Lara Hermann, M.S., Ph.D.
About Lara Hermann, M.S., Ph.D.
Lara Hermann, M.S., Ph.D., is the Change Management & Learning Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb and an Organizational Consultant at Hermann Consulting Group.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lara Hermann currently serves as the Change Management & Learning Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ. In her role, she has led a cross-functional team to design and deploy AI-enabled learning solutions, which have enhanced personalized learning experiences for employees. She is a key player in driving strategic initiatives within the organization to foster an adaptive and efficient learning culture.
Previous Experience at Sanofi
Lara Hermann worked at Sanofi from 2018 to 2019 in Bridgewater, NJ. During her tenure, she held dual roles as Digital Learning Transformation Consultant and Head of Learning and Change Management. She developed and implemented a comprehensive digital learning transformation strategy, significantly improving employee engagement and learning outcomes.
Educational Background
Lara Hermann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Learning Sciences and Strategic Management from Indiana University Bloomington. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Instructional Systems Design and Information Science from the same institution. Her robust educational background has been pivotal in shaping her expertise in organizational learning and change management.
Global Change Management Experience
Lara Hermann brings extensive global experience in change management. She served as the Global Change Management Lead at GSK in Collegeville, PA, from 2016 to 2017. During this period, she played a critical role in the successful rollout of a global change management initiative, which streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency.
Leadership at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies
At Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies in Princeton, NJ, Lara Hermann was the Head of Learning and Development Operations from 2011 to 2016. She developed a robust framework for change impact and risk analyses adopted across multiple departments. Additionally, she collaborated with top-tier vendors to implement cutting-edge learning management systems, supporting scalable learning solutions within the organization.