Nelli Hörner - Project Manager and Business Analyst

Q: Where is Nelli based?

Nelli is based in Winterthur, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Nelli speak?

Nelli speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nelli have?

Nelli has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Nelli has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Nelli may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nelli's latest experience?

Nelli's most recent position is Project Manager and Business Analyst at Semiconductor (NDA) .

Q: What companies has Nelli worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nelli has worked for Semiconductor (NDA) , Pharma , CSL Vifor , NDA , and IT Management – Interims Manager / Contractor .

Q: Which industries is Nelli most experienced in?

Nelli is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Pharmaceutical , and Insurance . Nelli also has some experience in Biotechnology and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Nelli most experienced in?

Nelli is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Quality Assurance . Nelli also has some experience in Finance , Procurement , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Nelli worked in recently?

Nelli has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Pharmaceutical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Nelli worked in recently?

Nelli has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Quality Assurance .

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Oct 2025

1 year 2 months

Project Manager and Business Analyst

Semiconductor (NDA)

Project lead for a global organization improvement project impacting tax model, global organization, Order 2 Cash (O2C), Procure 2 Pay (P2) processes, supply chain, finance, tax, assets, HR and IT systems including ERP
Implemented new way of working, including process changes, documentation of work instructions and updates to IT systems including ERP and HR systems
Success: new operating model implemented and delivering expected benefits

Sep 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year

Global BPO Tax Lead

Semiconductor (NDA)

Ensured tax alignment in global programs with local requirements and global tax strategy
Supported build of a new plant in Malaysia, securing government grants and correct sales tax setup in ERP
Ensured M&A of a Taiwan plant fit into global tax strategy
Managed CbC filings in APAC and Europe
Applied for R&D government grants in Switzerland and Germany
Conducted VAT health checks and addressed outcomes across multiple European registrations

Sep 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year

Member of Steering Team

Semiconductor (NDA)

Defined finance requirements for Germany and Switzerland covering GL, AR, AP, FA and cash management
Ensured European e-invoicing requirements for Germany in global ERP roll-out
Collaborated with banks and implementation provider on EBICS banking interfaces in Germany and Switzerland
Defined requirements for all financial modules and integrations
Executed system tests within ERP roll-out and guided end users in UAT testing
Ran data cleansing across Germany and Switzerland across all business units

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

5 months

Interim IT Business Partner for Commercial/Medical (maternity cover)

Pharma

Prepared international stakeholders for country roll-outs including communications and risk management structures
Conducted software assessment for future scenarios
Managed release management

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 8 months

Senior IT Portfolio/Program Management Officer

CSL Vifor

Managed a portfolio of 100 projects for the Global CIO Office
Supported projects in writing business cases and obtaining approvals
Defined project milestones, deliverables and high-level plans
Provided governance, methodology and tooling guidance to project managers
Monitored project progress, financials and risks
Organized stage-gate reviews and ran project portfolio boards
Performed quality assurance across projects in M&A, software, hardware and services
Produced CIO and program reports
Rolled out Jira for portfolio management, trained users and implemented Tempo Resource and Tempo Budget

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

IT Project Manager – Software Selection

NDA

Translated strategy into software requirements
Identified stakeholders and gathered requirements
Identified vendors, wrote RFI/RFP and evaluated proposals
Produced decision matrix and managed stakeholder negotiations
Set up and integrated the selected tool into the client ecosystem
Success: software supporting strategy was operational

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Project Manager – CLM Integration

Idorsia

Defined, planned and directed the implementation of Veeva Vault Contract Management
Integrated with SAP Procurement, Ariba, Salesforce and Power BI
Established project organization with roles and responsibilities
Conducted budget planning and monitoring
Managed stakeholders and compliance processes including CSV
Success: project delivered on time and within budget

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Global Project Manager – Veeva Vault Promomats Integration

Roche

Defined project charter and scope with CSV considerations
Planned and executed global integration of Veeva Vault Promomats
Implemented governance structures and global roll-out approach
Managed budget and compliance reporting to program level
Success: project set up successfully and handed over to US internal project manager

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

4 months

Global Business Analyst – GDPR

Biotech

Identified stakeholders for GDPR project at country level
Ensured intercompany agreements for GDPR
Reviewed group-wide GDPR websites and advised on compliance improvements
Developed and produced e-learning in three languages and rolled out to the group
Set up interim process and SharePoint platform for data request handling
Engaged IT departments on GDPR topics

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

8 months

Project Manager – CRM Integration

Teva Pharma

Managed roll-out of Veeva CRM in Switzerland
Combined Scrum with high-level waterfall methodology
Managed stakeholders and aligned with global project
Conducted data migration of Sales Navigator (OneKey database)
Extended roll-out scope to include Swiss generics requirements
Success: first-time Veeva roll-out including generics requirements in Switzerland

Sep 2016 - Feb 2016

-1 years -6 months

Senior Project Manager – Integrated Pharma Process

Mepha Pharma AG

Streamlined processes around portfolio management, quality assurance, regulatory and master data management
Identified requirements and evaluated software tools
Managed RFP and tool selection
Set up software implementation project ensuring GxP compliance
Success: acquired software tool meeting departmental requirements and improving communication

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

8 months

Project Manager – IT Operations and Service Delivery

Mepha Pharma AG

Improved customer satisfaction of central and local help desks by identifying pain points and responsibilities
Established new co-working models and KPIs for service monitoring
Success: significantly improved service levels with transparent KPI progress

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

1 year

Senior Project Manager – GxP Compliance

Mepha Pharma AG

Ensured processes and projects were set up according to GxP guidelines
Guided business and project staff through GxP requirements
Authored user requirements specifications (URS) and conducted initial risk assessments
Success: achieved audit readiness

Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

6 months

Project Manager – MDM Software Selection

Swiss Re

Identified stakeholders and defined selection criteria
Conducted vendor presentations, proof of concept and workshops
Managed decision-making process and final vendor selection
Success: selected new MDM software with stakeholder support

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

9 months

Senior Project Management Officer – Head PMO

Zurich Insurance

Defined PMO concept and governance for investment accounting and administration
Ran governance boards and monitored budgets
Managed supplier scope and costs
Established global processes for project initiation, monitoring, controlling and benefits tracking
Managed contracts and set up SharePoint platform for tracking and collaboration
Success: improved processes and KPI tracking

May 2012 - Oct 2013

1 year 6 months

IT Business Partner

Novartis

Served as focal point for IT requirements in finance, sourcing, BD&L and strategic planning
Conducted RFPs and vendor selection
Initiated projects, managed budgets and IT portfolio
Oversaw project execution and vendor management
Provided operational IT service, business cases and transparency
Acted as escalation point for IT issues
Member of management team
Success: delivered interim management in an internal role

Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

1 year 4 months

IT Project Manager – AP Invoice Automation

Swiss Re

Led AP invoice automation project across Switzerland, US, UK, Slovakia and India
Budgeted, planned and managed a team of ~15 vendor and client staff
Integrated Basware Invoice Automation with SAP ECC 6.0, Oracle Financials 11.5, internal BIS and Documentum archiving
Analyzed shared service centre requirements for Slovakia and India and legal requirements per region
Conducted power user training and UAT
Rolled out solution to shared service centres in Budapest and Bangalore and to major locations
Communicated regularly with finance, purchasing and PMO stakeholders
Success: rolled out solution components and integrations to five countries

May 2008 - Apr 2026

18 years

Program and Project Manager – Contractor

IT Management – Interims Manager / Contractor

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Biotechnology, and Manufacturing.

Information Technology

Pharmaceutical

Insurance

Biotechnology

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Finance, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management.

Project Management

Information Technology

Finance

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Senior Program Manager | Digital Transformation & IT Operations

Accomplished Program Manager with 20 years leading global digital transformation and operation improvement initiatives across multiple countries, with a strong background in Business Requirements Engineering. Expert in managing complex projects (up to 25M +), directing cross-functional teams of 20+ professionals, and delivering strategic value through process optimization and integrated digital solutions.

Proven ability to collaborate with C-suite executives to architect strategies that achieve organizational goals while building high-performing teams that deliver sustainable results.

Skills

Full Lifecycle Program/project Management (Concept To Delivery)
Requirements Engineering For Software Selections And Set Up
Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, And Pmi Methodologies
Senior Pmo Leadership And Portfolio Management
Executive Stakeholder Engagement And Strategic Alignment
Change Management And Team Leadership
Very Experienced In Leading Cross-functional Teams, Including Offshore Resources
Atlassian: Jira, Confluence, Tempo Budget, Tempo Resources And More
Veeva Crm
Erp - Sap Fico And Oracle Fusion - Role: Project Manager, Bpo Finance And Bpo Tax
Veeva Vault Promomats, Including Components Like Digital Assets Management (Dam), Workflows, Claims, Brand Portal, Collaboration (Internally And Externally), Compliance Governance, Streamlined Distribution, Content Lifecycle Management, Analytics And Reporting, Ai, Connections And Integrations
Veeva Vault Contract Life Cycle Management Development From Scratch Based On The Veeva Platform Plus Scanning, Ai, And Workflow
Workday For Hr
Lms: Sap Lms, Cornerstone, Articulate 360° Sap Lms, And More
M365
Cms And Web Solution Designs And Offerings – Jimdoo, Wix, Wordpress And More
Servicenow
Megatrends, Qualitative Interviews, Design Thinking, Prototyping
Ai
Rpa (Robotic Process Automation)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

University of Pforzheim and Southbank University London

Diploma in Business Administration (FH), Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Pforzheim, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Information Technology 18 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 17 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager and Business Analyst, Global BPO Tax Lead, Member of Steering Team

Main industries Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Insurance

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Where is Nelli based?

Nelli is based in Winterthur, Switzerland.

What languages does Nelli speak?

Nelli speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Nelli have?

Nelli has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Nelli has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Nelli may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nelli be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nelli would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager and Business Analyst, Global BPO Tax Lead, Member of Steering Team.

What is Nelli's latest experience?

Nelli's most recent position is Project Manager and Business Analyst at Semiconductor (NDA).

What companies has Nelli worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nelli has worked for Semiconductor (NDA), Pharma, CSL Vifor, NDA, and IT Management – Interims Manager / Contractor.

Which industries is Nelli most experienced in?

Nelli is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, and Insurance. Nelli also has some experience in Biotechnology and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Nelli most experienced in?

Nelli is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Nelli also has some experience in Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Nelli worked in recently?

Nelli has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Nelli worked in recently?

Nelli has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

What is Nelli's education?

Nelli holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Pforzheim and Southbank University London.

What is the availability of Nelli?

Nelli is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nelli?

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