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Hamilton, On, Ca

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Manage and oversee a team of contract professionals, and lead the development and constant improvement of contract review services provided to the research community.Personally conduct contract review and finalization, develop policy and procedures, as well as participate in research initiatives, facilitate strategies to streamline the negotiation process, and monitor the legislative and regulatory requirements governing clinical research to determine impact to the research community and institution.

Hamilton, Ontario

Online course leader for Financial Aspects of Clinical Trials- responsible for interacting with students on online forums and marking assignments.

Hamilton, Ontario

Lectured on components of clinical trials including Legal Risks and Liabilities, Legislation and Guidelines, and Clinical Trial Agreements

Toronto, Canada Area

Review and negotiate various contracts involving Industry funding and partnerships, non-program research grants and contracts (including government funding), non-funded agreements (such as MTAs, NDAs), and funding programs for commercialization in Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. Identify funding opportunities with an industry component, and assist in reviewing and preparing the funding applications.

Toronto, Ontario

As a Research Business Analyst, my primary responsibility is to undertake the review, negotiation and management of research contracts. Contract types include clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements and other research-related contracts. I ensure that all agreements comply with St. Michael's Hospital institutional policies, and negotiate contractual financial terms on behalf of the Hospital and its Researchers. I work closely with the Research Ethics Board and attend meetings in order to ensure synchronicity between clinical agreements and REB approvals. I also work with additional hospital departments to ensure support of specific research needs; advocating on behalf of researchers with internal service providers; and, liaising with the Human Resources Department to promote research compliance. I have knowledge of and familiarity with research policies and guidelines, including the Tri-Council Policy Statement and the ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Drive the process of commercialization within local academic institutions and the local business community in the areas of science & technologyLiaise with University and College faculty and administration, Secure private sector partners for collaborative research projectsReview patentability of inventions and liaise with patent agents and legal counsel Determine & assist with writing funding applicationsDevelop market analysis and business modelsOrganize other activities related to commercialization (ie. Workshops)Attend national and international workshops and conferences

Composed and re-designed Standard Operating ProceduresImplemented and designed Quality Control Form

I performed various protein expression experiments in relation to Matrix Metalloproteinases and their possible involvement in atherosclerosis. These involved mammalian cell and tissue culture procedures, Western blot analysis, as well as flow cytometry experiments.

Peterborough, ONAssisted in a Chemistry 100 Laboratory and TutorialPresented instructions for labs at beginning of classProvided answers to questions arising during labs

Peterborough, ON Provided customer service to patrons regarding program registration and processing of paymentsOpened and closed facility, armed security system

Masters, Biomedical Technology

Activities and Societies: Co-chair of the Medical Science Graduate Student Association (MSGSA) Symposium Committee Master of Biomedical.

Bsc Honours, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Co-President of the Chemistry Undergraduate Society for 2005-2006

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry