Thomas Goeckel
Executive Director, BTS Regional Lead Devices
AbbVie•Madison, New Jersey, United States
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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
- AbbVieCurrentMay 2020–Present· 6 yrs 5 mos
- Executive Director, IT, U.S. PharmaceuticalsCurrentMay 2020–Present
- 2017–May 2020· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Executive Director, Business Information Management2017–May 2020
- 2015–2017· 2 yrs
- Director, Business Information Management2015–2017
- 2009–2015· 6 yrs
- Director, Business Relationship Management2009–2015
- 2008–2009· 1 yr
- Management Consultant, General2008–2009
- 2001–2008· 7 yrs
- Program Manager Drug Safety Systems2006–2008
- Global Team Head Project and Portfolio Management Systems2001–2006
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Process Improvement
Oriel STAT A MATRIX (Six Sigma)IT Certified Project Manager
Project Management Leadership GroupCommercial business operations officer
German board of commercial apprenticeship
Master
Informatics
Hochschule Mannheim