John Polhemus

About John Polhemus

I have over 39 years of experience and have had a proven track record in developing and…

Experience

1. Director, Us Medical Operations Program Management

   AbbVie

   Sep 2017 — Present

   The US Medical Affairs Medical Operations (USMO) team focuses on driving performance through learning, technology, and the practice of innovation. The Director USMO Program Management serves as both a primary point of contact and strategic partner for TA leadership. The scope of this role is US, supporting multiple TAs at a programmatic level. Key Responsibilities Include:* Ensure that Medical Affairs Team (MAT) operations are efficient and effective across TAs and functioning at a high level, including member engagement, performance, and accountability.* Cross-functionally integrate and manage resources. This includes budget and headcount Long Range Planning (LRP) management, product, pipeline, and product launch planning and management, and Medical Review planning and management. In cases of limited resources, will partnered with TAs to prioritize across programs where necessary.* Collect and communicate performance measures for MAT operation across TAs. Monitor performance measures and takes appropriate actions when necessary. These measures include, but are not limited to, headcount, schedules, and budgets across multiple US and Global Medical Affairs functions.* Assess program issues and develop solutions to ensure overall program productivity, quality, and timelines are met within budget, involving other functional areas where appropriate. Identify risks and communicate as needed. Actively seek solutions and takes calculated risks where appropriate.* Work to develop and improve the tools, templates, and processes across a collection of TAs. Work to navigate and anticipate upcoming \"planning\" processes and deliverables.* Coordination of the LRP process and current financial year activities focusing on collection and reporting of tactical execution, metrics, and financial status/LBE information and maintaining adherence to budget/headcount at a program level.* Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

Education

• Tidewater Community College

  None, General Studies

  1980 — 1981

• Hunter Huss High School

  Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  1977 — 1979

• James Madison University

  MIS and Management, BBA

  1983 — 1985

• Ferrum College

  None, Business

  1981 — 1982

Skills

• Outlook
• Jcl
• Ddmac
• Ms Project
• Access
• Ctd
• Ectd
• Firstdoc
• Cobol
• Platinum
• Documentum
• Xmlabeling
• Quality Assurance
• Java
• Isipublisher
• Eroom
• Idmp
• Document Management
• Cics
• Isi Toolbox
• Ims Db/Dc
• Lotus Notes
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office
• Regulatory Operations
• Passport
• Ms Access
• Visio
• Spl
• Pil
• Fda
• Db2
• Regulatory Affairs
• Regulatory Submissions
• Spotfire
• Sql
• Fortran
• Informatica
• C
• Cobolii