Barrington Goldson
Project Management & Business Strategy Leader | PMO Governance, Enterprise Transformation & Global Launch Execution
- Role
- Associate Director - Portfolio Management & New Product Introduction, Pa Site at AstraZeneca
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barrington Goldson
Global project and business leader with a proven record delivering complex, high-profile projects and international product launches. Experienced in establishing PMO governance and aligning site operations with enterprise strategy. Known for guiding executive decision-making, optimizing capital investments, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance enterprise performance, with experience spanning Business, R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, and IT.My professional value is embodied through strengths in these areas:* Portfolio & Project Leadership* Global Product Launches* Capital Planning & Financial Governance* Executive Stakeholder Engagement* Regulatory Compliance* Risk & Change Management * Implementation & Validation * Digital Transformation * Cross-Functional Leadership* Training & Mentorship* Engineering and R & DOutside of work, I like to stay active through hiking, cycling with friends, and spending time at the gym. I also enjoy cooking, photography, reading, and learning new skills.
Experience
Associate Director - Portfolio Management & New Product Introduction, Pa Site
Sep 2023 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Head of PMO / Portfolio Leadership:• Serve as Head of PMO and partner to the site leadership team, accountable for portfolio governance, strategic alignment, and capital performance.• Own $5M–$25M annual portfolio & lead CapEx submission to global leadership; partner with Finance & Site GM to prioritize investments, optimize vendors & deliver ROI.• Ensure timely capital reporting/forecasting; communicate updates to keep projects on budget & aligned with strategy.• Lead governance for the Site Steering Committee, providing frameworks & insights to guide strategic decisions while driving accountability for on-time, on-budget, value-delivered execution.• Restructured the PMO, authoring standards, governance frameworks & tools/templates to align with PMI & global corporate standards.• Drive cultural change through structured project management, governance, digital tools, and continuous improvement.• Drive digital transformation with Smartsheet & ServiceNow, delivering dashboards, streamlined workflows & improved resource planning.• Lead business case development/approval, aligning investments with site priorities & global objectives.• Own risk governance, ensuring early escalation & mitigation planning.• Manage hiring, onboarding & training of PMs; mentor leaders, teams & sponsors on PM principles & execution.New Product Introduction / Global Launch Leadership:• Lead international product launches supporting vaccine expansion, introducing products in Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Australia & Singapore, and a self-administration format to broaden access.• Represent the site on Global Operational Leadership Teams (GOLTs), collaborating with Regulatory, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial & in-country reps to ensure compliant, on-time launches across cultures.• Lead change management & compliance for launches, ensuring inspection readiness & adherence to FDA/EMA & country requirements.
Education
University of Delaware
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
2018 — 2021
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
2007 — 2012
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