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Durham, Nc, Us

Somerset, Nj, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for the contract and budget management and negotiation between staff and external customers• Provide functional guidance and keep teams aware of all contract statuses or pending issues• Communicate and explain legal and budgetary issues to internal and external parties• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customer and internal project teams• Assist in preparation of contract management documentation for projects and coordinate the shipment of documents to sites• Generate amended documents as necessary• Maintain contract templates and study specific files and databases• Review contracts for completeness and accuracy, and ensure that corrections are appropriately made and documented• Assist in streamlining the contract/proposal or internal processes; initiate and introduce creative ideas and solutions• Train and mentor less experienced staff members

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for the contract and budget management and negotiation between staff and external customers• Provide functional guidance and keep teams aware of all contract statuses or pending issues• Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for all exceptions• Communicate and explain legal and budgetary issues to internal and external parties• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customer and internal project teams• Assist in preparation of contract management documentation for projects and coordinate the shipment of documents to sites• Create and maintain document status reports and update department team members on a regular basis• Assist in generating amended documents as necessary• Maintain contract templates and study specific files and databases• Review contracts for completeness and accuracy, and ensure that corrections are appropriately made and documented• Assist in streamlining the contract/proposal or internal processes; initiate and introduce creative ideas and solutions

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

Coordinated with U.S. and Europe teams in bolstering overall efficiency and cost effectiveness of outsourced regulatory and investigative studies, adhering to aggressive timelines and greatly exceeding quality objectives. Strengthened relationships with CROs and alliance partners, negotiated Master Laboratory Service Agreements, monitored change order costs, and drove completion of outsourcing initiatives and process improvements. Addressed internal customer queries and resolved issues, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of Contract Research Organization business models and skill sets. Balanced business and scientific needs, interpreting information from CRO partners for Pathology and Toxicology Directors. Managed multiple project demands, supported Drug Safety Development programs, and continuously identified new opportunities. * Optimized North American toxicology study workload, successfully placing 150+ studies annually * Developed and managed crucial MLSAs, authorized and monitored change orders, and prepared CDAs consistent with company expectations* Facilitated supplier management program meetings between key CROs and internal scientists, effectively gauging performance through feedback mechanisms and strengthening collaboration* Guided internal scientist and QA teams in lab qualification inspections resulting in approval of 19 CROs for multiple study types * Increased efficiency of Reproductive Toxicology discipline through new process determining ideal CRO for specific study type, as well as outsourcing measures. Created highly beneficial internal relationships * Provided exceptional internal scientist support, preparing RFIs, soliciting expert feedback, analyzing provided data, and delivering targeted recommendations * Contributed to core team driving implementation of new CRO for Safety Assessment Worldwide, offering strategic insights and ensuring milestone attainment

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

Established study protocols, outsourced activities, and closely monitored conduct of toxicology study types towards successfully integrating findings within overall drug development program. Delivered key insights to Toxicology Project Representatives regarding design, interpretation, and reporting. Managed tight deadlines, and liaised with international staff in solving issues and ensuring attainment of objectives. * Noted for hands-on monitoring of safety pharmacology and occupational toxicology study types, developing tailored study designs for CROs, and producing detailed reports supporting regulatory submissions

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

* Led 6-person team in improving daily operations and providing dedicated technical support. * Scheduled study endpoint data collections conforming to allotted timeframes, and addressed key issues* Prioritized career development, training staff and identifying advancement opportunities

• Responsible for setting up and executing all assigned study protocols, acute protocol preps, and equipment. Responsible for animal orders, ordering drugs and scheduling of assigned studies* Proficient in handling several animal models, such as rats, mice, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs* Skilled in record keeping and several dosing techniques with various animal models* Knowledge of GLPs, and showed the ability to self-initiate independent assignments, draft computerized tables, analyze data, write draft reports, and draw conclusions* Assisted and developed computer validations and procedures as described in appropriate protocols

Bs, Biology

Education record

Aa, Pre-Physical Therapy