Colleen Proctor
Pharma/Biotech CFO accelerating business growth and profitability
Sanofi .•Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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Internationally experienced finance leader in the pharmaceutical industry with a reputation for accelerating business growth and profitability. Business leader with deep experience in new product launches, business development, creative problem solving, leading through change and developing talent. Passionate about strategic thought partnership and crafting a compelling story both internally and externally. Accelerating Business Growth & Profitability: • Supported business case to accelerate Oncology launches and deliver $3.5Bn in annual revenue • Freed up $1.1Bn cash with two out-licensing deals • Mitigated downside impact of a significant market disruption created by changes in product guidelines • Significantly contributed to a 9% increase in sales with 6% decrease in expenses by optimizing resource allocation and strategic priority across 8 product launches Expertise: business strategy and growth, developing solutions that product profitable results, investor relations, enabling cultural transformation, and business development Strengths: sound judgment, business acumen, creative mindset, interpersonal and communication skills, people development, and influencing stakeholders at all levels
Career Timeline
- Sanofi .CurrentJun 2023–Present· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Financial Officer, North AmericaCurrentNov 2024–Present
- Head, US Commercial Operations Finance - VaccinesJun 2023–Nov 2024
- May 2022–Feb 2023· 9 mos
- Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial OfficerMay 2022–Feb 2023
- Aug 2018–May 2022· 3 yrs 9 mos
- VP, Country CFO Canada at NovartisMar 2020–May 2022
- Worldwide Head of Finance, NeuroscienceAug 2018–Feb 2020
- Nov 2001–Jul 2018· 16 yrs 8 mos
- Head of Finance, Specialty CareJul 2014–Jul 2018
- Director, Investor RelationsDec 2012–Jul 2014
- Director Finance, Growth PortfolioSep 2010–Dec 2012
- Head of Financial Planning and Reporting2009–Sep 2010
- Oncology Brand Finance LeaderSep 2006–2009
- Director, Managed Markets FinanceSep 2004–Aug 2006
- Finance Brand Manager / Sr. Financial AnalystNov 2001–Sep 2004
- 1998–Nov 2001· 3 yrs 10 mos
- Analyst, Financial1998–Nov 2001
- Mar 1996–1998· 1 yr 10 mos
- Analyst, FinancialMar 1996–1998
- 1992–1996· 4 yrs
- Senior Auditor1992–1996
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
International Business
Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of DelawareBachelor of Science (BS)
Accounting
Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of DelawareBS
Accounting
University of Delaware