Kiyomi Hashizume Donnellan, Cpa
About Kiyomi Hashizume Donnellan, Cpa
Kiyomi Hashizume Donnellan is a bilingual CPA and the Head of Finance Business Partner at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, with over 30 years of experience in the global pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors. She has held various leadership roles in financial planning and analysis across notable companies, including Akcea Therapeutics and PAREXEL International.
Current Role at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Kiyomi Hashizume Donnellan serves as the Head of Finance Business Partner at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's financial strategies and operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In her role, she provides key decision-making advice and financial evaluations to the executive team, collaborating with business leaders across various departments including Commercial, R&D, Product Development & Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and General & Administrative functions.
Previous Experience at Akcea Therapeutics
Before joining Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Kiyomi worked at Akcea Therapeutics as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for Commercial from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in Boston, Massachusetts, she focused on financial strategies that supported the company's commercial objectives, leveraging her extensive background in finance within the pharmaceutical sector.
Career at PAREXEL International
Kiyomi Hashizume Donnellan has a significant history with PAREXEL International, where she held multiple roles over a span of ten years. She began as a Senior Financial Analyst in Kobe, Japan, from 1999 to 2004, then advanced to Senior Manager of FP&A for Clinical Research Services & Supply Chain from 2007 to 2015 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Additionally, she served as Head of FP&A and Controller for the Japanese subsidiary from 2005 to 2007, demonstrating her expertise in financial management across different regions.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Kiyomi has accumulated 30 years of experience in the global pharmaceuticals, biotech, contract research organization (CRO), and financial services sectors. Her career spans both the United States and Japan, providing her with a diverse perspective on financial planning and analysis in various market environments. This extensive experience underpins her capabilities as a bilingual CPA specializing in financial strategy.
Educational Background
Kiyomi Hashizume Donnellan earned her Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Notre Dame Women’s College, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. This educational foundation has contributed to her communication skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in her financial roles.