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Senior Manager, Human Resources

OPKO Health, Inc. (OPKO) is a healthcare company. The Company operates through two segments: diagnostics and pharmaceutical. The pharmaceutical segment consists of its pharmaceutical operations in Chile, Mexico, Ireland, Israel and Spain, and its pharmaceutical research and development operations. The diagnostics segment primarily consists of its clinical laboratory operations. The Company's diagnostics business includes Bio-Reference Laboratories (Bio-Reference), which is a clinical laboratory with a genetic testing business, including the 4Kscore prostate cancer test and the Claros 1 in-office immunoassay platform. Its pharmaceutical business includes OPKO Biologics, which features hGH-CTP, a once-weekly human growth hormone injection (in Phase III and partnered with Pfizer), and a longer acting Factor VIIa drug for hemophilia (Phase IIa). In addition to its pharmaceutical and diagnostic development programs, it owns pharmaceutical platforms in Ireland, Chile, Spain and Mexico.

Senior Human Resources Professional with more than 15 years experience as a Business Partner developing successful human resources initiatives for multiple industries including clinical research, education, manufacturing, medical, and transportation. Highly skilled at identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes to maximize organizational efficiencies and streamline performance relevant to the bottom line. Skilled negotiator with a reputation for resolving conflicts to employee and company satisfaction. Excellent communicator who fosters ongoing relationships between multiple departments and corporate locations. Seasoned leader with a deep knowledge of legislative and compliance issues. Project manager and strategic planner who implements tools to streamline operations and reduce costs. Fluent in Spanish.