Tabitha Ouellette
Cell & Gene Therapy Program Management Executive I CDMO Strategy & Leadership I Driving High-Performing Global Teams
- Role
- Global Head of Program Management - Cell & Gene Therapy at Lonza
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tabitha Ouellette
With over two decades of experience in the biopharma industry, I’ve helped shape and grow the Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) business at Lonza from an emerging capability to a thriving global enterprise. I’m passionate about advancing life-changing therapies, and I bring a track record of transforming underperforming teams, building global infrastructures, and consistently delivering strategic and financial goals.Key Strengths:1. Building & leading high-performance, globally distributed PM teams2. Strategic stakeholder management & cross-functional leadership3. Financial delivery ownership, operational excellence, and revenue optimization4. End-to-end CGT program delivery: tech transfers, SOWs, S & OP, and logistics5. Mentorship and leadership development with a focus on empowering the next generation of leadersI take pride in fostering trust-based relationships—internally and with clients—that enable long-term success in the ever-evolving CDMO landscape. My goal is always to deliver with excellence, drive innovation, and support the advancement of curative therapies to patients who need them most.
Experience
Global Head of Program Management - Cell & Gene Therapy
Oct 2020 — Present · Portsmouth, NH, US
Lead the global Program Management organization for Lonza\'s Cell & Gene Therapy business, overseeing a portfolio valued at 400M CHF in annual revenue across a team of 60+ project managers worldwide. Responsible for ensuring the successful execution and delivery of complex customer programs with a strong focus on client satisfaction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to site-based heads of project management, building a high-performing, customer-focused team aligned with global PM standards, systems, and tools.Drive portfolio execution and program delivery across global sites, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality metrics are consistently met or exceeded.Collaborate closely with Business Unit and Global Operations leadership to shape and implement strategies that support long-term growth and innovation within Cell & Gene Therapy.Champion best practices and process improvements that enhance efficiency, stakeholder alignment, and client success across all program engagements.Skills:Project Leadership · Stakeholder Engagement · Global Program Management · Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) · Situational Leadership · CDMO Operations · Continuous Improvement · Team Development · Strategic Execution
Education
Hood College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Majors in Biology, Psychology; Minor in Chemistry
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