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Chief Information Officer

FibroGen creates first-in-class medicines to treat chronic and life-threatening conditions such as anemia, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and pancreatic cancer.

A driven, seasoned and innovative IS and IT executive, with solid leadership and team-building capabilities. Record of success achieving top and bottom-line results while delivering advanced technology and business solutions to meet a diversity of needs within fast-paced, bio-pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods industries. Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, with a history of delivering simultaneous large-scale, mission-critical projects on time and under budget. Led and managed project teams of up to 100 personnel, with budgetary responsibilities exceeding $35M. - Supported sales growth of $800M in 2 years with a sustained 27% compound annual growth rate. - Formulated plan that increased sales $40M in 1 year and satisfied FDA quality audits. - Rolled out project plan that reduced material-carrying costs 10% and increased efficiency 15%. - Saved company $10M annually and boosted sales from $10M to $250M over 3 year period. Specialties: Strategic Planning / Business Process & Analysis / Project Management / Operations / Finance / Network Design & Management / Budgeting / Negotiations / Program Planning / Data Security International / E-Commerce / ERP / Mergers &Acquisitions / IPOs / Start-ups / Turnarounds