Romana Azaz
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with 18 years of diverse experience. Seamlessly aligning HR strategies with business objectives for improved employee engagement & development for bottom-line results. Skilled in conducting trainings, building strong relationships, mentoring, and effectively communicating solutions to complex HR challenges. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER SINGAPORE
08.2022 - Current
- Experienced Corporate HR Business Partner with proven track record in Leading HR teams across 13 countries
- Key accomplishments include:
- Identified Key Gaps in competency of HRBP role through interviews and assessment and developed and rolled out Core Competency Training framework
- Conducted workshop for Leadership teams in 13 countries on Performance Management
- Streamlined HR processes, resulting in increased efficiency by conducting audits in 13 countries along with shared service team
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. Reduced response time for employee inquiries and requests, leading to improved overall satisfaction and engagement within workforce
- Implemented KPIs, such as headcount, turnover rate, and diversity and inclusion metrics, to drive HR performance and measure impact of HR initiatives
- Demonstrated expertise in effectively collaborating and partnering with cross-functional teams, including HR and business leaders, to drive HR initiatives
- Adept at building trust, credibility, and rapport with employees, and fostering positive, inclusive work environment
- Proven ability to communication on complex concepts and strategies to diverse audiences, with focus on driving results and achieving desired outcomes
- With consultative and solution-oriented approach, consistently delivered HR support and guidance that aligned with business goals and objectives.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
10.2014 - 07.2022
- Managing HR functions for 750 employees, executing cost-effective changes to benefit plans and evaluating HR systems to improve efficiency
- Key achievements include:
- Led Bayer Monsanto Integration Project
- Pharmaceutical, Consumer Health Divestment along with Country MD and project team from Germany, Switzerland & India
- Designed and conducted 7-step Sales Train the Trainer program for Area Managers to enhance their skills and knowledge required to effectively train sales teams along with designing of necessary documents required for coaching during sales calls
- Rolled down successfully Global Performance Development Plan all over country by conducting several sessions
- Streamlined hiring process, resulting in 30% reduction in recruitment costs through automation, efficient processes, optimized job postings, improved collaboration with institutes, and cost-effective recruitment methods one of examples is developing policy for employee referrals, to reduce cost of sourcing and attracting new candidates
- Conducting Competency Based interview trainings to all People Managers and implementing them along with managers during interviews
- Showcased responsibility for delivering expert and legally compliant HR advice and support to managers and employees on array of HR issues, covering disciplinary and grievance processes, appeals, performance management, Covid guidelines and HR policies
- Launched LIFE CHAMP reward system, Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of compensation methods and executive compensation analysis to provide analytical and benchmarking data.
BUSINESS UNIT HEAD
Bayer Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Led team of 20 people, including Sales and Product Managers.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Business Unit Head
Eli Lilly Pvt. Ltd.
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Established Specialty Portfolio in Pakistan and Bangladesh, with team of 40, Marketing & Sales. Delivered 100% of plan and above market growth.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of Specialty positions in organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Group Product Manager
Eli Lilly Pvt. Ltd
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
- Directed planning and budgeting efforts.
- Specialty portfolio in Pakistan and launch oncology portfolio (Pemetrexed & Gemcitabine) in Bangladesh.
Relaunch of Oncology product by revised targeting and segmentation and training Marketing & Sales team. - Develop strategies to combat generic market for Gemcitabine after patent expired and won and all major tenders.
- Develop promotional material, strategies, action plans.
Quarterly product trainings conducted for field force preparing them adequately for field updating them with all latest competitor information in market.
PRODUCT MANAGER
Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Responsible for enhanced portfolio of Oncology after Schering Merger along with CVS portfolio. Multiple Trainings conducted for new sales team after acquisition on all Specialty products
- Prepared Sales team for launch of two new block buster products of Bayer, Nexavar (oncology) & Trasylol (anti Fibrinolytic)
- Selected for booth duties in International and National congresses for building brand awareness and delivering product presentations to healthcare professionals.
Scientific Liaison Manager
Bayer Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Scientific Trainings & Presentations on Anti Infective, Anti-Hypertensive and Diabetic product, range involving front line interaction with Healthcare Professionals and General Practitioners.
- Conducting Lecture programs, Diabetes Meal Symposia’s during conferences and handling customer queries pertaining to pharmaceuticals and clinical aspect of products.
- Provided education and support to healthcare professionals, sales teams, and internal stakeholders of latest clinical data, research, and best practices related products or therapeutic areas.
- Managed over 50 physician calls per day on products.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Education
Senior Certified professional (SCP): Society of Human Resource Management -
2018
Certified Lead Consultant ISO 30414 - undefined
2018
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
Baqai Medical University
1999
Skills
- Organization Development
- Communication
- Performance Management
- Corporate Trainer, Leadership Development programs
- Talent Acquisition , Competency based interviews
- Integration & Divestment
- Business Partner Relationship Management
- Human Resource Policies & Corporate Governance
- Diversity & Inclusion
Affiliations
I have been part of Multiple Guest Speaker programs and Panel discussions on various forums.
Timeline
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER SINGAPORE
08.2022 - Current
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
10.2014 - 07.2022
BUSINESS UNIT HEAD
Bayer Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 10.2014
Business Unit Head
Eli Lilly Pvt. Ltd.
09.2010 - 03.2012
Group Product Manager
Eli Lilly Pvt. Ltd
09.2009 - 08.2010
PRODUCT MANAGER
Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
07.2006 - 08.2009
Scientific Liaison Manager
Bayer Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
06.2005 - 06.2006
Senior Certified professional (SCP): Society of Human Resource Management -
Certified Lead Consultant ISO 30414 - undefined
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
Baqai Medical University
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