LORITA A.

DEVRIES
(818) 730-1513 lorita_devries@yahoo.com

SUMMARY
Results-oriented Learning & Organizational Development leader. Have saved $5.8M and improved operational
efficiencies for Fortune 500 companies by creating global training capabilities and leading successful, high-impact
change management initiatives.
Solid track record of accomplishments in Leadership Development, Training and Change Management,
Communication, Project Management, Marketing, and R&D. Thrive in high-energy, matrix organizations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic thinker and problem-solver

Proactively aligned business goals with global training strategy by partnering with senior leaders and regional
heads in order to accelerate business performance and global expansion.
Customer-focused relationship builder
Fostered collaborative, cross-functional relationships during a major re-organization that resulted in
significant role changes, 100+ procedure changes and training.
Highly proficient project manager (PMP-certified)
Delivered 50+ training programs (webinars, e-learning modules, classroom, tools, etc.). Identified external
resources, managed content, timelines, budgets, rollouts and metrics.
Strong listening, written communication and presentation skills
Wrote C-suite presentation that influenced Board of Directors to provide $1M funding for IT initiatives.
Delivered motivating presentations to global audiences of 1400.

EXPERIENCE
ALLERGAN, Irvine, California
Director, Global Project Team Training and Communication

2009-2014

Created training capability for 1400 global drug development team members. Conducted needs analysis. Led
curriculum development and implementation strategy. Used interpersonal skills to shift culture into an actively
engaged continuous learning environment.
Key Contributions

Leadership Development Program 120+ participants; increased high potential candidates by 50%.
On-boarding program Increased team productivity by 40% within the first 6 weeks of enrollment. Created
SharePoint application to deliver 24/7 to 1400 employees in North America, Europe, Japan and China.
Networking Forums Coached and prepared 60+ clinical leaders for multiple leadership roles.
Performance Management Drove goal alignment and accountability for 68+ development projects across
1400 employees. Developed an innovative software solution for reporting performance metrics.
Corporate Alignment Initiative Integrated Allergan Medical Device governance, systems and processes into
Pharma. Improved data integrity and created consistent processes across R&D worldwide.
Executive Education Mentored new executives to increase their productivity by 10-15% within first 3
months.

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Director, Clinical Strategy & Development, Ophthalmology

2007-2009

New Drug Application Core Filing Team member for OZURDEZ (Diabetic Macular Edema). Developed Senior
Management dashboard. Reported key filing milestones resulting in two major regulatory approvals: United
States Food & Drug Administration 6/2009 and European Medicines Agency 9/2014.
Performed chief of staff role supporting Ophthalmology Vice President and Therapeutic Area Head. Advanced
therapeutic-area initiatives, focused priorities and resources in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Proactively resolved conflicts, built trusted relationships at all levels, managed MBOs, staff communication and
meetings. Reported performance metrics.

AMGEN, Thousand Oaks, California

Senior Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Operations, PMP

1999-2007

Led VECTIBIX Medical Affairs team strategic planning and execution. Managed a $68M budget and timelines for
16 proposed clinical trials in highly competitive oncology environment. Deliverables included publication plan, key
opinion leader plan and medical meeting support.
Key Contribution: Spearheaded a highly collaborative Clinical Operations and Contract Research Organization
(CRO) Operational Review that accelerated patient recruitment, significantly improved the partnership and led to
a voluntary $5.8M cost savings from the CRO.
Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Brand Manager, Disease State
Led a team of 13 in developing medical education programs for key opinion leaders, physicians, nurses and
patients in Oncology, Heart Failure, and Bone Density. These programs improved medical community
understanding of the disease state and need to treat.
Key Contribution: Initiated clinical trial templates for use across all therapeutic areas and geographies. Resulted
in accelerated start-up times by 4-6 weeks and stronger positioning against competitive trials. Reduced costs by
20%.
Marketing Communications Manager, EPOGEN & ARANESP
Led EPOGEN promotional lifecycle management and ARANESP launch planning and execution. Managed
advertising agencies and campaigns, tradeshows, collateral, education programs, websites, reimbursement
programs and medical meetings. Partnered with sales leadership to produce national sales meetings. Managed
budget and metrics. ARANESP Launch meeting garnered 95% satisfaction rating, the highest in Amgen history.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
WELLPOINT HEALTH NETWORKS, INC., Thousand Oaks, California, Director of Marketing, Pharmacy Benefit
Management
Led new product proposals resulting in winning two new clients. Increased revenue by $5.5M. Trade show and
national formulary management. Supervised staff of 6.
HEALTH NET, Woodland Hills, California, Marketing, Corporate Communications Consultant

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Partnered with key accounts sales teams to develop marketing programs supporting sales goal attainment.
ADJUNCT PROFESSORSHIPS
Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, Business Communications
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, Business Communications

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Advertising
University of Illinois, Champaign - Urbana, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois

CERTIFICATIONS
Industry Speaker - 2013, 2014
Catalyst Certification
Accelerated Change Techniques Certification
Project Management Institute Certification

AWARDS
Allergan Award for Excellence - 2009
Amgen Development Hall of Fame - 2000, 2006
International Association of Business Communications, Gold Quill: Special Events and Employee Communication
HealthCare Public Relations and Marketing Association, Golden Advocate: Employee Relations