Francisco Leverett, MBA, Pmp
About Francisco Leverett, MBA, Pmp
Francisco Leverett, MBA, PMP, is the Program, Strategy, & Operations Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ, with extensive experience in project management and business operations.
Title and Current Roles
Francisco Leverett, MBA, PMP, is currently serving as the Program, Strategy, & Operations Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ, US. Concurrently, he holds the position of Principal Program/Project Manager at the same organization. Leverett is responsible for overseeing strategy and operations in his active roles, contributing significantly to the organization's program management initiatives.
Career at Bristol-Myers Squibb
At Bristol-Myers Squibb, Francisco has made significant contributions, notably leading a cross-functional team to implement new project management software that improved project tracking and reporting efficiency by 30%. He also developed and conducted a comprehensive training program for end-users on new systems, resulting in a 25% reduction in support tickets. Leverett played a key role in the strategic planning and execution of a major operational overhaul, which led to a 15% reduction in costs. Moreover, he actively mentors junior project managers, assisting them in achieving their PMP certifications.
Previous Professional Experience
Before his tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Francisco worked at Covance as a Business Operations Senior Manager and a Business Process Analyst in Princeton, NJ. He held a contract position as Project Manager at Altered Image and served as Senior Associate, Content Management at Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development for a decade. Leverett also gained experience as a Help Desk Analyst at Becton Dickenson and Bradco Supply Company, and as a Tech Specialist at Foxtons.
Educational Background
Francisco Leverett earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and an Associate of Science (A.S.) from DeVry University, which he completed over several years. His educational achievements provide a strong foundation for his roles in program and project management.
Achievements and Contributions
Francisco Leverett has been recognized for his excellent performance in project management, receiving the 'Excellence in Project Management' award at Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2021. He has presented at the DIA Annual Meeting on process optimization in pharmaceutical project management and authored a white paper on the integration of AI in project management, which was published in a leading industry journal. Additionally, Leverett volunteers as a mentor for the Project Management Institute's (PMI) mentorship program, guiding aspiring project managers.