Robin Bushnell

About Robin Bushnell

21 years experience in progressive project management - 10+ years oncology experience- 10+ years line management experience- PMP certification since 2009- Wide range of therapeutic expertise (oncology, infectious disease, nephrology, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, respiratory, rheumatology, dermatology, rare disease, endocrinology, neurology, gastrointestinal, biosimilar drug development)Specializing in- Leadership and oversight of global clinical projects, programs and assets - Delivering high-quality service and results to my clients, while developing and empowering my teams to achieve their full potential- Applying my expertise in strategic development, client relationship management, clinical trial execution and process improvement- Leveraging my skills in process improvement, gap analysis, and best practice implementation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of project operations and outcomes- Developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve overall business performance and efficiency Do you struggle finding strategic leadership that embodies critical thinking and proactive communication?If you\'re nodding your head I can understand your struggle. I have lived in your shoes. I\'m eager to continue to work to change this dynamic. Since 2004 I have worked in increasingly challenging positions and have always focused on proactive communication and strategic, critical thinking. I am proud to be part of an industry focused on making lives of patients better. If you\'d like to talk about how I can help you, please drop me a message.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Global Project Leadership Operational Delivery

   Parexel

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Successfully provided strategic oversight to six enterprise pharmaceutical accounts within the organization. Demonstrated expertise in project leadership and strategic oversight for over 100 clinical trials with 13 clients. Successfully drove delivery of a combined portfolio of over $5.6B, including awards of over $320M. Rebuilt relationships with two clients to secure repeat business and establish and maintain partnership status. Facilitated Global Project Leadership forums for all North American Project Directors and Project Leaders. Participated in development and reviews of training, Standard Operating Procedures, new scheduling tools implemented company wide, developed and maintained Project Leadership SharePoint sites and required documents. Actively developed and mentored direct reports to support career growth and build project leadership and strategic thinking skillsets.Skills: Budgeting · Hematology · Strategy · Project Delivery · Clinical Management · Project Governance · Contract Negotiation · Vendor Management · Critical Thinking · International Project Management · global project management · Global Client Management · Gap Analysis · Team Leadership · Oncology Clinical Research · Biosimilars · Cell and Gene Therapy

Education

• University of Maryland

  BA, Criminology and Criminal Justice

  1997 — 2000