Rick Graver

About Rick Graver

Proven leader in driving business results, I specialize in implementing global commercial IT platforms, enabling product launches, and optimizing commercial operations processes. With a focus on strategic vision and leadership, I excel in building strong business partnerships and delivering on a global scale. My expertise spans leading large transformational initiatives, business process design, commercial pharma data management, advanced analytics enablement and commercial omni-channel engagement models. Known for my collaborative work style, I bring creative problem-solving and a track record of successful execution. I have extensive experience in managing global and multi-disciplinary information technology teams comprising a mix of employees, vendor partners, contract resources, and off-shore resource models across three fortune 500 companies - including two of top 10 Pharma companies. I have a passion for developing employees and a proven track record of successfully mentoring and positioning others for future success across multiple industries and disciplines. I am most proud of this aspect of my career in helping others achieve their career goals and aspirations. Specialties: Pharmaceutical Commercial Operations, Sales and Marketing Pharmaceutical Data Management Pharmaceutical Commercial Analytics Pharmaceutical Commercial IT / CRM / Customer ExcellencePharmaceutical Product Launch Execution across Biologics, Oncology & Vaccines Therapeutic Areas Product Co-Promotion Execution - Biologics & Oncology Merger Integration Leader for Merck - Schering-Plough Merger Program and Project Management Client Relationship ManagementSoftware Delivery & Operations SupportImplementation of Technology Platforms - CRM, Master Data Management, Data WarehousingVendor Relationship ManagementSolution EngineeringEmployee Mentoring & DevelopmentFinancial Services Investment Platforms & Operations

Experience

1. Senior IT Leader - Commercial Data & Analytics

   Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

   Nov 2020 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   Leading Otsuka’s Commercial Data & Analytics IT team in support of the company’s key commercial initiatives across their US Commercial business therapeutic areas, commercial operations, patient services, managed markets and medical affairs. • Direct responsibility for the commercial data and analytics data management suite of applications supporting Otsuka’s commercial operations management functions and field and headquarter analytics capabilities • Lead the successful enablement of Otsuka’s US data management technology suite – leveraging a new and disruptive cloud-based tech suite including platforms such as Snowflake, Matilion and Self-Serve Analytics capabilities for meeting the commercial organization business needs• Partnering with the US business on determining the “art of what’s possible” for enabling new ways of working for our field sales organization by leveraging the power of technology and data • Responsible for the Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities putting Informatica’s cloud-based solutions in place to manage day to day master data operations and track data usage and lineage across the organization

Education

• Delaware Valley University

  BS, Business Administration - MIS

  1986 — 1988

• Penn State Great Valley

  Graduate Certificate, E-Commerce

  2001 — 2002

• Bucks County Community College

  AA, Business Administration

  1983 — 1985

• Delaware Valley University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Skills

• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Information Technology
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Project Management
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• IT Strategy
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Sdlc
• IT Management
• Business Intelligence
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Outsourcing