Adam
Ringlstetter
Enabling growth with expert leadership and strategy
- Versatile, forward-thinking leader of strategic planning, business operations, and project management
- Successful operations executive, directing and scaling business-critical programs with lean financial focus
- Skilled leader of large-scale, high-performance teams, delivering projects aligned with business goals
Achievements
Portfolio Management
Founded and led operations and enterprise PMOs, establishing robust and scalable project & program management framework
75 Projects
4 Drug Products
Capital Projects
Delivered projects early, and under budget. Specializing in technical spaces such as BSL2 laboratories, vivariums, and ISO8 Labs
$100M value
200k SqFt
Strategic Planning
Developed integrated program plans and led scenario planning, providing C-Suite clarity on product development and progress toward corporate goals
30 Integrated Plans
cGMP Manufacturing
Led MES and CMMS implementaions for cell-therapy manufacturing, developing eMBRs and reporting standards. Created right-sized process for updates and change approvals
25 eMBRs
Global Leadership
Led global team of developers for ERP and MES implementation projects. Created dynamic, rolling plans to align configuration strategy with changing corporate needs
50 Global Partners
4 Continents
Product Development
Personally led company's first drug IND application, on time for major milestone commitments to major pharma partner, including key IND enabling studies. Integrated cross-functional planning for 2 other INDs
3 IND approvals
Professional Experience
Head of Project Management
Lyell Immunopharma
Established Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) for CAR T-cell therapy biotech company. Designed and led all aspects of enterprise project portfolio and governance. Advised executive leadership. Aligned projects with corporate goals and objectives. Managed 5 direct reports and 3 contract project managers. Developed roadmaps for corporate planning and budget forecasts. Enhanced cross-functional resource sharing, planning, and project execution.
- Created new Project & Program Management function from ground up. Moved entire project portfolio forward, achieving 95% on-time projects with PMO-assigned Project Managers.
- Added 30 cross-functional projects, 4 product programs, and 15 IT programs into PMO portfolio after enterprise-wide project inventory. Created dashboarding and integrated KPI tracking across portfolios.
- Enhanced project management companywide by developing standards and processes for project lifecycle, governance, and hybrid Waterfall/Agile methodology. Trained 250 staff; created 30 project-specific tools.
Head of R&D Facilities
Lyell Immunopharma
Promoted to lead R&D Facilities Operations in Seattle and San Francisco. Managed $100M Capital Expenditure and $30M Operational Expenditure budgets. Updated C-suite on capital projects. Implemented Operations PMO; systematized operational work. Managed 8 staff across Lab Management, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and Shipping & Receiving. Gathered user requirements, selected contractor, and created vendor standards.
- Led $68M construction of new Headquarters, delivered under budget and on time.
- Achieved zero EH&S incidents; earned EH&S compliance and certifications. Created strategic plan and won leadership buy-in after loss of Director. Hired EH&S team. Developed training and 100+ SOPs.
- Saved $2M by aligning staff services across 2 sites, leading vendor negotiations to service both sites.
- Drove 10% cost savings YOY through 5S standards and Lean principles for lab supply/inventory.
- Aligned with long-term R&D strategy by negotiating lab design, space, services, and equipment across differing needs of 10 teams. Established security standards and cross-site functionality for Access Control System.
- Won Lyell Outstanding Performer Award (2022) for exceptional leadership and achievement.
Senior Project Manager
Lyell Immunopharma
Founded Project Management for R&D Operations as 1st Project Manager. Led selection of Oracle Cloud ERP during Accounting and Procurement buildouts; implemented with KPMG and Deloitte. Gathered requirements and budget approvals for renovations; negotiated General Contractor contracts. Managed cross-functional team after loss of Program Manager early in drug product development. Built drug submission timeline; managed regulatory deliverables.
- Hired as 1st Project Manager, establishing Project Management efforts and directing projects critical to early corporate operations. Supported corporate growth and initial preparation for GMP compliant operations.
- Drove $1M cost savings by directing $8M facility remodel projects (20K sq. ft. lab and office space/Seattle, 50K sq. ft.facilities/San Francisco). Allowed completion of critical work while awaiting new, larger facility.
- Led Lyell Drug Product management in early research, development, and collaboration with Pharma partner GSK. Earned FDA approval for Investigational New Drug (IND) and hit milestones to comply with GSK agreement.
District Operations Coach
Starbucks Coffee
Directed coaching districtwide for $32.25B coffeehouse and roastery chain. Developed and executed strategic and operational plans to drive implementation of corporate programs. Led districtwide coaching in Training and Operational Excellence across 10-store portfolio, training Store Managers to coach, observe, and plan for operational excellence. Identified store performance trends and issues through financial analysis. Led team to meet objectives.
- Led change management that increased comparable sales 16%YOY and 15% customer satisfaction improvement
- Cut significant staff and manager turnover districtwide to 10% YOY from 30% each year. Identified root cause and developed strategic plan to reduce turnover. Coached store managers in employee retention methods.
- Won regional Manager of the Year (2016) for exceptional achievements in outcomes and impacts. Led OperationalExcellence turnaround, from multiple stores failing inspection to zero deficient in standards.
Project Manager
Shiels Obletz Johnsen
Managed large-scale, complex infrastructure projects for leading project management consultancy with large corporate, governmental, and nonprofit clients. Provided outreach on behalf of key client, City of Seattle. Managed Outreach team in public outreach, stakeholder profiles, and graphics support. Tracked stakeholder engagement; mapped concerns.
- Led project outreach and milestone updates for City of Seattle during $285M CenterCity Connector infrastructure project (1st modern streetcar line in 30+ years) and $60M expansion of Seattle Opera facility.
- Navigated complex regulatory project, permitting and strategy. Developed communication strategy roadmap.
Sr. Operations Program Manager
AR Enterprises, Inc.
Led Rhythm of Business, DOT compliance, safety, and work methods for third party logistics company. Created unique client solutions. Improved production, quality, and service with new standards, systems, procedures, and policies. Oversaw procurement, negotiations, and audits. Created product, equipment, inventory, and shipping processes. Developed delivery bespoke tracking and billing system.
- Led quarterly business review, identifying key growth initiatives and channels.
- Led the design and implementation of a digital logistics management system, increasing tracking accuracy by 90%. .
- Developed and executed a multi-site logistics strategy, increasing capacity by 30% without additional overhead.
- Applied Lean principles, driving continuous improvement and delivered a 15% reduction in Operating Expense
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