Brian Cristo Roca
London,ENG
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager with 1+ year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry at Novartis UK and extensive experience in project management, consulting, and retail operations. Skilled in strategic planning, event coordination, and fostering diversity. Proven ability to manage complex projects, lead teams, and support senior leadership in achieving organizational goals while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Holds an MSc in International Project Management and certifications in Scrum and Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Administrator - Project Manager of CPO
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK
06.2023 - Current
- Supporting organization initiatives by providing project management and logistical support to agreed timelines, scope and objectives for projects and processes in support of Chief of Staff and Country's President's Office.
- Supported coordination and execution of strategic and operational Planning Cycle for Novartis UK top 8 portfolio brands.
- Leading, planning and coordinating Business Reviews in 4 out of 6 different regions in UK.
- Coordinating arrangements for events: logistics, itineraries, agenda arrangements, content, attendee list, etc.
- Ensured compliance with Good Practices (GxP) standards, respective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ABPI's code, maintaining 100% compliance record during projects.
- Adhered to Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulations.
- Spearheaded and coordinated various DE&I initiatives, including PRIDE month workshops, ethnic minority awareness in clinical trial inclusion workshops, innovative leadership panel discussions, themed lunch days for interns, Ramadan almsgiving program, and International Women’s Day activities among more.
- Vendor management: raising Purchase Orders, goods receipting, embedding third-party companies, financial reconciliations, and tracking spending.
- Administrative support: coordination of team meetings, note-taking and records.
Consultant Project Manager
Hudson Research Partners
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided client with optimal guidance and business direction of global confectionery/bakery/groceries companies based on industry expertise and market trends.
- Explained strengths and weaknesses by value chain and guided business portfolio optimization know-how, resulting in 15% increase in operational efficiency.
- Created optimization plans for integrated/production operations of confectionery/bakery/groceries companies.
- Advised on effective management of SKU (Stock-Keeping Unit) operations.
- Developed OEM/Consignment Production Efficiency Plan.
Project Management Intern
Sofinco España
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of projects were aligned with organizational goals and strategies.
- Supported in management of projects assigned to the PMO, following defined methodologies (Agile or Waterfall).
- Assisted the team in specific tasks related to project management and campaign execution, resulting in a 10% increase in operational efficiency.
- Gained knowledge in management and optimization of an Agile Business-Systems operating model.
Assistant Manager
PAUL UK Ltd
08.2017 - 09.2022
- .Managed a successful store by driving the team to maximize sales and KPI targets set by the business, resulting in a 18% elevating in weekly sales.
- Examine financial data/statements and use them to improve profitability; manage costs by controlling wages, identify cost inefficiencies.
- Monitor Profit & Losses and Costs, including inventory management, financial controls, and compliance with statutory legislation.
- Project implementation and control of Deliveroo platform performance for 8 branches, boosting monthly sales by 12%.
- Proficient in concern resolution techniques to address customer experience swiftly and effectively.
Education
MSc International Project Management -
Coventry University London Campus
BA Global Business Management -
Coventry University London Campus
Accomplishments
- Successfully and strategically assisted plan the different stages of the yearly budget and strategies project, following the requests of the Chief of Staff, and created a comprehensive plan overview.
- Effectively helped with logistics, planning and executing Leadership events, organizing workshops every 2 months.
- Leading and coordinating the DE&I committee projects as well sign assigning tasks and controlling the status of all projects for 2024. Spearheaded projects for events like PRIDE month workshops and activities, ethnic minority awareness in clinical trial inclusion workshops, innovative leadership panel discussions, themed lunch days for interns, Ramadan almsgiving program, International Women's Day, and more.
- Planned, organized, and coordinated the Business Reviews for the Leadership Board to Greater Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and South London.
Additional Trainings
- Scrum Master Specialization Certificate by Coursera
- Novartis UK Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization by Coursera
- Virtual Internship - The Forage: The Accenture North America Project Management
- Agile Business Analysis Foundations in Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM)
Timeline
Business Administrator - Project Manager of CPO
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK
06.2023 - Current
Consultant Project Manager
Hudson Research Partners
01.2023 - 03.2023
Project Management Intern
Sofinco España
10.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager
PAUL UK Ltd
08.2017 - 09.2022
MSc International Project Management -
Coventry University London Campus
BA Global Business Management -
Coventry University London Campus
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