Serena D

About

Strategic. Solutions-driven. People-focused. With 20+ years of experience leading operations, project management, and cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and execution. I’ve managed clinical trials, optimized global medical affairs, and driven process improvements across Fortune 500 companies—always with a focus on outcomes, efficiency, and empowering people. As a certified Project Manager with a background in Public Health and Healthcare Operations, I bring structure to complexity, clarity to strategy, and collaboration to every initiative. Whether leading teams, launching programs, or consulting through my business, I’m passionate about delivering excellence that makes a difference. Let’s connect and lead impact together.

Experience

• Certified Project Manager · Premier Operations & Solutions2025-01-01 –
• Senior Project Coordinator · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)2022-11-01 –
• Business Owner · Premier Logisitics Management2021-02-01 –
• Virtual Assistant · Premier VA2018-01-01 –

  Client services, creating and running reports, escalated client issues, document and SOP creation and implementation, project management, email management, administrative duties

• Lead Technician · Optum2022-02-01 –
• Global Medical Affairs Project Manager · Otsuka2022-11-01 – 2024-12-01

  Managed global projects within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on clinical operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, and overseeing communication between cross-functional teams.

• Operations Manager / Consultant · Consultant2022-08-01 – 2023-03-01

  Led development and execution of comprehensive global business strategies, managed budget forecasts, and coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

• Project Manager - Rare Clinical Drug Safety & Development · Premier Logistics Management2021-02-01 – 2022-08-01

  Led clinical drug safety and development projects, aligning strategic goals, and managing cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

• Project Manager / Senior Technician · Optum2022-02-01 – 2022-11-01

  Oversaw project execution, managed technical teams, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.

• Clinical Operations Manager · Local Medical Center2021-04-01 – 2021-11-01

  Directed comprehensive operational efforts in clinical initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and managing cross-functional teams.

• Clinical Operations Manager II · GSK2020-11-01 – 2021-03-01

  Managed clinical operations, ensuring resources were efficiently allocated and projects aligned with corporate strategies.

Education

• Capella UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Temple UniversityBachelor of Science - BS, Public Health

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