CHERYL GRANVILLE
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PROFILE
Experienced executive with extensive background in consulting, business
development, and finance, with expertise in pharmaceutical, consumer
health, nonprofit sectors. Highly skilled in information technology and
project management, driving continuous improvement initiatives and
delivering innovative solutions.
EDUCATION
MBA-Finance Howard University, Washington, DC. Full Scholarship.
Founder/Editor of MBA Newsletter.
BS-Business Administration Delaware State University, Dover, DE. Newspaper
Editor-in-Chief.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Assessed market opportunity for company specializing in sustained release
injectable products seeking a clinical partner for product in
development. Interviewed physicians for their views on market and
profile of proposed product. Analysis selected by Business Development
Vice President as a company resource for best practices.
. Managed project to enable respiratory company effectively align with
strategy of acquiring company by analyzing late-stage compounds and
companies with novel pain treatments as potential licensing targets.
Received perfect client satisfaction rating and extended contract for
client engagement an additional three months.
. Identified opportunities for negotiating more favorable licensing
agreement for company planning to acquire a new line of products.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to quantify value of sales and
marketing effort, establishing leverage for acquiring company and a 70%
reduction in upfront payment.
. Proposed alternative P&L scenarios to maximize the value proposition for
pending product divestiture. Researched packaging and raw material
options, resulting in opportunities to reduce standard cost 25% to 50%
with an annualized savings of $1 to $2 million.
. Identified $2 million in savings as co-lead of productivity project by
initiating re-negotiation of contractual agreements and sale of unused
research & development machinery.
. Stream-lined data reporting and analysis process by eliminating excess
reports and functions, reducing work effort by six days. Conducted first
training sessions to address inquiries and set up web site to enable
review of data, resulting in greater understanding of analytics and more
timely data availability.
. As appointed member of rebate compliance audit team, resolved a number of
State internal control and fraud issues, resulting in proceedings to
recover millions in over-payments of rebates to States.
. Automated division bank reconciliation process, reducing preparation time
by over fifty percent and completion time by one week.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRANVILLE ACADEMY, Princeton, NJ
2009 - 2012
Program preparing youth for success in global marketplace founded 1983 by
my father, former Exxon Mobil Executive Vice President. Non-profit
organization funded by corporate donors with affiliates in ten cities.
Senior Consultant, National Office
. Provided strategic guidance to national office for curriculum development
and management of current and emerging affiliate locations.
. Generated funding opportunities and wrote grant proposals to secure
funding. Developed print materials for annual national annual youth
conference and fundraising dinner.
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CAMPBELL ALLIANCE, Parsippany, NJ 2006 - 2008
The leading global management consulting firm serving manufacturers of
pharmaceuticals and healthcare consumer products. Clients include several
Fortune 500 firms and a number of emerging and midsize firms.
Senior Consultant, Business Development
. Directed business development contractual obligations ranging $25K -
$500K for clients in US and Europe. Outlined alternatives to guide
strategy for incorporating new products and identifying potential product
development partners. Prepared detailed written reports of analyses,
outlining final results to business clients in formal presentations.
. Managed project plans and deliverables. Conducted due diligence and
forecasting to evaluate marketed and pipeline products for licensing or
acquisition. Established reporting processes and deliverable management
systems for product launches.
. Performed primary and secondary market research, including interviewing
physicians and key opinion leaders. Prepared treatment flow and market
segmentation models, outlining the patient experience from diagnosis
through treatment to target unmet need in the market.
. Prepared business proposals and sales presentations, developing
prospecting targets and initiating key relationships across multiple
industry conferences and organizations to expand company consulting
business opportunities.
. Received Business Development Practice Award (2007). Consistently
exceeded targets by taking on additional client engagements.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, Plainsboro, NJ 1996 - 2005
Global Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. Original manufacturer of leading
consumer products franchises, including Clariol, Enfamil, Boost, Theragran,
Excedrin, Bufferin, Nuprin, NoDoz.
Manager, Business Development Analysis (2003 - 2005)
Managed analyses in physician and retail markets valued at $50 - $500
million for consumer over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, RX-to-OTC medicines
and hospital specialty pain management products. Responsibilities included
acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures (Pravachol OTC), licensing
agreements (IVAPAP, Metrika A1c), line extensions (Excedrin Migraine).
. Assessed economic feasibility and made recommendations for deal structure
and negotiation strategy. Performed modeling, scenario and risk analyses.
. Served as lead financial representative in business development cross-
functional teams, managing all financial aspects from pre-negotiation
through commercialization of project. Integral role in successful launch
of Choice DM line of OTC diabetic products (foods, beverages, skincare).
. Served as core commercial team member within assigned brand teams to
define and manage initiatives that supported brand objectives at each
stage of the product lifecycle. Challenged strategic and tactical
business decisions from a financial perspective and provided
recommendations to optimize results.
. Selected by Finance & Business Development VP as mentor for pilot
corporate human resources mentorship program.
. Awards of Distinction (2004/2005) for analyses of proposed $300 million
agreement for licensing of injectible acetaminophen therapy and $40
million acquisition of Choice DM diabetic monitoring device. Presidents
Award (2005) for role in $660 million divestiture of multiple consumer
brands. Corporate Mentor Certificate (2003).
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Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis (2001 - 2002)
Managed team of financial analysts for business unit with worldwide sales
over $1 billion to meet corporate reporting requirements. Participated in
project teams to implement product enhancements and line extensions for
analgesics, cough/cold, skin care, and consumer care products (Excedrin,
Bufferin, Mineral Ice, Comtrex, 4-Way, NoDoz, Keri, Vagistat).
. Provided monthly and quarterly analysis of business unit financial
performance, identifying important trends and opportunities for profit
improvement. Led budgeting and strategic planning. Prepared standard
operating procedures in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.
. Analyzed organization systems and processes, making recommendations for
operational improvements and coordinating implementation of changes.
. Led continuous performance improvement and profit initiatives, working
with strategic sourcing leaders to leverage global spending and reduce
costs.
. Received Presidents Award (2001) for role in $5 billion divestiture of
Clairol.
Corporate Financial Associate (1999 - 2000)
. As participant in career development program, evaluated future product
launches, acquisitions/licensing agreements; developed model to determine
pipeline requirements for profitability targets; and conducted long-term
pricing study.
. Worked in the following divisions: Worldwide Ostomy & Wound Care
(Convatec), Pharmaceutical Research Institute, and International Beauty
Care (Clairol). Received Excellence Award (1999).
Principal Financial Analyst (1996 - 1998)
. Prepared forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans for cardiovascular
(Pravachol, Plavix, Avapro), metabolic (Glucophage, Glucovance), and
neuroscience (Serzone, Buspar) therapeutic areas. Participated in
operational teams, such as incentive compensation restructuring,
expansion of sales force, and implementation of contractual sales force.
. Served as key team member for design and implementation of SAP system.
Received Excellence Awards (1997/1998).
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Columbus, Ohio
1994 - 1996
Global Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. Manufacturer of leading
nutritional foods and beverages, including Similac, Pedialyte, Ensure,
Glucerna, AdvantEdge, Body-for-LIFE and ZonePerfect.
Financial Analyst/Junior Financial Analyst
. Performed consolidations, accounting, analysis in financial reporting
department of $5 billion medical nutritional food & beverage division.
Received VP award for resolution of sales reporting malfunctions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Advanced in Microsoft Excel financial modeling and data sorting/analysis
tools, including simulations, scenario analysis, charting, macros, pivot
tables, descriptive statistics, sampling, hypothesis testing, variance
analysis, regression/correlation, time series forecasting, problem
solving optimization with Crystal Ball, real time integration with web
and other applications.
. Financial/Business Development Software/Database Applications:, SAP, TM1,
Cognos, Hyperion, Crystal Ball, IMS, PharmaProjects, AdisInsight
. Other Software Applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Access,
Project, Visio)
CHERYL GRANVILLE
Project Highlights
(Successfully Completed Project Management Course While Employed at Bristol-
Myers Squibb / Planning Project Management Certification Q1 2013)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Research and Analysis: partner in development of business cases with
cost/benefit analyses of alternatives, building team consensus, utilizing
IMS data, client internal resources, investor analyst reports, databases,
syndicated reports, analyst reports, journal articles, stakeholder
interviews. Project Plans: define project scope, managing project
resources, timeline, budget, interdependencies; maintaining and monitoring
project plan; documentation of project issues, risks, assumptions,
requirements, status reporting, metrics management, meeting facilitation.
Presentations: development and presenting of assessments with diagrams,
flowcharts, forecasts.
. Injectible Acetaminophen Licensing $300M (Bristol-Myers Squibb/Pharmatop)
. A1c Diabetes Device Licensing $40M (Bristol-Myers Squibb/Metrka)
. Pravachol Statin RX-To OTC Joint Venture $500M (Bristol-Myers
Squibb/Bayer)
. Choice Diabetes OTC $200M (Bristol-Myers Squibb/Third Party Vendors)
. Nuprin Divestiture $0.6M (Bristol-Myers Squibb/River West Brands)
. FazaClo/Zenvia Due Diligence $140M (Avanir/ Reckitt Benckiser)
. Bifeprunox Launch $1B (Solvay/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals)
. Omnaris Launch $15M (Altana Pharmaceuticals)
. Altana Pharma Acquisition $5.5B (Nycomed Inc)
. Respiratory Market Assessment (Genentech)
. Dermal Filler Market Assessment (Oakwood Laboratories)
. Cardiology Indication Prioritization (Solvay Pharmaceuticals)
. Crestor/Seroquel Sales Training Assessment (Astra Zeneca)
FINANCE / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Business Analysis: analysis of applications and identification of
technology gaps; partnership with stakeholders, driving decision making and
defining requirements for application development; recommendation of
operational or system changes, including software enhancements and
innovative features. System Validation: data verification and testing in
production environment; policy compliance. System Implementation:
documentation of new processes and controls; monitoring of new
infrastructure.
. Financial Reporting Process Improvement. Managed team of financial
analysts, completing an audit of all team daily duties and
responsibilities. Eliminated non-value added tasks, effectively aligning
team with business unit strategy.
. Operating Expense Website. Design and implementation of ad-hoc website
for departmental review of operating expenses. Facilitation of dept
training workshops. (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
. Clairol Divestiture. Transfer of Clairol data from Bristol-Myers Squibb
to Proctor & Gamble. Evaluation of existing order-to-cash financial and
systems functions and implementation of process changes. Migration of
data and systems from Connecticut to NJ headquarters. Resulted in $8M in
savings to BMS. (Bristol-Myers Squibb/Proctor & Gamble)
. SAP Implementation/System Upgrades (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
. Federal SOX Compliance (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
. Federal WIC Compliance (Abbott Laboratories)
CHERYL GRANVILLE
Resume Addendum
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Budgeting Closing Financial Reporting
Reconciliations Accruals Consolidations
Forecasting Auditing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Variance Analysis Fixed Assets Product Cost
Development
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Joint Ventures Scenario Analysis Due Diligence
Acquisitions NPV/IRR Analysis Negotiation
Licensing PTRS Analysis Contractual Analysis
Divestitures SWOT Analysis Ratio Analysis
RX-To-OTC Switches Modeling Proposal Writing
SALES & MARKETING
Sales Forecasting Competitive Analysis Market Research
A&P Planning Pricing Analysis Business Intelligence
Trend Analysis Social Media Marketing ROI Analysis
INDUSTRY
Physician & Hospital
Cardiovascular Neuroscience Ostomy
Metabolic Pain Management Virology
Diabetes Oncology Wound Care
Consumer Health
Analgesics Diabetes Womens Health
Hair Care Cough/Cold Vitamins
Skin Care Nutrition Energy
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Planning Monitoring & Control Implementation
Execution Risk Management Evaluation
NONPROFIT
Grant Proposals Strategic Planning Event Planning
Fundraising Financial Reporting Event Marketing
Budgeting Financial Analysis Promotional Materials
Administration Public Relations Social Media Marketing