designed and implemented focus groups post-Global Employee Survey targeted at boosting employee engagement across the Global R&D organization • Responsible for budget related to global restructuring initiative including travel, retention, relocation, severance and staffing • Created and implemented a division-wide R&D Transformation Change Management program • Oversee the review of year-end performance calibration for Global R&D and Market Research From September 2010 to April 2012 (1 year 8 months) Sr. HR Consultant @ ·(Formerly Wyeth) HR Business Partner for Consumer Health Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, Engineering and Maintenance, Finance, Training, and Site Support Services, supporting over 600 employees · Provide consultative HR/OD services to site client groups in support of operational objectives · Oversee quarterly talent review and facilitate HiPo discussions and succession planning processes · Lead HR based strategic initiatives, ensure alignment with operational goals and objectives · Serve as executive coach for all levels of management from Supervisor to VP · Develop and implement communication strategy in support of organization wide strategic initiatives · Spearhead all workforce planning and restructuring activity including project planning, facilitation of calibration discussions, management training, legal review and employee notification · Created and facilitated team building program and a tailored cross-cultural training for the Sr. R&D Leadership Team abroad · Served as the Global HR/OD Lead for Manufacturing Ops Career Ladder projects · Facilitated personality inventory-based teambuilding program for Sr. Corporate HR Leadership · Employee engagement, coaching and teambuilding SME for the Technical Operations and Product Supply division From September 2006 to September 2010 (4 years 1 month) Manager, HR @ · HR Business Partner for R&D, Marketing and Finance organizations, supporting 200 employees · Managed all areas of Employee Relations, investigations, performance coaching and management development · Directed Division-wide administration and implementation of development training curriculum · Oversaw MBA Recruiting program and related vendor networks · Orchestrated NBMBA recruiting campaign resulting in our HiPo Marketing Associate Directors being featured in National Black MBA Magazine’s “Top 50 Under Fifty” issue · Designed and implemented a Mentoring Program for new hires · Redesigned the staffing process flow and reporting tools resulting in faster turnaround time and greater accuracy in reporting · Coordinated global process, timing and messaging around the reorganization in R&D post the Roche integration From February 2005 to September 2006 (1 year 8 months) Sr. Employee Relations Consultant @ · Managed all aspects of Employee Relations including management training, internal investigation, performance coaching and performance management · Recruited for MS, Ph D and MD candidates at all scientific levels for Vaccine Development, QA, Clinical Research, Operations and Regulatory Affairs · Handled all aspects of international recruiting for domestic openings including visa and relocation processes · Developed and implemented job description writing training for managers · Lead Facilitator for Division-wide Transformation Campaign · Recipient of 2003 Wyeth Above and Beyond Award for “Outstanding Display of Company Values” From April 2001 to February 2005 (3 years 11 months) BA, Psychology @ Seton Hall University From 1990 to 1994 MBA, Human Resources Management @ Iona CollegeMA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology @ Montclair State University Louis MBA is skilled in: Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Trusted Business Partner, Coaching, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Executive Search, Employer Branding
Extraversion (E), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), Judging (J)
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