Maria Carolina Ardona
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Seasoned Project Management Professional with over15 years of experience in leading high-risk, complex projects within the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated expertise in change management, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record of successfully delivering change initiatives and driving organizational transformation. Adept at developing and implementing strategic change management plans aligned with business objectives and ensuring project success through effective communication and risk mitigation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Search Engine Evaluator, Mobile Data Collection and Analysis
APPEN
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed to search engine optimization by analyzing website content for relevance and quality.
Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office
SGS Canada
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded change management efforts for a portfolio of Bio-Pharmaceutical client projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and successful delivery of change initiatives
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Laboratory Operations, Business Development, and Client Services to prioritize and implement change strategies
- Developed and implemented business process improvement initiatives to address gaps and enhance project execution
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement and communication plans, ensuring effective risk management and resolution of issues
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Supervised and mentored 12 project managers to enhanced their skills and career growth
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Developed, implemented, and enhanced project management tools like financial tracker, Monday.com, SmartSheet, resource scheduling, and dashboard reporting
Senior Project Manager, Tech Transfer
Contract Pharmaceutical Limited
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed the successful transition and integration of new business and product development projects, focusing on change management and stakeholder collaboration
- Liaised between product development, operations, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to change management frameworks
- Developed and executed change management strategies to support project launches and process improvements
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
Project Leader, New Product Development, R&D Solid Dose Projects
Apotex Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and launch of new products, employing change management techniques to ensure successful project outcomes
- Facilitated governance and managed project processes to align with change management best practices
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement change management plans, including risk management and stakeholder communication strategies
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined clear goals, timelines, and milestones for all stakeholders involved.
- Achieved project success by efficiently allocating resources and managing schedules.
- Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
- Reduced project risks through comprehensive risk assessments and proactive mitigation strategies.
- Consistently met deadlines by diligently tracking progress and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Observed progress of each project, examined risks and coordinated contingency plans.
- Planned out and executed total of 50+ special facility, and controlled substance projects .
Senior Project Coordinator, Global Proj Management
Apotex Inc
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Worked with Program Managers in developing and implementing robust and strategic NPD product portfolio for the US and Canada markets by developing and monitoring detailed project plans
- Ensured timely monitoring of performance to plan, generation of project status reports and flagging of key project issues
- Provided support to Project Management Office initiatives on project reporting
- Liaised and collaborated with Toronto and India Team the startup and execution of India and Toronto R&D solid dose projects
Change Control Administrator
Apotex Inc
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Coordinated global project management initiatives, incorporating change management principles to enhance project performance and stakeholder engagement
- Developed and maintained change control processes, ensuring effective management of change initiatives and alignment with organizational goals
- Supported the development of change management toolkits and methodologies to drive successful project implementation and adoption
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Carleton University
Ottawa, ONProject Management Certificate With Honours -
Humber College
Etobicoke, OntarioBachelor of Arts - Economics
University of The Philippines
Quezon City, PhilippinesIndustrial Pharmaceutical Technology Course - undefined
Seneca College
Skills
- Project planning
- Scope management and cost control
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Project plan development
- Cross-functional leadership and coordination
- Training and mentoring
- Enterprise project management
- Documentation and reporting
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- Developed and executed SGS financial tracker and Monday.com implementation, significantly improving business processes and project tracking.
- Led the Aripiprazole Day1 launch, driving regulatory submission and approval with tight timelines, resulting in over $40M in year-one sales revenue.
- Co-led prioritization initiatives, streamlining project focus and launch strategies for increased efficiency and impact.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office
SGS Canada
08.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Project Manager, Tech Transfer
Contract Pharmaceutical Limited
04.2022 - 05.2022
Search Engine Evaluator, Mobile Data Collection and Analysis
APPEN
09.2021 - Current
Project Leader, New Product Development, R&D Solid Dose Projects
Apotex Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2018
Senior Project Coordinator, Global Proj Management
Apotex Inc
01.2005 - 01.2013
Change Control Administrator
Apotex Inc
01.2002 - 01.2005
Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology Course - undefined
Seneca College
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Carleton University
Project Management Certificate With Honours -
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of The Philippines
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