Melissa Hansford
About Melissa Hansford
Melissa Hansford is a Senior Project Manager, Launch Excellence at Novocure, with extensive experience in supply chain planning, marketing, and project management.
Current Role at Novocure
Melissa Hansford is currently serving as a Senior Project Manager, Launch Excellence at Novocure. In this role, she leverages her extensive expertise in project management to oversee and execute launch initiatives. Melissa excels in organizing and conducting cross-functional meetings, ensuring tasks are aligned with project milestones, and fulfilling the end goals. Her responsibilities include reverse planning from deadlines, establishing and communicating milestones, and holding team meetings to ensure all deadlines are met effectively.
Previous Experience at Specialty Resources, Inc.
Before joining Novocure, Melissa Hansford worked as a Project Manager at Specialty Resources, Inc. from 2021 to 2022, based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States. Her tenure at Specialty Resources, Inc. lasted for seven months, during which she applied her project management skills to oversee various projects, ensuring their timely and effective completion.
Career at Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.
Melissa Hansford had a long and progressive career at Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc., spanning multiple roles over nearly two decades. Her positions included Materials Management Supervisor, Purchasing Agent, Demand Planning Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Operations Planning Manager, and Operations Planning Project Manager. During her tenure, she developed a diverse skill set in supply chain planning, marketing, and operations management, which contributed significantly to her project management expertise.
Educational Background
Melissa Hansford holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Joseph's University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Technology from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in project management, supply chain planning, and marketing.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Melissa Hansford is known for her reliable resourcefulness in ideas, knowledge, and guidance within project management. She excels in planning from deadlines, establishing and communicating milestones, and prioritizing tasks. Melissa values learning and sharing knowledge with her team, ensuring effective collaboration and project success. Her effective listening skills enable her to address stakeholder concerns comprehensively, contributing to her reputation as a dependable project manager.