Oversees and coordinates day to day administrative functions associated with the contracting process by managing the preparation, facilitation and execution of contractual agreements with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and technology companies, academic institutions, and physician practices. ● Acted as final arbiter of agreements by conducting contract negotiations, reviewing and approving contract prior to routing for signature, and ensuring clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with all applicable Federal regulations, Research Institute, NCHS and sponsor policies and procedures.● Created, drafted, and reviewed contractual agreements and grant award documents, and prepared contract approval timelines with all parties involved and led follow-up efforts to obtain contract approval.● Performed initial and ongoing review and provided comments on contractual agreements received from clients and ensured contracts are accurate, complete, and signed by the appropriate parties.● Coordinated efforts, among internal team and external clients, including suppliers and vendors to facilitate timely execution of agreements, and maintained up-to-date tracking of all contracts and client correspondence to provide periodic internal updates.● Managed a small team of five to ensure completion of all contract aspects, including, budget, regulatory compliance, and grant management teams.● Used standard computer applications as well as legal/contract software to standardize and improve departmental processes and tracking.● Maintained accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, and all competencies through continued education.

During my most recent role as Research Contract Specialist, I oversaw all aspects related to contract portfolio, ranging from start to completion. I also streamlined processes for on-time and accurate completion of projects by crafting agendas and directing various meetings in collaboration with team members. Furthermore, I ensured full compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies by drafting and leading contract negotiations with all stakeholders.Some of my key accomplishments during this role are listed as:•  Led team to ensure coverage for maintaining operational capacity by directing members to streamline operational tasks during global pandemic COVID-19 situation.•  Established robust standard operating processes by leading staff members to execute process improvements in line with organizational requirements.•  Successfully completed over 160 agreements per year. Ensured proper prioritization of each agreement by overseeing all tracking systems, and coordinated with all stake holders. • Collaborated with clinical research staff, Principal Investigators, regulatory staff, and finance staff to ensure successful completion of all projects.• Drafted, reviewed, and red-lined Clinical Trial Agreements (all phases), Letters of Indemnification, Confidentiality Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements, Early Access Programs, Emergency Use Agreements, Software Agreements, Volunteer Agreements, and more.•  Enhanced operational flow of processes by implementing robust strategies for process improvement.•  Optimized productivity by 20% by coordinating directly with Hospital leadership and Director of Regulatory department and inter-departamental teams, along with maintained Office of Sponsored Programs.•  Directed multi-departmental meetings to deliver updates on agreement processes, as well as discuss action plans to streamline process flow.

By serving as Legal Assistant, I had prepared and submitted responses related to production and other legal process requests. I had also organized all daily case follow-up procedures through development and implementation of effective system. Improved productivity and team performance by providing training to personnel on best practices.Some of my key contributions during this role are listed as:•  Exercised core leadership skills to train new team members and delivered support for Legal Assistants.•  Demonstrated outstanding performance as Legal assistant to execute numerous legal operations accurately and efficiently.

During my tenure as Contracts & Grants Officer, I coordinated with all personnel during contract negotiations, while administering university's contract drafting, submission, and execution activities. I also ensured compliance with federal law and university policies by crafting, reviewing, and red-lining contracts. Moreover, I administered several negotiations on cost-reimbursable/fixed-price contracts for medical researches and technology development. I reviewed long-form proposals, encompassing Institutional Animal Care and utilization of Committee (IACUC), IRB, and other relevant supporting documentation.Some of my key attributes during this role, are listed as:•  Gained keen understanding of all systems utilized to track and organize agreements.•  Fostered relationships with team members to manage and assign all incoming agreement review requests.•  Accomplished training for standard operating processes necessary to incorporate new tracking system.•  Developed relationships with several departments, including federal agencies, NGOs, and corporate entities, covering NIH, DOD, NASA, NOAA, NIS, The Children's Trust, and Coca-Cola.•  Streamlined multiple activities for managing portfolio of over 90 Agreements.

My role as Project Manager, had equipped me to enable timely deliverables by preparing several contracts, employment, independent contractor, investor, and other types of contracts as well as integrating task-management systems. I utilized a systematic approach for scoping, planning, managing, and controlling project-related tasks.Some of my participations during this role are listed as:•  Designed issues briefs to persuade policy/lawmakers on drone specification, as well as to improve understanding of benefits and challenges of commercial drones.•  Established business plans by participating in Boards of Directors meetings, delivering feedback on legal issues, and coordinating with President and CEO.

In this Internship I:• Worked with supervising attorney on U-Visa applications for victims of qualifying crimes.• Assisted supervising attorney with client interviews and conducted follow up interviews.• Assisted supervising attorney with compiling information needed to draft motions.• Delivered relevant research needed by supervising attorney under a tight schedule.

In this Internship I:• Researched and drafted documents regarding water rights.• Created excel spread sheets detailing a map of each utility company, with other pertinent details.• Identified stakeholders, and created a list with their information for future contact.• Worked remotely, delivered projects on time, and maintained a high level of professionalism.

In this Internship I:• Worked on different legal issues including intellectual property, contracts, and online businesses. • Assisted with client interviews, prepared relevant inquiries and follow up questions.• Drafted plain language contract guides that clients could use to run their day to day operations.• Researched and drafted contracts dealing with licensing, employment, and online terms of use.

In this Internship I:• Worked at the tribunal dealing with the filling of appeals and the final adjudication of cases. • Translated legal documents and concepts to help the tribunal reach informed decisions.• Crafted a modernization plan with suggestions to improve the productivity of the tribunal.• Researched intellectual property law to better understand and analyze the daily case load.