John Stofan
R&D Operations Leader | Empowering Teams to Drive Innovation, Capability, and Transformational Change
- Role
- R & d Program Operations Director at PepsiCo
- Location
- Barrington Hills, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Stofan
I am a dynamic R&D Program Director with extensive experience in sports science, clinical and field operations, and business strategy. I am a proven leader in driving research, innovation, and business solutions within the CPG industry. Adept at managing global research teams, optimizing operations, and spearheading digital transformation to enhance efficiency. Successfully led multi-million-dollar initiatives, including the launch of global research facilities and innovative sports nutrition solutions. I have expertise in program management, change management, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring seamless execution of strategic priorities. I bring a strong catalyst, enabler, and implementer approach, and are known for getting things done. Today, I\'m excited about the convergence of advancing human performance through cutting-edge science and technology. EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES Sports Sciences | Life Sciences | Clinical/Field Operations | R&D Leadership | Cross-Functional Team Leadership Project Management | Program Management | Business Solutions | Change Management | Business Operations | Global Sports Sciences Research | Responsive Working | Agility/Resilience
Experience
R & d Program Operations Director
May 2020 — Present · Barrington, IL, US
Director of R&D Sports Science Operations, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, PepsiCo Life Sciences enabling and facilitating agile and strategic business and science operations for the Sports Science function within PepsiCo R&D Life Sciences
Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science - MS
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