Thomas Goeckel

Thomas Goeckel

Executive Director, BTS Regional Lead Devices

AbbVie•Madison, New Jersey, United States

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Experience25+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Dynamic, self-motivated and open minded technology leader with exceptional track record of implementing innovative technology solutions that deliver measurable business value in the pharmaceutical industry. Over 15 years experience in leading large initiatives in global settings, creating robust technical architectures, and providing strategic technology direction for senior executives. Excellent communication and project management skills on all levels of management in the organization paired with demonstrated ability in problem solving and building motivated teams in turn-around environments. Specialties: • In depth understanding of the global pharmaceutical business, standards and industry conventions • Proven capability to adapt to changing business cycles of rapid expansion and\or contraction as well as changing business priorities • Collaboration, both from a human and technology perspective • Proven leadership in establishing high-performing, distributed global teams focused on financial results • Strategic and conceptual thinking following holistic approaches to organizational design and problem solving • Extremely customer focused, with the ability to facilitate partnerships across all organizational levels from boards to executive management to information technology technicians • Proven leadership in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) scenarios across R&D

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AbbVieCurrent
    May 2020–Present· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • Executive Director, IT, U.S. PharmaceuticalsCurrent
      May 2020–Present
  • 2017–May 2020· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Executive Director, Business Information Management
      2017–May 2020
  • 2015–2017· 2 yrs
    • Director, Business Information Management
      2015–2017
    • Director, Business Relationship Management
      2009–2015
  • 2008–2009· 1 yr
    • Management Consultant, General
      2008–2009
  • 2001–2008· 7 yrs
    • Program Manager Drug Safety Systems
      2006–2008
    • Global Team Head Project and Portfolio Management Systems
      2001–2006

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Process Improvement

Oriel STAT A MATRIX (Six Sigma)

IT Certified Project Manager

Project Management Leadership Group

Commercial business operations officer

German board of commercial apprenticeship

Master

Informatics

Hochschule Mannheim

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Thomas Goeckel
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Change ManagementCRMVendor ManagementClinicalOrganizational DesignClinical Research21 CFR Part 11SDLCPMPBusiness AnalysisPMOProgram ManagementHigh Performance TeamsInformaticsCross-functional Team LeadershipPharmacovigilanceBusiness StrategyProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementPharmaceutical Industry