Robert Deming

225 Ithan Creek Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

610-203-6665 • rob@deming.us

Multifaceted career with unique blend of technical and business acumen

Proven ability to align technical solutions with business needs.

20 years experience at three major pharmaceutical companies.

Solutions-oriented executive-level manager with demonstrated experience satisfying the demands of complex projects, developing innovative systems, providing technical expertise, and formulating multi-year strategies to mutually support both business and technical objectives. Offer strong combination of business and technical expertise, ensuring steadfast project management from development of initial concept through design and implementation of solutions. Utilize broad mix of technical and business-based skills encompassing concrete knowledge of key technologies to streamline design, development, and implementation functions. Skilled project leader; able to provide critical roadmap to leverage available and emerging technologies in order to create innovative business solutions.

Technical and Management Strengths:

•     Project Management •     Internal Systems & Control •     Team Building & Leadership

•     Systems Design & Development •     Requirements Assessment •     Technical Infrastructure

•     Process Improvements •     Strategy Development •     Budget Management

Merck research Laboratories, West Point, PA                                                                       1996 – Present

Director, Application Services (2004-Present)

Direct all aspects of Regulatory Services department including document management, regulatory tracking, and collaborative portal systems for the Clinical and Regulatory areas within Merck. Develop and administer Regulatory Services budget of $6M; maintain spend plan, detailing monthly outflows. Manage systems utilized to develop, evaluate, and approve major submission documents. Perform strategy development and implementation planning functions. Proactive member of various leadership teams across regulatory and clinical groups; interact extensively with senior management from both IT and business sectors. Supervise 29 direct reports.       

Key Achievements: 

• Developed an innovative business case to move a technology-focused group from the regulatory business function to the IT sector; efforts realized enhanced operational efficiencies, increased knowledge across entire group of business function, reduced costs, and extended career options for relocated group members.
• Formulated a collaboration and content management strategy that centralizes all work across MRL-IT in these domains; strategy facilitated integration and end-to-end information flow, in addition to substantial cost savings.
• Created a multi-year strategy for reshaping a set of systems and capabilities supporting Regulatory Affairs; collaborated with senior business leadership to assemble an overarching 5-year technical strategy and roadmap tied directly with 5-year business strategy.  
• Drove the integration of a Shared Services model within Merck IT; led retooling of group to focus on Account Management, Business Analysis and Architecture, and Project Management.
• Instituted a recurring forum with business leadership to discuss key projects, devise work plans and strategies, and join forces to present a collaborative plan for both business and IT organizations. 
• Led broad initiative to institute a collaboration environment for external parties worldwide including investigator sites and institutional review boards.

Associate Director, Project Management (2000-2004)

Held full accountability for IT project initiatives within the Project & Portfolio Management Department focused on all aspects of drug project management and resource planning for Merck Research & Development. Managed project planning including IT strategies, application architecture, resource allocation, budget administration, and IT project management. Spearheaded project to document changes to major business processes and provide business SOPs in the area of Capacity Management. Communicated project status, milestones, risks, and issues with senior management. Served as primary leader of both functional concept and implementation for management committee portals; provided expertise regarding long-term operational planning, headcount management, marketing interface meeting support, and capacity planning / management.

Key Achievements:                                                                                         

• Delivered substantial, collaborative support to drug project teams and governance committees;  recognized as successful and ultimately adopted by Marketing and Manufacturing divisions and the CEO Management Committee.
• Spearheaded implementation of project management methodologies; designed project management framework and processes in accordance with industry best practices.
• Commended for track record of delivering quality work and attaining project goals; consistently completed project engagements within established time and budget constraints. 

Manager, Bioprocess Information Systems (1998-2000)

Advanced to serve as Project Leader for large, cross-departmental suite of applications utilized to manage vaccine clinical trials. Led strategic system implementation meetings; managed application development lifecycle. Identified potential issues, delivered solutions, and produced detailed documentation. Supervised a group of 4-8 personnel in the support of Merck’s Bioprocess Research & Development organization. Performed human resource functions; recruited personnel, scheduled assignments, and conducted portfolio planning.   

Key Achievements:                                                                                         

• Formulated implementation roadmap that included strategy, best practice, and deployment plans.
• Established standardized processes and methodologies that streamlined development activities and enhanced application functionality.  

Systems Consultant (1996-1998)

Served as Technical Lead for new application development within the MRL Applications Development Group. Collaborated with team members regarding distributed computing and object oriented technologies; developed comprehensive functional specifications focused on business and technical needs. Actively participated in development activities across diverse functional areas including basic research, preclinical, clinical, and regulatory.       

Key Achievements:                                                                                         

• Introduced the first component authoring capability for clinical documents, and the first cross-drug program milestone tracking capability.
• Instrumental in the development of several key applications including collaborative authoring, document management, meeting support, and drug project reporting/tracking systems.
• Conceptualized and defined systems scope and objectives by conducting extensive research and fact-finding activities.

 

 

GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, PA                                                                                                  1996 – Present

Manager, Information Systems/ Manager, Applications Development

Primary technical resource for the worldwide development group; accountable for development of portfolio management and project tracking systems. Served as senior technical resource for the evaluation and implementation of groupware applications. Analyzed, designed, and implemented information systems targeted on team productivity and collaboration. Researched and recommended new technologies.

Key Achievements: 

• Developed key new project tacking systems; integrated existing project, resource, and financial systems to facilitate optimal functionality.
• Provided technical insight and process support to drug project teams accountable for compiling MAA/NDA regulatory submissions.