Project Delivery
With the Precision of
An Elite Athlete.
Most projects don’t fail due to lack of expertise-they fail in execution. I bring over 12 years of delivering complex, data driven, high-stakes projects, combined with scientific rigour. I also bring the discipline and precision of elite athletic competition. I don’t just manage projects—I elevate team performance and can help your organisation deliver high quality projects strategically.
PRINCE2 Agile Project Management Practitioner-certified. PhD-qualified.
Based in Barcelona, working across Spain, Europe, UK and USA.
THE CHALLENGE
Scope creep that no one wants to address.
The project keeps expanding because no one is holding the line. Every stakeholder has a new request and the team keeps saying yes, until the deadline becomes impossible.
Unrealistic deadlines adding team pressure.
Different stakeholders have different views on timelines-everything is seen as urgent. The team is becoming increasingly stressed and struggling with prioritisation. Quality could be at risk.
Accountability gaps that slow everything down.
It's unclear who owns what. Tasks fall between teams. Follow-up is constant and exhausting. The project manager spends more time chasing than delivering.
A project in crisis with no clear recovery plan.
A project team is being pulled in different directions on a high-profile project. Meetings are not generating clear outcomes and so achievements aren’t acknowledged; the team feels demoralised.
1
Clarity before kick-off
Every project starts with absolute clarity on scope, objectives and outcomes, success criteria and stakeholder expectations. No ambiguity. No assumptions. Just a shared starting point that everyone can be held to.
2
Execution with standards
The right methodology for the right project — whether agile, waterfall or hybrid. Applied with the discipline of someone who knows what it costs to let standards slip under pressure.
3
Accountability at every level
Clear ownership, regular check-ins and the kind of honest stakeholder communication that keeps problems visible early, before they become crises.
4
Recovery when things go wrong
Projects derail. When they do, the priority is fast diagnosis, agile response, honest assessment and a clear strategic recovery plan moving forward. No blame, no panic, no endless meetings
THE SOLUTION
Project Delivery the Way
Champions Execute.
Elite athletes train with precise systems, clear targets and non-negotiable standards, so that when the moment comes, execution is automatic. The same principles apply to complex project delivery.
My approach combines rigorous project management methodology (PRINCE2 Agile Project Management Practitioner-certified, 12+ years) with the mental frameworks of elite sport: outcome-driven goals, discipline coupled with agility, and the ability to develop high-performing teams so that delivery is kept on track is high quality
Whether you need a consultant to lead a complex project, recover one that's off-track, or help your team build stronger delivery capabilities, the methodology is the same: execute like a champion.
Who This Programme is Designed For.
If any of these roles sound like you, or like the people you're trying to develop, this programme is built with you in mind.
Project Sponsors & Senior Stakeholders
You're accountable for the outcome of a critical project and you need to know it's in capable hands. You want a consultant who can remove blockers for the team, will give you honest status updates, flag risks early and keep serving the team to delivering to the standard the project requires.
PMO Directors & Programme Managers
You're managing a portfolio of projects and need experienced support on a specific complex delivery. Or you want to raise the capability and standards of your project management function across the board.
Organisations with a Project in Crisis
Your project is off-track, at risk of failure. You need someone who can walk in, assess the situation honestly, think strategically and build a credible way forward fast. No politics. Foster team collaboration.
Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences
Yvette has 12+ years delivering complex projects in highly regulated, high-stakes environments including clinical operations, early oncology and global programme management. She understands your world.
International Teams
You're running a project across multiple countries, time zones and organisational cultures. You need a project leader who is comfortable with complexity, culturally aware, works in English and has global experience.
WHY YVETTE
Chaos into consensus,
12+ years of turning visions into tangible results
I am a world champion sprinter and the Founder of The Project Runner — turning elite sport into business performance.
I bring together two worlds: project leadership and delivery, underpinned by the Athlete Mindset. Drawing on my experience at the highest level of sport, I help teams and organisations build the resilience, agility, focus and high-performance behaviours needed to navigate complexity, overcome challenges and deliver results.
With over 12 years of leadership experience across project management and clinical operational strategy, I have worked across academia, pharma and biotech, including early-phase clinical development in oncology. I have led global, cross-functional teams, navigated complex stakeholder environments, and delivered against strategic R&D objectives and clinical trial milestones.
Alongside my work in project and clinical leadership, I am a business consultant, helping organisations translate the principles and behaviours of elite athletes into stronger leadership, more effective teams, and improved business performance.
I hold a PhD in Bone Metabolism and am a PRINCE2 Agile Project Management Practitioner.
I HAVE WORKED WITH
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Yvette is an open and effective communicator, willing to ask questions and confront issues to achieve the required goals. She does this in concert with building and managing relationships, again with the focus on project delivery. I have enjoyed working with Yvette.
John Knight
Managing Director, JKONSULT Ltd
6/6
Yvette was able to successfully navigate in a very agile working environment, to keep the programmes moving forward, and delivering to a high standard. I would not hesitate to use her services again.
Robert James
Managing Director, Sixth Element Capital
5/6
Yvette is committed to provide high-quality results. Throughout the project Yvette worked with dedication, and consistently met and exceeded expectations. With her problem-solving attitude and professional communication skills, she can work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Kurt Lenaerts
Supplier & Quality Risk Management Lead, Johnson & Johnson
4/6
Yvette is an exceptional individual whose high performance is complemented by her kind and collaborative spirit. She focuses on delivering outstanding results that align with the company’s goals, always aiming to make a meaningful impact.
Antonio Campos
Head of Life Sciences, Expleo
3/6
Yvette successfully coordinated and managed a complex network of partners, CROs and stakeholders to deliver a cost-efficient oncology preclinical program. This program was among the fastest candidate nomination to Phase I start achieved at the ICR.
Julian Blagg
VP Drug Discovery & Chair of Scientific Advisory Board, NeoPhore Ltd
2/6
Yvette is a highly collaborative and results-driven professional, always bringing a positive attitude to the workplace. She communicates effectively with both internal teams and external partners, fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
Veronica Rosa
Supervisor, Product Quality Vigilance, Johnson & Johnson
1/6