Career Moves Expand

Head of Business Excellence, Helen is a shining example of our Career Move - Expand:

• Venture into Uncharted Territories - Navigate diverse industries and roles to expand your skill set and perspectives.

• Adaptability and Resilience - Thrive in dynamic environments, embracing change and challenges with an open mind.

• Unique Perspective - Cultivate versatility and unconventional thinking, emerging as a pioneer with a distinctive outlook.

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Thankfully, I have been entrusted with incredible opportunities to take on diverse roles both locally and globally. A defining moment in my career was the transition from the Quality organization to Business Excellence—an achievement I hold dear as one of the highlights of my journey. In my Business Excellence role, I proudly joined my colleagues in championing the cultivation of a continuous improvement culture in Los Angeles, focusing on deploying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, followed by the Round Lake facility. Together, we embarked on the chapter of excellence and innovation.

This experience has allowed me to evolve into roles where I have served as a coach, mentor, influencer, and team lead. It particularly broadened and strengthened my skills in communication and stakeholder management, while also challenging me to enhance my adaptability and flexibility. The role pushed my influencing abilities, equipping me with a rich set of technical skills and a deep understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles. From starting as an aspiring Kaizen facilitator, I progressed to become a proficient Lean and Six Sigma coach.

This journey has not only expanded my professional capabilities but has also enriched my perspective on driving impactful change within an organization.

I strongly believe that every project and role plays a vital role in our organization's success. Our core values of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business deeply resonate with me.

In 2015, I had the privilege of being a quality manager to produce BabyBIG®, an orphan drug, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health. This experience exemplified our values, with a strong focus on infant well-being. BabyBIG® is a critical treatment for infants with baby botulism and is the only treatment available globally.

The meticulous manufacturing process required flawless teamwork and collaboration across Quality, Manufacturing Sciences, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Despite being the first product manufactured in the new small-scale manufacturing area of purification building at the Los Angeles facility in 2015, we passed the pre-approval inspection flawlessly, setting a high standard for the entire facility and highlighting our stellar reputation with FDA.

My involvement in the project and the successful production of BabyBIG® remain a career highlight, showcasing not only the organization's commitment to Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business but my personal commitment, love, and passion for what I do.