Contract Manager Director of Contracts

Qualifications Profile

Analytical, results-oriented, and highly organized professional with extensive experience in all aspects of contract management and development within the defense and pharmaceutical industries; encompassing CDA’s, research & development, manufacturing, various quality agreements, RFP’s, and basic order agreements. Adept at developing innovative negotiation strategies and in preparing clear contract agreements, while maintaining strict adherence to corporate, business, and legal requirements. Known as an effective relationship builder and team player with the ability to cultivate strong relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Equipped with excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills. Areas of expertise include:

Contract Negotiations Risk Management Project Management Conflict Resolution

Legal Procedures and Processes Document Analysis and Review Cost Estimates

Professional Experience

CONFIDENTIAL San Antonio, TX

Manager of Contract and Legal Affairs 2012–Present

Senior Legal Consultant 2004–2012

Strategically develop and evaluate contract agreements, including CDA’s, as well as contracts involving research and development, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers

Perform conference calls for both internal management and clients to negotiate terms of various agreements

Participate in various corporate-level strategy meetings to provide further details of the agreements

Expertly handle the inception and timely completion of all contract negotiations while creating visual languages

Conduct assessment on various contracts as well as other sections requiring further review by other departments for additional feedback

Guarantee that all internal and external comments were properly coordinated into the documents for review

Assume full accountability in generating numerous contractual agreements and conducting review and analysis to ensure compliance with corporate, business, and legal requirements

Apply excellent negotiation skills in managing and transacting numerous agreements, which involved manufacturing, research and development, hardware and equipment, licensing, confidentiality, and consulting agreements

Facilitate cross-training to personnel on key legal and business terms to eliminate future risks and policy variations

Render hands-on support to DPT Lakewood in handling all contractual agreements from conception to completion of documents and other legal matters

Streamlined the review process of documents by conceptualizing and implementing an internal tracking system

Earlier Career

Cardinal Health Inc., Somerset, NJ

Contract Administrator Paralegal

Electro-Mechanical Systems Inc., Largo FL

Contract Manager Project Manager

DBA Systems Inc., Melbourne, FL

Senior Contract Administrator

Education and Credentials

Continuing Educations Courses in Contract and Acquisitions, Procurement and Contract Management

Florida Institute of Technology, St. Petersburg, FL

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies

Barry University, Miami Shores, FL

Secret Security Clearance, Inactive

Training

Contract Management Certificate Program

On-Site Food and Drug Administration (FDA) EU GMP Training Bootcamp

Legal and Regulatory Issues to Consider Relating to Quality Agreements

Negotiating in Three Dimensions

Using Risk Analysis and Creative Negotiation in Contract Negotiations in Manufacturing or Product Agreements

Indemnity Clauses Course

Professional Affiliation

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

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