Colleen Proctor

Colleen Proctor

Pharma/Biotech CFO accelerating business growth and profitability

Sanofi .•Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Experience34+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Sanofi .Current
    Jun 2023–Present· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Financial Officer, North AmericaCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
    • Head, US Commercial Operations Finance - Vaccines
      Jun 2023–Nov 2024
  • May 2022–Feb 2023· 9 mos
    • Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
      May 2022–Feb 2023
  • Aug 2018–May 2022· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • VP, Country CFO Canada at Novartis
      Mar 2020–May 2022
    • Worldwide Head of Finance, Neuroscience
      Aug 2018–Feb 2020
  • Nov 2001–Jul 2018· 16 yrs 8 mos
    • Head of Finance, Specialty Care
      Jul 2014–Jul 2018
    • Director, Investor Relations
      Dec 2012–Jul 2014
    • Director Finance, Growth Portfolio
      Sep 2010–Dec 2012
    • Head of Financial Planning and Reporting
      2009–Sep 2010
    • Oncology Brand Finance Leader
      Sep 2006–2009
    • Director, Managed Markets Finance
      Sep 2004–Aug 2006
    • Finance Brand Manager / Sr. Financial Analyst
      Nov 2001–Sep 2004
  • 1998–Nov 2001· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • Analyst, Financial
      1998–Nov 2001
  • Mar 1996–1998· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Analyst, Financial
      Mar 1996–1998
  • 1992–1996· 4 yrs
    • Senior Auditor
      1992–1996

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

International Business

Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of Delaware

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Accounting

Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of Delaware

BS

Accounting

University of Delaware

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Colleen Proctor
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

14 of 14 skills
Hyperion PlanningFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingManaged CareAccountingCross-functional Team LeadershipFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsSarbanes-Oxley ActBudgetingBudgetsStrategic Financial PlanningManagerial FinanceHyperion Enterprise