Matt Wilson

Experience

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  Apotex Inc.

  Jul 2002 - Aug 2011

  Managed a production department of 60 direct reports to meet production deadlines.• Presented performance results to upper management up to and including the VP level• Coached direct reports to help them develop technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills• Fostered a collaborative work environment within own department and with other departments through inclusiveness and clear communication• Delivered recommendations on headcount, responsible for interviewing and hiring new employees• Delivered ongoing constructive performance feedback, and wrote/delivered formal semi-annual performance evaluations• Advised engineers on project implementation based on past experience Show less Tracked departmental performance and analyzed the data to initiate and drive the continuous improvement projects that would best improve the productivity, reliability, quality, and safety of the department• Managed all cross-functional continuous improvement projects for the department• Presented performance data "so-whats" and project updates to managers and VP's bi-weekly• Coordinated the activities of cross-functional team members, outside consultants/vendors and contractors in the execution of projects, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance standards, cost and schedule are maintained• Coached and directed teams of technicians and engineering co-op students to both develop the technical and teamwork skills of the department and to obtain feedback on project ideas and results Show less

  • Production Coordinator

    Apr 2007 - Aug 2011

  • Production Engineer

    Jul 2002 - Apr 2007
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  Teva Canada

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Forecasted the customer demand for all in-market and pre-launch products, ensuring alignment along the entire supply chain, including 3rd party wholesalers, to meet sales targets• Analyzed past market trends, competitor conditions, and customer buying patterns to create ex-factory forecasts for Rx and OTC products• Created forecasts for launch products up to 3 years in advance, ensuring that: - Projected demand was appropriate for the launch scenario (i.e. litigated patent, late launch) - Supply plans were in place and were adequate for potential demand variance - Launch from product release to the customer was executed smoothly and quickly• Managed relations and product fulfillment between Teva and a major private label customer, ensuring that any issues in meeting demand were communicated with clear resolution dates and resolved Show less

  • Demand Planning Analyst

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Operations Specialist

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
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  AstraZeneca

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2021

  Responsible for analyzing data, putting it into context, and extracting key strategic insights, as well as managing market research projects to help plan and execute brand strategy.• Conduct extensive market research in partnership with external vendors, including scoping, design, and execution of both qualitative and quantitative projects, such as: - Customer segmentation - Brand usage and attitudes, message association - Intent to prescribe/treat based on theoretical brand profiles• Present market and brand performance updates to the cross-functional brand team• Ensure that sales tactics and performance KPI's are aligned with brand strategy Show less Created financial and demand forecasts for the Respiratory and CV/Metabolic brand portfolios, garnering cross-functional support and buy-in, and setting financial commitments and KPI targets• Facilitated cross-functional meetings to assess the most likely brand/market performance scenarios, given all expected and potential future events as well as the team's current brand strategy• Worked with marketing to integrate the forecasts into brand strategy plans and prepare for presentation to the Executive Team• Created both short-term (in-year) and long-term (10-year) forecasts• Flagged and quantified any potential risks or opportunities associated with my brands Show less

  • Senior Manager, Patient Support Programs

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Market Insights Manager, CV-Met/ Diabetes Portfolio

    Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Forecasting Manager, CV-Met/ Diabetes / Respiratory Portfolio

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Apr 2021 - now

  • Director, Business Management - Toronto Operations

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Director, Business Management - Whitby Operations

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2023