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Ylenia Codastefano

Ylenia Codastefano

Summary

I am a Project Manager with nearly 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector and a deep understanding of the artwork management process for new product introduction and life cycle management SKUs. Recently, I have been involved in managing projects to enhance the labeling process, including the optimization of IT system for process management, metrics, dashboards, and handling process escalations in other business units.

My professional experience is further complemented by documented certifications as a Mental Coach , Certified Supply Chain Professional , Project Manager , and Kaizen Facilitator . Each training path has enhanced my professional profile, allowing me to bring added value to the organization and be well-appreciated when facing new challenges.

As a former employee , I deeply appreciate J&J's Credo. Being part of an organization with such admirable values was an honor, and the lessons from the Credo continue to guide me in my career path.

The prospect of returning to J&J and contributing to the company's success and growth fills me with enthusiasm and represents a dream that may come true.

As a certified coach , I will contribute to the company's objectives through my active listening skills, asking questions to guide peers and management in problem-solving, and setting realistic and achievable goals for personal growth or process performance improvements. As a certified Project Manager (PMP®), I am adept at leading complex projects from planning to implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives, and engaging stakeholders effectively.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
4
Certification

Work History

Abbott s.r.l.

Project Specialist
06.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Project Manager for projects in the Products Transfer and Management team – EPD Operations. More relevant projects: system version upgrade of the software used for artwork process (Oracle Agile system): PM for project's scheduling, monitoring, execution, follow-up, and communications among involved stakeholders; responsible for User Requirements, definition of test scripts and execution lead of User Acceptance tests; onboarding of 4 new Label Centers across regions in the last 3 years; assessment and Proof of Concept evaluation project of a different software provider for artwork process management
  • Business Administration and Change Advisory Board member for Oracle Agile system (software for label change management); single point of contact for users' management and system troubleshooting
  • KPIs harmonization Lead for Control Tower and PM for Control Panel initiatives along business units for Labeling process and New Product Introduction (support for building metrics, harmonization, dashboard definition and maintenance, trainings and sharing of metrics for different audiences and levels of the organization, including Top Management)
  • Mentor for Project Management training paths orientation for EPD Operations employees (PMI certifications)
  • Senior Training Coordinator for the “Products Transfer and Management" team

Abbott s.r.l.

Packaging and Labeling Specialist
02.2010 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • coordination of activities related to the implementation of new artworks for packaging materials (for new product introductions and life cycle management of existing products)
  • cross-functional interaction with all process stakeholders (Regulatory affiliates, Supply Chain, Abbott Plants and Third Manufactured plants, artwork designers) to meet the defined timeline and to ensure the full compliance of label changes with all applicable regulatory requirements as well as the compatibility with packaging equipment
  • monthly and periodic reports for KPIs and right first time monitoring
  • involvement in validation activities for software tools (Oracle Agile – software for label change management and proofreading software)
  • main reference point for Management for data extractions and analysis for projects, evaluations and decision
  • SOP update
  • Training Coordinator for the local team
  • Kaizen facilitator for the Kaizen project “Agile Efficiency Improvement” for process review and optimization, monitoring and follow up of action Plan implementation

Abbott s.r.l.

Planner
04.2009 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • MPS - Master Production Scheduling : scheduling of production plan for bulk and packaging lines of Liquid Department (short/medium term)
  • MRP - Material Requirements Planning : direct material forecasting, P24 for API and call-off packaging materials
  • Weekly and monthly reports for KPIs

Pfizer s.r.l.

Quality System Audit Clerk
05.2008 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • QAS optimization project SME for the reduction of the lead time for Quality System department through the implementation of a new software for the management of technical specifications for purchased materials:
    - cross-functional interaction with Quality Assurance, Quality Control Laboratories, Artwork Management, Supply Chain, IT to design a leaner to be organizational flows after mapping the as is starting point
    - definition of the user requirements
    - supporting activities for the software development and testing
    - SOP update
  • revision of specific and generic technical specifications for purchased materials
  • management, evaluation and follow up of Paper Audit to the packaging materials' suppliers
  • statistical analysis for the evaluation of new materials' suppliers

Janssen Cilag

Batch Record Reviewer – Quality Assurance
11.2004 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • review and first-level approval of electronic Batch Records (manufacturing and packaging operations for Pharma business unit) through the informatic system SAP
  • cross-functional interaction with the Supply Chain Dept. and Quality Control Laboratories for monitoring and follow-up of release priorities
  • First-level investigations with the Production Dept. in case of planned/unplanned process deviation with impact on batch records
  • Material master data support for SAP implementation - Europe2 project

Education

Università "La Sapienza"
Latina

Master Degree from Business and Economics - Six Sigma: tools and technics for process control
2008

University Overview

Skills

    Expertise in artwork management process for new product introduction and life cycle management SKUs

    Experienced Project Manager PMP® Certified and Kaizen Facilitator

    Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from planning to implementation dealing with complex stakeholder dynamics

    Innovation and Continuous Improvement Mindset

    Proficiency in Change management and deep experience in validation activities

    Expertise in performance excellence implementation of data-driven dashboards that enhance metric visibility, empower stakeholder engagement, and promote process transparency at various organizational levels

    Coaching and mentoring skills to lead and inspire peers and management with realistic and relevant goal setting

    Global Environment Experience

    As former employee, deeply committed to the values of J&J's Credo

Languages

Italiano
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Inglese
Advanced (C1)

Certification

  • Certified Mental Coach - Mental Training, Inc. | Issue date October 2022 - ID credential 60700879
  • CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) - APICS | Issue date Feb 2022 - Exp date Feb 2027 - ID credential 171070
  • PMP® (Project Management Professional) - Project Management Institute | Issue date Dec 2018 - Exp date Dec 2024 - ID credential 2280274
  • Kaizen Facilitator Certification - Abbott (Weesp - The Netherlands) | Issue date July 2014

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Ylenia Codastefano

Timeline

Project Specialist
Abbott s.r.l.
06.2018 - Current
Packaging and Labeling Specialist
Abbott s.r.l.
02.2010 - 06.2018
Planner
Abbott s.r.l.
04.2009 - 01.2010
Quality System Audit Clerk
Pfizer s.r.l.
05.2008 - 04.2009
Batch Record Reviewer – Quality Assurance
Janssen Cilag
11.2004 - 12.2007
Università "La Sapienza"
Master Degree from Business and Economics - Six Sigma: tools and technics for process control
Ylenia Codastefano