I'm a results-driven senior program and project leader with 10+ years driving strategic initiatives across Pharma/Life Sciences, IT/Tech, Manufacturing, and Advertising/Marketing. I build trusted partnerships, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver business-critical programs that improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes. I thrive in complex, matrixed environments and excel at governance, risk, and compliance, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. From digital launches to large-scale pharmaceutical rollouts, I’ve led cross-functional efforts, implemented standardized processes to boost billability and revenue, and powered AI-enabled solutions that enhance field and conference experiences.

Francis Asuquo

I'm a results-driven senior program and project leader with 10+ years driving strategic initiatives across Pharma/Life Sciences, IT/Tech, Manufacturing, and Advertising/Marketing. I build trusted partnerships, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver business-critical programs that improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes. I thrive in complex, matrixed environments and excel at governance, risk, and compliance, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. From digital launches to large-scale pharmaceutical rollouts, I’ve led cross-functional efforts, implemented standardized processes to boost billability and revenue, and powered AI-enabled solutions that enhance field and conference experiences.

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I’m a results-driven senior program and project leader with 10+ years driving strategic initiatives across Pharma/Life Sciences, IT/Tech, Manufacturing, and Advertising/Marketing. I build trusted partnerships, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver business-critical programs that improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes.

I thrive in complex, matrixed environments and excel at governance, risk, and compliance, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. From digital launches to large-scale pharmaceutical rollouts, I’ve led cross-functional efforts, implemented standardized processes to boost billability and revenue, and powered AI-enabled solutions that enhance field and conference experiences.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Operations & Project Management Consultant at Kamfea Consulting Corp
February 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Developed a new SOP for delivering on projects, client relations and day-to-day operating procedures. Coordinated and executed a website project for i-Tan Consulting while engaging stakeholders daily. Developed and implemented documentation structure to aid in project artifact creation and storage. Created a framework and business case for FocusPilot ADHD and subsequently launched the project for development. Implemented the use of a new PPM tool to aid task management and project execution.
Senior Project Manager at Klick Health
February 29, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Delivered over $10M in portfolio projects spanning digital and non-digital solutions. Navigated GRC (G overnance, Risk & Compliance) using Veeva Vault Promomats, PAAB, and Jira to ensure deliverables complied with FDA guidelines and drug governance, resulting in strong approval rates for promotional materials, literature, drug studies and white papers. Managed a pharmaceutical project portfolio with substantial budget utilization and timely, compliant deliverables. Led cross-functional collaboration and optimization of processes to drive revenue and engagement, including AI-driven initiatives.
Senior Project Manager at Elite Digital Inc.
April 30, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Drove process improvements that simplified workflows and enhanced team performance, reinforcing best-practice frameworks while eliminating administrative friction. Led multiple drug indication launches and portal implementations with on-time, in-scope, on-budget delivery. Partnered with PMO Director to align documentation and project artifacts company-wide. Led the development of a Health Care Provider portal, cutting administrative time and boosting operational agility. Governed IAM-related data collection for a central repository supporting health care practitioners’ access to drug data.
Project Consultant at The Safe Haven Project for Community Living
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Supervised RAID logs and mitigation strategies, reducing project risks by 50%. Synchronized project meetings, prepared agendas, and monitored invitations while designing the implementation system and process for Phase II (Resource). Presented project status updates to senior leadership, maintaining alignment with strategic goals. Documented success in troubleshooting capabilities with high attention to detail and the ability to catch common mistakes while providing digestible customer feedback that increases retention.
Project Control Analyst at Tech Mahindra Americas
November 30, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Led Agile sprints, JIRA management, and SDLC framework execution, driving process improvements and delivering successful software updates. Developed KPI metrics to be adopted organization-wide. Led requirements gathering, translating them into functional/technical specifications, executing SDLC framework, and spearheaded user acceptance testing with cross-channel/multi-channel integration strategies. Took ownership of UAT planning and helped shape integration strategies across digital channels.
Marketing Project Manager at F4P Canada
September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Managed project scopes, delivery plans, and progress, liaising between business units and IT, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring 70% on-time delivery. Oversaw ERP rollout in warehouse operations, enabling real-time inventory visibility and enhanced operational efficiency.
Senior Project Manager at Klick Health
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Delivered over $10M in portfolio projects spanning digital and non-digital solutions. Navigated GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) using Veeva Vault ProMoments (VVPM), PAAB, and Jira to ensure FDA-compliant guidelines, resulting in strong approvals for promotional materials. Managed a portfolio of pharmaceutical projects with 85% budget utilization on a $1M drug indication campaign and delivered compliant promotional materials. Led cross-functional collaboration across development, engineering, UX/UI, and creative teams to deliver AI-powered solutions for pharma events; achieved high engagement at industry conferences. Directed a company-wide team of 40 SMEs to develop an AI virtual assistant used at a pharmaceutical booth, leveraging rapid no-code AI tooling to analyze attendee feedback and drive improvements.
Senior Project Manager at Elite Digital Inc.
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Drove process improvements that simplified workflows and increased team performance, reducing admin overhead by 50%. Led multiple drug indication launches and portal implementations with 80% on-time delivery. Partnered with the PMO Director to align documentation and project artifacts, achieving 100% adoption company-wide. Led the development of a Health Care Provider (HCP) portal, cutting admin time by 50% and boosting operational agility. Governed development and data collection for a centralized IAM (Identity Access Management) repository to support drug data access for healthcare practitioners.
Project Consultant at The Safe Haven Project for Community Living
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Supervised RAID logs and mitigated project risks, reducing risk exposure by 50%. Synchronized project meetings, prepared agendas, and monitored invitations while designing Phase II resource planning. Presented project status updates to senior leadership, maintaining alignment with strategic goals. Documented troubleshooting capabilities and delivered digestible customer feedback to support ongoing improvements.
Project Controller at Tech Mahindra Americas
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Led Agile SDLC, JIRA management, and SDLC framework execution, driving process improvements and successful software updates. Developed KPI metrics to be adopted organization-wide. Gathered requirements, translated them into functional/technical specs, and executed the SDLC framework with cross-channel integration. Owned UAT planning and helped shape integration strategies across digital channels.
Marketing Project Manager at F4P Canada
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Managed project scopes, delivery plans, and progress, liaising between business units and IT, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring 70% on-time delivery. Oversaw ERP rollout in warehouse operations to enable real-time inventory visibility and improve operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Management Studies at Humber Institute of Learning, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Advanced Diploma, Business Administration at George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Bachelor of Commerce, Management Studies at Humber Institute of Learning, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Advanced Diploma, Business Administration at George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
ITIL v4 (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Foundations Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
ITIL v4 Foundations
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Foundations Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment

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