Lisa Weller Cooney

About Lisa Weller Cooney

Results Matter. People Matter.I believe business transformation only succeeds when people, process and technology are fully integrated components of strategy and solutions. I lead the programs, projects and teams that solve complex issues for my clients in the Life Sciences industry.When improving strategic processes, driving change, and deploying new technology and advisory services, I deliver more than short-term gains; I build the right environment for measurable results and sustained wins.A multi-year cultural change initiative I led was described by the CEO in company communications as \"a program with profound impact that has become part of our DNA and empowers employees to continuously innovate.\"Working effectively with all levels of the organization has been critical to my success. I help other senior leaders identify strategic priorities. With middle managers, I create a clear path for execution. My passion for transformation allows me to equip front-line employees with the tools and motivation to not just accept change, but engage in making it reality.I work strategically but don\'t hesitate to roll up my sleeves to execute critical initiatives. Business partners say that my ability to bridge gaps across functions and regions allows me to succeed where others have failed.Outside of work, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Healthcare Businesswomen\'s Association as Programming Director-at-large. My team organizes programs that inspire and motivate our members. I consider myself fortunate to love what I do.My specialties include: Change Execution ManagementProgram Creation & LeadershipCommunicationsTraining Development and ExecutionProcess ImprovementLEAN SigmaStrategy Definition & DeploymentMerger & Acquisition IntegrationTechnology DeploymentGlobal Team Leadership

Experience

1. Director, Growth Advisory

   Grant Thornton (US)

   Sep 2016 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Grant Thornton is a $1.74B tax, audit, and advisory services company. At Grant Thornton, I help clients to successfully embrace process, system, and organizational changes by providing program and change management, communication, training and process improvement services.Program management:* Build over-arching program strategy, scope & roadmap* Define and execute program governance; partner with client sponsors * Manage program teamsChange Execution:* Design the change strategy, plan and timeline* Assess the stakeholder landscape and change readiness* Engage, inform and motivate stakeholders* Assess and mitigate risks to adoption (resistance, information gaps, etc.)* Create and execute plans to sustain the changeCommunications:* Assess stakeholder information needs* Define the communication strategy including mechanisms, timing, and key messages* Create program brand and information portal* Write communications to inform and engage stakeholdersTraining:* Evaluate learning needs* Design curriculum including topics, timing, audience, and format* Build training materials and coordinate trainingProcess Improvement:* Map and streamline processes for increased effectiveness* Design and lead LEAN Sigma programs* Train in LEAN approachesRecent projects:(1) Designed and executed the change management, training, and communications strategy for a program which enabled compliance of clinical operations with new ICH requirements at a $7B biopharmaceutical company.(2) Defined the portfolio management process for digital projects at a $76B Life Sciences and Consumer products company.(3) Led change management, training and communication efforts for a project designed to revitalize the end-to-end submission management process for the global regulatory affairs team within a large biopharmaceuticals company.(4) Provided change management leadership within the Vaccines team for a global supply chain transformation at a $40B pharmaceutical company.

Education

• Penn State University

  MBA, M.S., B.S.

Skills

• Analytics
• Change Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Outsourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Market Research
• Business Process
• Management Consulting
• Lean Six Sigma
• Strategy
• Workshop Facilitation
• Facilitation
• Process Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Process Engineering
• Lean Sigma
• Management
• Program Management
• Facilitators
• Project Management
• Business Intelligence