Neda Oreilly

About Neda Oreilly

At Corning Incorporated, leadership within the Life Sciences Division\'s contract manufacturing sphere sits at the heart of my work. Overseeing the integration and management of strategic partnerships, my team has excelled in the rapid deployment of pharmaceutical vessels, ensuring seamless operations. Our success is underscored by the establishment of a global center of excellence, which has significantly enhanced contract processing and data sharing.My approach is characterized by a relentless pursuit of innovation, leveraging problem-solving skills and strategic account management to secure white label and custom solutions. This drive led to the pioneering use of robotic tools and a centralized India-based team, streamlining high-demand contract functions and fortifying Corning\'s position in the market. With a focus on bid processes and strategic account oversight, my mission is to continue elevating our contracting capabilities and fostering agile, digital-first solutions in the global supply chain landscape.

Experience

1. Ai Enablement & Chief of Staff

   Corning Incorporated

   Jul 2025 — Present · Corning, NY, US

   As Chief of Staff, I serve as the operational linchpin for the executive team, ensuring strategic momentum and organizational effectiveness.Strategic Execution: Directly manage the annual planning cycle, resource allocation, and program prioritization.Fiscal Discipline: Leverage financial acumen to oversee budget performance, track ROI, and ensure comprehensive fiscal discipline in technology investments and operations. Expert Negotiation: Utilize advanced negotiation skills (honed through supply chain leadership) to manage critical vendor relationships and secure favorable contracts.Executive Flow: Direct the preparation of all mission-critical communications and accountability among senior leadership.AI & Digital EnablementMy mandate is to accelerate the responsible adoption and value realization of Artificial Intelligence across the enterprise.Value Acceleration: Partner with business leaders (e.g, Manufacturing, Finance) to identify, vet, and prioritize the highest-impact AI use cases that drive measurable business results.Platform Scaling: Enable deployment of the MLOps platform and infrastructure required to move AI models from proof-of-concept to scalable, trustworthy enterprise applications.I am passionate about bridging the gap between innovative technology and pragmatic business results to secure a competitive advantage for the modern enterprise.

Education

• Saint Francis University

  B.S., Accountancy

  1998 — 2002

• Penn State University

  Master's degree, Global Supply Management