Pete Abbey

Director, IT and Regulated Systems at Allergan

Objective: Build, develop and lead a cross-functional IT team that delivers business solutions that users love, are secure and accessible in a way that makes sense for the business. The organization should be conscientious, relevant, and rewarding. Summary: Hands-on, action oriented IT / IS leader with proven problem solving skills and experience in global Biotech and Banking. Leads teams, builds, implements, manages or administers CRM, CMS, LIMS, LMS, ERP, SAS, QMS, and additional core business systems along with their environments. Sets clear and achievable IT goals / strategies, creates budgets and roadmaps, and implements tactical plans in a timely fashion. Builds bridges between executive leadership, functional leaders, and internal / external solution providers. If necessary, recovers faltering initiatives from predecessors. I finish what I start and I deliver what I promise. Specialties: - Bridge building communication style - Start Up strategies and implementations (focused on Cloud technologies) - Data mining and metrics - Functional leadership / team building / staff mentorship - Technical strategic / tactical planning - Governance and Change Management - Vendor selection / negotiations - Process development and optimization - Lean Six Sigma / BPI / TQM / Deming - Agile (SCRUM / XP) methodologies - Budget creation / Roadmap and Project Management