Odette Rivera, PMP

As Lead Consultant at GMS, Odette brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the life sciences, helping biotech companies, CDMOs, and USG-funded projects achieve operational excellence and strategic outcomes. She specializes in guiding organizations through complex projects, process optimization, team development, and client alliance management.

Core Qualifications & Expertise

• Project Leadership: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline processes, establish scalable methodologies, and optimize cost models.
• Team Development: Coach and integrate cross-functional teams for high performance, particularly in M&A or site transitions.
• Client & Alliance Management: Lead proposals, manage client relationships, and secure successful outcomes.
• Strategic Execution: Translate organizational strategy into actionable plans, track key metrics, mitigate risks, and provide decision-ready insights.
• Industry Experience: Extensive background in biotech, CDMOs, and USG-funded programs, with leadership roles at Amgen, FUJIFILM, Emergent BioSolutions, Catalent, Horizon Therapeutics (now Amgen), and IDT Biologika.

Odette leverages her experience to help clients navigate challenges, implement efficient solutions, and achieve measurable results—bringing precision, strategy, and leadership to every engagement.