AJIBOLA “AJ” JOHNSON

Chicago, IL 217-***-**** acqizk@r.postjobfree.com

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leader with demonstrated capabilities in designing and

PROFILE

implementing organization enterprise risk management programs. Track record of success managing

cross-functional leadership teams to identify, assess, and manage corporate risks by implementing cost

effective risk mitigation activities. Influential in product pipeline prioritization and product go-to-market

strategy. Kellogg MBA.

EXPERIENCE HOSPIRA, INC., Lake Forest, IL 2011-Present

Enterprise Risk & Audit Manager, 2014-Present

Developed a model for Hospira’s enterprise risk management program

Present to senior leadership risk identification and mitigation activities to address financial,

operational, compliance, and strategic risks

Provide oversight and direction for the management of enterprise risks

Increase enterprise risk management executive participation from 9 to 70 leaders

Manage direct reports and contractors supporting data analytics and SOX compliance programs

Hospira Exceptional Performer (EP) Award – Top 10%

Biologics Strategic Marketing, 2015 (Short-term Assignment)

Lead cross functional team to coordinate strategic marketing plan for new product launch

Leverage competitive intelligence to identify market size and therapy growth opportunity

Evaluate regulatory, payer, provider, and patient stakeholder impact on product pricing and

demand

Corporate Development & Strategy, 2014 (Short-term Assignment)

Recommended $350MM portfolio trade-offs based on financial return and product strategic

alignment

Provided Go/No-Go recommendations to leadership on organic and inorganic business

development opportunities

Coordinated implementation of cost improvement initiatives of pharmaceutical clinical trials and

drug testing programs resulting in projected $9MM in cost savings

Audit Supervisor, 2013-2014

Partner with business leadership team to ensure the strategic vision of the Company is developed

with consideration for corporate risks

Developed Board of Director materials illustrating top risks and management’s risk management

initiatives

Benchmarked Hospira’s ERM program against industry leading practices

Hospira Exceptional Performer (EP) Award – Top 10%

Senior Internal Auditor II, 2011-2013

Developed and managed Hospira IT project management independent assessment program

Developed Hospira’s business continuity planning (BCP) methodology

APAC CUSTOMER SERVICES, INC., Bannockburn, IL 2010-2011

Senior Auditor

Improved APAC’s IT audit strategy resulting in a 2-week reduction is audit testing period

Managed organization’s transition from the legacy 3rd party reporting standard (SAS70) to the new

standard (SOC II) mandated by the industry governing body

Drove cross functional end-to-end revenue recognition process improvement program reducing

accounting close period from 6 to 5 days

ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, Chicago, IL 2007-2010

Risk Advisory Services

Assessed the efficiency and effectiveness of IT systems to drive system performance and

reduce likelihood of financial misstatement

Managed relationship between client and Ernst & Young engagement team

Reviewed client deliverables and manage engagement budget

EDUCATION Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 2013-2015

Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, December 2015

Concentration in Health Enterprise Management and Management & Strategy

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 2003-2007

Bachelors of Science - Business Administration, May 2007

Chick Evans Scholarship - Academic

ADDITIONAL Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Information Systems Association (CISA)

I NFO

Head of Sponsorship – Albany Park Community Health Fair

Program Vice President – English as a Second Language (ESL)

Vice President Membership – Nigerian American Professional Association (NAPA)

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