Human Resources Management

John Boama-Sefah

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LUMBERTON, NJ **048

E-Mail: *******@*******.*** mobile 609-***-****

Profile

Results-oriented Senior Human Resources professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, automotive and manufacturing industries. Possess expertise in all aspects of Human Resources Management, with emphasis on human resources transformation, employee relations, consulting, executive coaching, organizational development, compensation, business planning, performance management, staffing, talent management/succession planning, mergers and acquisition, integration, diversity and work/life planning. Proven success in applying strong business acumen in an integrated fashion to support highly collaborative global, matrix environments. Hands-on and skillful at creation and implementation of programs to improve overall effectiveness of organization.

Professional Background

Baxalta, Cambridge, MA June 2015 – July 2016

Vice President, Human Resources

Led the development and implementation of differentiated HR strategies in alignment with the respective business strategies of R&D, Corporate Strategy and Biosimilars. Partnered closely with business leaders, their teams and HR team members in multiple markets around the world. Liaised with corporate officers and HR leadership on all matters affecting overall organizational performance. Served as a member of the Senior Leadership Teams of HR, R&D, Corporate Strategy and Biosimilars.

Worked with HR Leadership and the RBL Group in aligning Baxalta HR for business value creation.

Played a major role in shifting Baxalta HR from optimizing HR activities to leveraging business capabilities by incorporating innovation, speed in talent acquisition, talent development, rewards and recognition, performance management and technology.

Led the transition of more than 200 employees from Vienna, Austria, West Lake, California and Deerfield, Illinois to the R&D Innovation Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Established Mozart partnership between Baxalta and Quintiles to speed up the effectiveness of clinical trials operations in multi-country locations worldwide.

Guided and managed the overall delivery of human resources services, policies, and programs for R&D, Corporate Strategy and Biosimilars while engaging the hearts and minds of employees (including workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment and staffing, performance management, training and development, compensation, benefits administration and succession planning.

Worked closely with the leadership teams on change management initiatives and defined the approach for building organizational alignment, momentum and accountability, leading to measurable progress.

Instilled an environment that fostered individual employee contributions, encouraged the use of innovative thinking that enhanced employee productivity, and ensured job satisfaction as part of a high performing team.

Provided direct support and drove R&D, Corporate Strategy and Biosimilars’ organization development approaches and processes that increased business success, top team effectiveness and engagement.

Sanofi – Pharmaceuticals, Bridgewater, NJ 2001 - 2015

Senior Director, Human Resources (Global HR BP), March 2014 – June 2015

In partnership with Global Head of Clinical Sciences and Operations Platform, supported global R&D strategy by leading human resources strategy and implementation of global programs for a multi-country population. Served as a board member of Global Clinical Sciences and Operations platform.

Led a global team of HR Business Partners to ensure the alignment of HR agenda and strategy with the platform and R&D.

Led the talent management process, focus on leadership and development and succession, and provided HR leadership for R&D employees in multi-sites within multiple countries.

Led the coordination of compensation cycles in multiple countries, drove individual performance management initiatives and facilitate changes where and when necessary. Ensured attraction, development and retention of talent via effective manpower planning through effective and broad communication globally while encouraging effective use of recognition and reward systems, mentoring and appropriate developmental platforms.

Coached the unit/platform leadership team and board members and ensure HR support for individual and collective organizational changes at local or global level. Supported new business and organizational effectiveness models involving organizational model restructuring, acquisitions, mergers, integration, alliance and functional services partnerships.

Identified and analyzed threats and opportunities within the unit/platform and developed sound recommendations that resulted in a positive impact on the organization’s culture.

Partnered with R&D and Global and Regional HR COEs and clients to develop strategy for implementation of key HR processes including workforce planning and leadership development, talent management, compensation and benefits, performance management to meet organizational goals and patient needs.

Served as a change agent by fostering a collaborative management mindset and promote a “working better together” culture within R&D’s global matrix organization.

Director, Human Resources (Global HR BP), February 2010 – March 2014

Provided HR leadership support to the Clinical Sciences and Operations (CSO) Platform consisting of an employee population of 2,300 globally in 44 countries. Led the efficient execution of Human Resources strategy of the platform’s departments namely: Clinical Pharmacology and Exploratory Pharmacology, Biostatistics and Programming, Clinical Documentation (Medical Writing and Electronic Data Systems), Unit Management Office, Project Leadership, Medical Operations, Trial Operations, Clinical Study Unit, Technology and Information Management, Quality and Continuous Improvement and Business Strategy and Excellence. Led directly the Human Resources team of 12 employees in the major countries consisting of the United States, France, Germany, Japan and China, and indirectly others in 39 countries. Ensured HR support for individual and collective organizational changes at local or global levels. Reported directly to the Global SVP of CSO Platform and the Global HR VP of Sanofi R&D.

Led a global team of HR Business Partners to ensure the alignment of HR agenda and strategy with the platform and R&D.

Led the talent management process, focus on leadership and development and succession, and provide HR leadership for R&D employees in multi-sites within multiple countries.

Led the coordination of compensation cycles in multiple countries, drove individual performance management initiatives and facilitated changes where and when necessary. Ensured attraction, development and retention of talent via effective manpower planning through effective and broad communication globally while encouraging effective use of recognition and reward systems, mentoring and appropriate developmental platforms.

Coached the unit/platform leadership team and board members and ensure HR support for individual and collective organizational changes at local or global level. Supported new business and organizational effectiveness models involving organizational model restructuring, acquisitions, mergers, integration, alliance and functional services partnerships.

Identified and analyzed threats and opportunities within the unit/platform and develop sound recommendations that will result in a positive impact on the organization’s culture.

Partnered with R&D and Global and Regional HR COEs and clients to develop strategy for implementation of key HR processes including workforce planning and leadership development, talent management, compensation and benefits, performance management to meet organizational goals and patient needs.

Global Functional HR Director,2009 – 2010

Provided HR support to the Clinical Development, Project Direction, Project Management and Strategic

Planning functions globally. Participated in the development, interpretation, and implementation of all

Strategic US HR initiatives. As member of the Global R&D HR Senior Management team, participated in

development and implementation of initiatives to support the R&D organization. Served as the HR

spokesperson to the management boards of Clinical Development and Project Direction/ Project

Management.

Provided effective, proactive HR consultation to the functions through regular personal contact to ensure successful implementation and integration of HR strategies.

Identified issues affecting the function/business, analyzed and interpreted data to develop sound recommendations. Evaluated the effectiveness of initiatives and inform management of the results.

Built positive working relationships with managers, senior leaders (globally and locally), peers, employees and external resources.

Led projects through planning, facilitation, progress tracking to ensure timely implementation of necessary strategies to achieve objectives.

Presented programs, initiatives and information to various levels of the organization.

Mentored HR colleagues supporting the functions by creating a positive work environment for HR staff supporting the functions and coached them to help them develop in their roles.

Led the establishment of the Oncology Division structure.

Associate Director (US Functional Lead), 2005 - 200

Senior Manager, 2003 – 2004 ( Aventis was acquired and merged with Sanofi in December 2004)

Led a team of three associates in delivering the full spectrum of human resources generalist and organizational development support to meet current and future needs of Sanofi-Aventis’ Research & Development organization along with Clinical Drug Development, Project Management and Project Direction by working in close collaboration with associates, line management colleagues in France, Germany and Japan.

Provided support to functional and departmental heads responsible for the US sites in Clinical Development, Project Direction and Project Management.

Developed HR systems, processes and programs.

Conducted ongoing organizational assessments and recommendations and implemented actions to ensure high levels of organizational effectiveness.

Created initiatives to facilitate the continual development of individuals and teams to maximize current and potential contributions.

Maintained strong partnership with R&D line management and ensured support; and managed HR systems, processes and programs in manner perceived by employees to be fair and equitable.

Worked with Senior HR Leadership team in developing strategic plans to meet the needs of clients.

Led the US Clinical Investigation HR team in tracking headcount globally as well as ensuring success of Business Planning process.

Ensured alignment of initiatives with other corporate functions.

Aventis Pharmaceuticals

Human Resources Consultant 2001 – 2003

Delivered the full spectrum of human resources generalist and organizational development support to meet current and future needs of Aventis’ Research & Development organization, Clinical Drug Development, by working in close collaboration with associates, line management, Project Team Leaders and colleagues in France, Germany and Japan.

Assisted in the development of HR systems, processes and programs.

Conducted ongoing organizational assessments and recommendations and implemented actions to ensure high levels of organizational effectiveness.

Maintained strong partnership with R&D line management and ensured supports and managed HR systems, processes and programs in manner perceived by employees to be fair and equitable.

Bristol Myers-Squibb Company, Lawrenceville, NJ 2000 – 2001

Associate Director, Human Resources

Led the management of the Human Resources function for Worldwide Regulatory Affairs through the development, implementation and administration of human resources programs.

Ensured and supported an effective and productive employee relations climate of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs and the Pharmaceutical Research Institute.

Served as an advisor and counselor to management on issues pertaining to human resources policies, programs, employee development, compensation and organizational development.

Identified short and long-term human resources issues related to the Pharmaceutical Research Institute’s objective and ensured alignment of human resources programs with sites and clients goals.

Championed organizational excellence by serving as a change agent for all departments.

Provided leadership necessary to design and implement strategic staffing programs and policies that ensured the highest caliber people are selected for all open positions.

Merck and Company, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 1997 - 2000

Senior Human Resources Business Partner,1998 – 2000

Human Resources Business Partner,1997 – 1998

Provided Human Resources support to the Southeast Regional Business Group (Pharmaceutical Sales) on all human resources issues.

Participated, as an active member of the Human Resources Sales Management team in developing programs in response to strategic business needs.

Analyzed and developed strategic plans to identify and address sources of problems.

Assisted Director of Human Resources in the development and implementation of Human Resources business plans.

Assured compliance and consistent application of all company policies and procedures.

General Electric Company, Burlington, IA 1996 - 1997

Human Resource Representative

Provided a variety of Human Resources support, including: salaried and hourly recruiting; organizational effectiveness, employee benefits and compensation, ADA/EEO Affirmative Action Programs, workforce diversity, personnel practices, high employee involvement programs in support of operational practices, objectives and component’s leading agenda.

Provided human resources leadership for the production manufacturing organization.

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 1993 - 1996

Employee Relations Associate, Diversity and Work/Life Planning, 1995 - 1996

Employee Relations Associate, Labor Relations Administration, 1994 – 1995

Employee Relations Associate, Recruiting and Placement, 1993-1994

Mobil Oil Corporation, Fairfax, VA Summer 1992

Marketing and Refining – Graduate Internship

Researched, proposed and assisted in launching a new product in 27 countries.

Coordinated suppliers and affiliates concerning exports and imports of gasoline products.

Analyzed monthly gross margin per product, affiliate and region.

Studied and recommended strategies for maximizing sale of aerosol insecticides in 27 countries.

Hallmark Electronics, Dallas, TX

Researcher, Finance and Accounting 1987- 1991

Researched, analyzed and interpreted complex financial information of vendors to facilitate credit decisions and identified vendor needs

Developed databases of vendor and client information for use by Finance and Credit departments.

Resolved disputed financial process for clients.

Education

M.B.A., Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

B.S., Business Administration, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

Professional Awards & workshops

Center for Creative Leadership Certification: Business Partnering, March 2014

Center for Creative Leadership Certification: Leadership Development Program, July 2004.

Corporate Coaching: Licensed Facilitator of the Coaching Clinic from Corporate Coach U 2006

Development Dimension International, Inc. (DDI) Certification: Target Selection, March 1997.

Recipient of GE Managerial Award of Excellence and Dedication and ED&C Human Resources Award, 1996.

Recipient of Merck’s Vice President Award of Excellence for Total Compensation Management, and Distinguished Service Award, 1999.

Bristol Myers-Squibb on the Spot Award, 2001.

Aventis Special Achievement Award, 2002

Excellence Award, Effective Organizational Restructuring 2012

Breakthrough Award for Team Leadership, Commitment to Customers and Engagement, 2014

Professional Skills

Teaching Experience: Volunteer Business Economics Instructor, Overton High School, Nashville, TN 1992. Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Tulsa Junior College, OK 1994-1995

Volunteer: Mentoring of inner-city pupils with interest in preparatory school and college education with A Better Chance non-profit organization

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