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Ari I.

Partner, US at Optimi.ai

Chicago, United States

Partner @ Optimi.ai | Pharma/Med Device Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Domain experience

Relevant Total Experience: 20 years

Seniority Level: Senior

Sector Experience: 

Communication Services Consumer Discretionary Consumer Staples Energy Financials FinTech Health Care Industrials Information Technology Materials Real Estate Utilities

Skills

Skilled in: Corporate Development, Due Diligence, Legal, Portfolio Services & Add-on M&A, Private Equity & Growth Capital, Sell-side M&A

Languages: German, English, French, Finnish, Swedish

Work Experience

Optimi.ai

Partner, US

1/3/2011

 

- Now

Strategy and transformation consultant specializing in pharma, biopharma, and medical device GMP performance transformation programs (remediation, restructuring, and re-engineering). • Optimized supply chain with AI based forecasting inventory optimization for animal health pharmacy to increase customer service levels above 95%. • Conducted a high-potency drug (HPD) manufacturing feasibility study to provide cost estimates and implementation timelines for the company board. • Designed a PowerBI based business modeling tool for a mobile robotics company enabling rapid business model optimization. • Led post-merger clinical supply chain integration and regulatory inspection readiness for a top global pharmaceutical company. • Led a quality turnaround/remediation program PMO for a pharmaceutical combination device company under an FDA Warning Letter. • Led AI-based price optimization initiative for a medical device company with over 30,000 products resulting in an accelerated Amazon channel launch. • Developed AI-based Supply Chain Management optimization and forecasting resulting in stock-out reduction from 30%+ to 8% within the first 5 months. • Led a Remediation PMO with $300M+ budget for a medical device company resulting completion on-time and $25M in budget savings. • Managed quality and operational turn-around program for a nutritional supplement company under FDA Warning Letter resulting in zero observations. • Designed Quality transformation program with a new Quality Strategy for a generics pharmaceutical company resulting in improved alignment between key functions, faster product release and continuous validation. • Transformed New Product Launch capabilities and processes for a generics pharmaceutical company resulting in faster product launches. • Led a quality and operations remediation PMO for a mid-sized pharmaceutical firm increasing valuation by 20%+ by lifting the FDA Warning Letter. • Led PMO to start clinical manufacturing for a T-CART blood -based cancer treatment facility for a global pharmaceutical company. • Led a remediation PMO with 150 consultants across 70+ projects, improving quality systems and site operations for a pharmaceutical company. Achieved $25M annual cost reduction.

Pfizer

Clinical Supply Chain Strategy and Management

1/7/2020

 

- 31/7/2024

• Transformed a complex clinical supply chain resulting in 100% drug availability at the clinics. • Led the Covid vaccine global clinical supply PMO and the Covid capsules clinical supply resulting in record time regulatory approvals. • Developed an AI based integrated clinical trial drug demand forecasting and supply optimization system

Oliver Wyman

V.P. - Procurement Practice Lead (Corven Consulting)

1/8/2008

 

- 30/4/2011

Lead the U.S. Supply Chain and Procurement practice, manage client project work and increase firm's visibility in the market. • Advised a global pharmaceutical manufacturer on supply chain strategies resulting in improved competitiveness & quality for an inhaler product. • Led several strategic sourcing, operational model transformation and cost reduction projects for electric utilities resulting in $500M+ savings.

LogiqONE

Managing Partner

1/5/2001

 

- 31/7/2008

Strategy and Business Intelligence Solutions Provider • Managed large scale strategic sourcing engagements for US Department of Defense and Canadian Government resulting in over $300M in savings. • Managed development of a manufacturing deviation investigation models (PAT) for a pharmaceutical block-buster drug manufacturing site. • Managed development of business intelligence-based solutions within supply chain and operations for several clients.

The Mitchell Madison Group

Director, Strategy - Telecom (marchFirst)

1/9/2000

 

- 30/4/2001

Lead the Telecom & High tech practice, manage client project work and increase firms visibility in the market place. • Managed the Telco and High-Tech industry practice with $4MM revenue budget. • Developed strategies for wireless telecommunication equipment manufacturers in internet companies.

Capgemini

Strategy Consultant and Business Development Lead (Gemini Consulting)

1/4/1999

 

- 30/9/2000

• Managed $8m Northern European e-Business practice and led several strategy and enterprise transformation engagements from a broadband portal business valuation to global supply chain optimization projects for large transportation and shipping companies. • Developed dot-com -based travel business private placement memorandum for a global investment bank and developed dot-com valuation methods.

Luvata Ltd. / Outokumpu Copper

Business and Corporate Development Manager

1/1/1995

 

- 31/3/1999

• Transformed a $300M global raw material business unit by consolidating US manufacturing operations, resulting in positive cash flow. • Optimized and managed an international raw material supply chain for U.S. and Japanese automotive clients resulting in improved service levels.

HP

Account Manager (Digital Equipment Corporation)

1/4/1989

 

- 31/12/1995

Marketed and sold information technology solutions across multiple industries, including investment banking, professional services, manufacturing sectors, resulting in an award ‘Most New Accounts in the US’.

Leonidas DBHC

Owner - Leonidas Chocolate Cafes in Chicago-Evanston-Northbrook IL

1/1/2005

 

- Now

Treasurer, owner

Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Marketing and Finance

1/9/1994

 

- 30/4/1997

Skills: Change Management · Program Management · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Operational Excellence · Strategy

Aalto University

Computer Science

1/1/1984

 

- 31/12/1989

Licenses / Certificates

Expert Rating

Six Sigma Black Belt

1/8/2008

 

Expert Rating

Project Management Professional

1/11/2013

 

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