Omer Ariburnu

Omer Ariburnu has a diverse range of work experience in various positions and industries. Omer started their career at Vertex Data Science in 2000 as a Solution Owner, where they provided project management services for integrated software applications and business process enhancements. Omer then worked as the IT Client Delivery Manager at the Corporation of the City of Markham from 2008 to 2010, where they were responsible for strategic planning and delivery of large-scale IT programs.

Afterward, they joined Vertex Business Services as a Manager of Business Support & Technology, where they managed a team and sustained HydroOne's Meter to Cash Billing System.

From 2012 to 2016, Ariburnu worked at Allergan as a Senior Manager for Commercial Ops, where they were accountable for defining and implementing strategic business processes and technology roadmap for Allergan Canada.

Omer then held leadership positions at Bayer, Alcon, and Biogen, where they were responsible for various sales operations and commercial excellence functions.

In 2022, Ariburnu became a Pharma & Biotech Consulting and Advisory Partner at GTM Consulting Inc., before moving on to become the Director of Sales Operations at Provention Bio in 2023. Overall, Ariburnu has gained extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, sales operations, and IT project management throughout their career.

Omer Ariburnu obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Toxicology from the University of Toronto - University of St. Michael's College, which they completed from 1989 to 1993. In 2006 to 2007, Omer pursued a Master's Certificate in Project Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University. In 2008, they obtained the PMP Designation from the PMP/Project Management Institute, specializing in Project/Program Management. For additional certifications, Omer is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, though the specific month and year of acquisition are not provided. Recently, in 2020 to 2021, they completed the Essentials of Digital Marketing program from the Kellogg Executive Education.