Yolanda Williams
About Yolanda Williams
Yolanda Williams serves as the Senior Director of Quality and Performance Excellence at Roivant Sciences, where she has worked since 2021. With over 25 years of experience across various industries, she specializes in strategic transformation and operational improvement.
Work at Roivant Sciences
Yolanda Williams serves as the Sr. Director of Quality and Performance Excellence at Roivant Sciences, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing quality standards and performance metrics within the organization. Her work involves leading strategic initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Based in New York, she has contributed to Roivant's mission of advancing innovative medicines through her extensive experience in quality management.
Previous Experience in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Prior to her current role, Yolanda Williams held several significant positions in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. She worked at CVS Health as Senior Director of Strategic Performance Improvement from 2012 to 2018, where she focused on enhancing performance within the Aetna business. Before that, she was the Director of Performance Excellence at 3M Medical Solutions from 2019 to 2021. Her career also includes roles at Tenet Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and Genmab, where she contributed to operational improvements and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Yolanda Williams has a strong educational background that supports her expertise in quality and performance excellence. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Biology from Texas Southern University. Additionally, she completed an Executive MBA Leadership Program at Aetna University. She is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, having studied at Villanova University, and has undergone Executive Training for Aetna. Her training in the Kaplan-Norton Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Management System further enhances her strategic capabilities.
Specialization in Performance Improvement
Yolanda Williams specializes in leading strategic transformation initiatives across various industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, life sciences, and healthcare. She is adept at identifying solutions in situations where traditional methods may not be effective. Her approach emphasizes team engagement and continuous learning, driving organizations toward achieving performance targets, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Her analytical skills enable her to validate root causes through data analysis.
Career Overview
With over 25 years of experience, Yolanda Williams has developed a comprehensive career in quality and performance management. Her roles have spanned various sectors, including chemical manufacturing at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and research at ExxonMobil. Throughout her career, she has consistently focused on operational improvement and quality assurance, leveraging her extensive knowledge to drive organizational success and enhance performance outcomes.