RONALD B. NILAND| President, JANA Life Sciences

Ron brings 30 years of experience in the life sciences where he served in more than a dozen different management capacities associated with research, development and commercialization at the headquarters level for a series of companies, including Pfizer, Amgen, Genentech (a member of the Roche Group) and Gilead Sciences.

As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) practitioner, Ron has a track record that encompasses support for a series of life-changing therapeutics, including Avastin, Herceptin, Enbrel, Sensipar, Relpax, Diflucan and Zithromax, and accompanying medical technology (e.g., injection devices, companion diagnostics and single-pill combinations).

In the course of his career, Ron has served as the global program manager for more than a dozen regulatory filings (INDs, NDAs, sNDAs, BLAs, sBLAs). In parallel, he has supported the formation of PM and PMO groups as well as a myriad of business process management efforts.  In addition, he has supported dozens of IT initiatives, including  technology roadmapping efforts associated with integrations between Gilead & Kite, Genentech & Roche, Amgen & Immunex and Pfizer & Warner-Lambert, as well as Enterprise Content Management (ECM) programs with several companies.

Over the years, Ron has served on the Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations, including The Health Cell, which focus on educating within the life sciences community in the San Antonio area. He is currently serving on the Board for ATEAMS, which focuses on enhancing education within the San Antonio region. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees for MedShare, a 501c(3) organization that has channeled over $250 million worth of medical supplies and equipment into the hands of some of the neediest communities around the world throughout its 25-year history.

Ron earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with distinction from The Pennsylvania State University. While at Penn State, he studied abroad in his senior year at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan where he lived with a host family in Kyoto and focused on developing an understanding and appreciation of Japanese business practices, including Kaizen, Kanban and Gemba. He then earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing and Finance as the Florence and Leonard Masius Scholar from Columbia Business School.

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KEITH PARENT | FOUNDER AND CEO AT COURT SQUARE GROUP

Under Keith’s leadership Court Square Group has built a reputation as a leader in the Life Sciences industry. With over 35 years of technology and leadership experience Keith has a clear understanding of regulatory challenges and the Good System Practices (GSPs) required to maintain a Qualified state for their company’s clients.

Under Keith’s direction Court Square has implemented and maintained a myriad of enterprise-level preclinical and clinical systems. Relevant efforts include Global Submission systems, eCTD systems, FDA Gateways, Adverse Event Reporting systems, Clinical Trial systems, and Longitudinal Patient Registry development systems - in total involving over 100,000 users and 5,000 servers.

Keith has been a consultant to Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for over 27 years and has held other leadership positions in the Life Science Industry. He is a regular guest speaker at many Life Science events and a thought leader for companies that are building solutions in the Life Science Industry. Keith holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science (MSCS) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Siena College.

Monica C. Hayes, PMP, LSSBB, SCC

Monica Hayes is the Founder and Managing Principal of Fusion Success Group, a consultancy known for its expertise in process development, project management, coaching, and training across various sectors. With over 17 years in Operations, R&D, Engineering, and Consulting, Monica has spearheaded initiatives that encompass process optimization, program management, strategic business transformation, and lean implementation. These efforts have consistently resulted in significant efficiency gains, innovative growth, and profound business transformation for her clients.

Monica's educational pedigree includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UTSA. Complementing her formal education, she holds credentials as a PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, GrowthWheel Business Advisor, and Marshall Goldsmith Executive Coach. Dedicated to industry advancement, she was honored as a Top 40 Under 40 by the San Antonio Business Journal in 2022. She’s also an active contributor to industry organizations, serving on distinguished boards such as The Health Cell and the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind.

Outside her professional pursuits, Monica is an avid mentor and speaker, delving into themes such as Continuous Improvement, Career Development, and Entrepreneurship. Her personal endeavors highlight a tapestry of interests, from dedicated motherhood to savoring culinary and musical arts, and preserving her athletic edge, dating back to her NCAA days as a Division 1 track and field athlete at UT Austin.