John Simpson

About John Simpson

Information technology executive with significant experience planning, implementing and providingoperational support for complex applications in highly regulated business environments. This includes over 20 years of experience designing, building and running SAP environments in the Paper, Consumer Goods and Pharmaceutical industries. Highly trusted advisor to senior business leaders who serves as a conduit between business and information technology colleagues to deliver results. Very engaging leader who instills trust through engagement of team members, transparency and a track record of getting things done on time, on budget with integrity. Competencies include:Program/Project Management Business Process RedesignApplication development/configuration Sarbanes-OxleyFDA/DEA audit prep and response Change ManagementApplication Testing Mergers and AcquisitionsDivestitures Managed Services

Experience

1. Digital m & s Lead North America

   Opella

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

Education

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor’s Degree, Management Information Systems, General

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cost Accounting
• Sap
• Business Analysis
• Change Management
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Fda
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Consulting
• Information Technology
• 21 Cfr Part 11
• Project Management
• IT Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Warehouse Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Program Management
• Integration
• Management
• Erp
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Computer System Validation
• Application Managed Services
• Acquisition Integration
• Sdlc
• Sap Implementation
• Vendor Management
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• User Acceptance Testing
• Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Internal Controls
• Sap Products