Sandra Holtz

Background

About Sandra Holtz

I'm a Finance Leader that shapes a Culture of Finance & Challenge Teams to Meet Stretch Goals. As a seasoned Finance Leader with extensive experience in both the U.S. and Switzerland, specializing in financial strategy, business transformation, and team leadership within the biopharma industry, my strengths lie in optimizing financial processes, driving cost efficiencies, and building strong cross-functional partnerships that align business goals with financial targets. I’m passionate about leveraging data and insights to guide strategic decisions. • Ask questions that challenge teams to meet stretch goals now meeting over 10% reduction in spend year after year • Serve as integral member in sprint planning sessions for Human Resources Workforce Planning & Organizational Team Structure Design • Apply Lean Methodology to planning, implementation and process improvement Additional Relevant Experience - Genentech Purification Operations Senior Supervisor Fermentation Supervisor Bioprocess Technician Successfully led a team starting up a manufacturing facility, delivering, commitments while finding solutions and overcoming issues relating to equipment, processes and quality requirements. • Implemented lean methodologies such as Kanban, Waste Reduction, 5S, and Continuous Improvement cycles and setting up the Culture of Lean. • An integral leader in designing the organization and creating a workforce plan to onboard members rapidly. • A founding member of the Genentech Women’s Professional Diversity Group, which is now a network-wide group within Roche.