Joe Bruns

Joe Bruns is a seasoned global healthcare operations and finance leader with a proven track record of enhancing revenue, margin, cash flow, and customer metrics.

His expertise lies in finance operations, organizational strategy, operational execution, and team development, with a focus on driving financial performance improvements, process optimization, and fostering cross-functional collaborations.

Throughout his career, Joe has spearheaded organizational transformation programs, managed C-level account relationships, and overseen M&A initiatives, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of various business functions.

With a strong background in change management, design thinking, and project management, Joe's core competencies encompass leadership, strategic planning, operational excellence, business partnering, innovation management, productivity enhancement, team leadership, and vision development.

His key specialties include Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Strategic Planning, Procurement, EBITDA growth, Revenue Acceleration, Financial Planning and Analysis, Margin Expansion, M&A, International Expansion, Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, HR, IT, Negotiations, Turnarounds, Systems Implementation, Cost Reductions, Transformations, Business Development, New Product Launches, Integration, Process Improvement, Competitive Assessment, Risk Management, and Business Partnering.

Joe Bruns holds an MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a BS/MA from American University, an Advance Executive Program certificate from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and completed programs at Harvard Business School including Novartis Finance Leadership II and Novartis Business Finance II.

In his professional journey, Joe has held key roles such as Head of Shared Services and Procurement at Oscar Health, Global Head of Supplier Performance and Innovation, Global Head of Procurement, Market Insights and Patient Access, Global Head of Oncology Strategic Sourcing and Productivity, and Global Head of Oncology IQP at Novartis.

Prior to his tenure at Novartis, Joe gained valuable experience at GE Healthcare, where he served in various capacities including Lean Value Stream Manager/Master Black Belt, Americas Service Productivity Manager, Director of Service, and New England Region Operations Manager.

Before transitioning to the corporate world, Joe Bruns served as an Infantry and Transportation Officer in the US Army, showcasing his diverse skill set and adaptive leadership.