Manages the execution of global category strategies as well as implementation of complex cross-functional sourcing strategies within Pfizer Research and Development.Manages business operations, client engagement and customer relationship management within Global Medical Epidemiology Category.Drafts, reviews, and negotiates terms and conditions of procurement contractsPrepares, delivers, and executes Sourcing events including both RFIs and RFPsResponsible for ~$15 Million annual spend across several suppliers.Executed and negotiated on behalf of Pfizer for their expansion in An Accord for a Healthier World which enables greater access for 1.2 billion people living in 45 lower-income countries to life saving medicines.Preemptively identifies needs, conducts pre-project planning, defines projects, performs strategic analysis and identifies opportunities, formulates procurement strategies and develops implementation plans.Leads / Co-leads end-to-end management of high or medium complexity category initiatives.Engages with respective stakeholders and coordinates with Category Manager(s) to act as the organization's execution arm.Collaborates and provides feedback to Legal, other subject matter experts and S&ES teams to manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.

Negotiate scope and budget with clinical suppliers Follow Category Strategy for categories supportedTrack Savings for negotiated budgetsRoute contract budgets to stakeholders for approval and budgets with vendorsBe the liaison between all outsourcing partnersTrack MSAs and amendments, development of Work Orders, Change Order notifications and Change Orders to ensure appropriate timely execution.Managing the traffic of in-process documents to ensure timely and compliant executionThrough close collaboration with functional partners such as Legal, Finance and others in the Development organization; develop and maintain positive working relationships and transparent communicationsEnsure compliance to company procedures by overseeing the compliance of the completion and management of required business documents such as Vendor Selection Forms, Vendor Qualification Forms, etcAssist members of the R&D Procurement team in tracking departmental activities and managing internal resources such as the outsourcing project tracker, vendor contact database and othersEnsure contractual, budgetary and procurement related information is regularly disseminated and assist in the resolution of related issues or concernsContribute to continued process improvement efforts, including but not limited to department processes to ensure adherence to Astellas standards and efficient operationsGather and report data to support departmental KPIs and metrics intended to measure departmental processesDrive ad-hoc business projects as necessary

• Lead development of Global and Country Level Budgets through analysis of Protocols and collaboration with study teams. • Assist in coordination and administration of clinical studies from the start-up to execution and close-out.• Populate and negotiate acceptable CDA terms with sites identified by the study team within electronic contracting system (Falcon).• Operational responsibility for finalizing CDAs including tracking of documents within Falcon and notifying the clinical teams when agreements are finalized.• Provide appropriate team members with weekly reports on CDA status per study.• Contribute to the production and maintenance of CDA templates, ensuring template and version compliance.• Set-up, populate and accurately maintain information in FALCON.• Coordinate CDA tasks during the study process, audits and regulatory inspections, according to company policies and SOPs.• Contribute to department and study team meetings. Liaise with internal and external participants and/or vendors.• Assist with CSA AME creation, negotiation, execution and tracking when requested.• Providing executed agreements to relevant teams, site contacts and eTMF contact.

-Responsible for the development of fair market value for investigator and site fees, according to industry pricing guidelines, and based on adequate scope of work, clinical trial protocol and other clinical trial information on a Global project scale.-Provide training on group function and processes. -Maintain database of information related to pricing that includes, Standard of Care, Bench Marking data and Fair Market Value figures.-Provide guidance to clinical teams and departmental staff on fair market value questions and assessment requests.-Use industry benchmarking pricing tool(s) and internal historical data to create base clinical study budgets.-Apply fair market value and compliance concepts to unique situations and collaborate as appropriate to reach resolution Apply Industry Standard of Care concepts to budget building model. -Determine potential needs for pricing amendments and redistribution of pricing reports, as appropriate.-Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of processes surrounding re-pricing and pricing scenario requests.-Ensure that per patient and site budgets are in compliance with corporate process, guidelines, and strategies.-Assume responsibility for all aspects of pricing document and metrics tracking including management of compliance documentation and exception justifications to comply with internal policies and audit requirements.-Adhere to SOPs, ethics and departmental compliance.-Work proactively to improve processes and establish refinements that reduce cycle time, create savings, and improve efficiency in the initiation of clinical trial sites.

-Perform and coordinate all activities required to develop investigator grant budget grids, and payment terms and conditions ensuring compliance with local legislation and practice-Act as single point of contact and escalation with internal/external clients for investigator budget development, process and negotiation parameters. -Facilitate effective budget negotiation in collaboration with key stakeholders, both internal and external.-Adapt investigator grant budget grids and payment terms to client and investigational site requirements in collaboration with key stakeholders to include internal/external clients’ project team(s) and legal team(s)-Serve as single point of contact and escalation with internal/external client for budgetary issues and negotiations throughout the lifecycle of a study. Assume responsibility for any ongoing budget amendments.

-Participated in UAT and rollout for a new invoice processing tool which saved and estimated $1M in missed discounts and penalty payments, as well as over 7,000 FTE hours (approximate salary savings of $337k) annually.-Key member of implementation for discount vendor invoicing and payment guidelines; implementation of these proper discount billing and payments resulted in $968,659 savings in the first 6 months of implementation.-Responsible for fund management, vendor payments, and financial reconciliations ranging across several fields of study.-Continually learn new techniques that are instrumental to negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.

-Responsible for analysis and rollout of division IT&S equipment, devices, and software. -Provide hands on support and training for customers at a tier 2 level.-Fulfill process changes that improve the implementation, maintenance, and support of IT&S equipment and software.-Promoted from Technical Analyst Intern, to Permanent Technical Analyst.

-Create weekly and monthly status reports for projects and funds throughout IT and Finance.-Collaborate with project managers and project teams to ensure smooth projects, and train staff on new software.

-Certified in Aerial Rescue, First Aid, CPR, and AED-Trained clients and staff on safety equipment, and techniques.-Performed daily inspections and reports on Aerial Ropes Courses.-Belay and rappel self and others from 60+ feet to ensure safety.