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● Responsible for the successful deployment and management in more than 50 trials of software platform used for pharmaceutical companies and research organizations.● Acted as principal client contact for leading pharmaceutical companies.● Managed up to a total of 34 concurrently running trials across 5 domestic and international clients with a total contract value of $5 million. ● Worked closely with clients to determine client needs and develop tailored solutions.● Actively managed project implementation to ensure timely completion within budget.Created and managed project plans and other study documentation to comply with internal guidelines and procedures governed by FDA and EU regulations.● Coordinated teams consisting of trial designers, developers, testers, and trainers. ● Responsible for timely and accurate billing and related projections for all services.● Successfully transitioned portfolio of trials from European support team to Cleveland office, resulting in significant expense reductions. ● Automated support items within the transitioned portfolio to reduce client inquiry response times and increase efficiency.● Assisted sales team in obtaining new trial opportunities by nurturing client relationships and reviewing contents of new contracts.

● Completed 2 year IT Associate program● Managed all phases of web/IT/infrastructure development projects utilizing waterfall and iterative methodologies to best meet client requirements. ● Successfully managed multiple projects, each with costs exceeding $1 million.● Supervised teams of up to 30 onsite, remote and offshore members. ● Coordinated orientation of new staff.● Managed resources’ daily activities to ensure compliance with National City processes. ● Conducted monthly budget reviews and updated financial reporting system.● Created and managed project plans and other study documentation. ● Participated in contract negotiations with vendors.● Illustrative projects:- Member of project management team implementing an electronic file workflow solution that decreased Consumer Lending operating costs by $5.5 million.- Managed integration of systems between National City and multiple banks it acquired.- Managed development and establishment of contingency plan to maximize National City’s ability to continue operations in disaster scenarios.- Managed series of projects to improve processes and technology for International Letters of Credit product to increase that product’s marketability and gain competitive advantage.

Mba

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management Major, It