Project Management Medical Education

Samantha L. McAndrew

P.O. Box ****

Portland ME *4112-4614

Phone: 860-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Experience

Medical Affairs Associate – Abbott Rapid Diagnostics March 2025- present

oCoordinate and manage multiple events and communication initiatives.

oWork closely alongside Purchasing, Global Procurement, Finance, Office of Ethics departments and support MCSO Directors when needed.

oAssisting with healthcare professionals’ communications, contracting, vendor onboarding within Abbott Rapid Diagnostics SAP and post- event invoice submission, transparency reporting and proof of performance.

oImplementing project management strategies for medical education activities (Focus groups, SAB’s, etc.)

oSupport and collaborate to ensure successful process development on the functional level to meet overall business needs.

oServe as scientific bridge and point of contact with key stakeholders, including from researchers, Clinicians, HCPs, KOLs, etc.

oAdhere to all company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and ethical compliance standards.

oOrganize and maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.

oCommunicate effectively with team members and train new hires on functional processes.

oWork collaboratively with internal teams and contribute to cross- functional projects

oProvide insights into medical, scientific, and clinical teams, functions, projects, and roles to internal teams and employees.

oEngage with healthcare professionals effectively and maintain their interest.

oComfortable navigating challenging situations and adapting to unexpected changes. Use those challenges and unexpected changes for process improvement.

oCommitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest scientific research and developments.

Clinical Research Coordinator – Abbott Rapid Diagnostics March 2024- March 2025

MCSO Systems and Services Organization, withing Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Infectious Disease Division (MCSO- Medical, Clinical, Scientific Organization)

oCoordinate in- house sample collections through internal processes while maintaining internal study administration in accordance with IRB requirements as well as HIPAA privacy and all applicable regulations.

oConsent willing participants into current clinical studies.

oEnsure timely procurement and reimbursement to individuals and/or organizations.

oMaintained Healthcare Professional, Key Opinion Leaders and Organizational communications.

oSupport all systems and services need to Medical Education, Medical Information and Clinical Affairs.

oSupport all Medical Education activities as needed.

Support Focus Group logistics and facilitate communications.

Contracting, Vendor onboarding, Purchase Orders, Invoicing, transparency reporting, verifications/ validation of data.

Continuously work alongside Purchasing, Global Procurement, Finance, Office of Ethics, support MCSO Director when needed.

oAssist and support procurement/ vendor set up process internally.

oFollow SOPs to ensure accurate vendor onboarding, contracting and proper documentation.

oAssist in the filing of required study documentation, including but not limited to study logs, study binders and regulatory documents according to applicable study supplies.

oSupport tracking of studies and sites level budget, purchase orders and invoices.

oAssisting with CTMS systems; providing troubleshooting help and support for trainings.

oCoordinate compliant shipments of biological samples, investigational devices, and other applicable study supplies.

oInventory, ship, track and log all supplies and devise in support of clinical studies. Facilitate final accountability of all clinical supplies and devices.

Quality Control Associate II at ImmuCell Corporation February 2024- March 2024

Quality Control Associate I at ImmuCell Corporation December 2022 – February 2024

oHigh processing liquid chromatography and gas chromatography experience.

oEnvironmental monitoring of ISO 5,7,8 clean rooms. Involved in the process of IQ/OQ. Preforms under FDA/USDA/ cGMP guidelines.

oAdhere to laboratory quality control, SOPs and performing a wide variety of testing as well as performing calibrations and maintenance on instruments to ensure accurate results.

oPerform sampling of hazardous chemicals to be sent out for testing.

oGel electrophoresis, aseptic techniques, laboratory maintenance, sterilization techniques, microscopy, and biosafety procedures.

oPreparing and pouring media, plating samples in various dilution schemes.

Maine Medical Hospital, Sterile Processing Technician October 2021 – August 2023

oCleaning, inspection and sterilization of surgical tools, surgical kits assembly, document sterilization processes, stage tools for surgical use. Delivery of surgical tool kits to operating rooms when needed. Using SPM and EPIC software. Decontamination of equipment, testing that equipment was ready for use in the OR.

oDocumentation, Cleaning and packaging of Bronchoscopes, Endoscopes, Colonoscopes, Nasopharyngeal scopes, Pediatric and Adult sizes.

Northeast Laboratory Services Food and Radon Lab Analyst June 2021-October 2021

oTesting food samples from clients for Listeria species, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella species, E. Coli O157 including H7, and Staphylococcus aureus using Tempo and Vidas machines while following standard operating procedures. Testing for indicator organisms using aerobic and anaerobic plate counts. Compiling data using LIMS software and reporting to clients.

Northeast Laboratory Services Internship May 2019- August 2019

oInternship consisted of recording all samples then reporting samples to the appropriate labs.

oInteracting with customers on a daily basis to ensure they understood what testing was required by the state of Maine. Work with multiple contractor clients and maintain relationships between the companies.

oLox Stock and Bagels Counter Associate and Assistant Manager January 2020-August 2020

oHostess at Diamonds Edge Restaurant May 2018- August 2018

oHartwick Commons Catering October 2017- May 2021

Skills:

Quality assurance, attention to detail, hardworking, strong communication, leadership, time management, GMP, sterile techniques, data analysis, customer service, problem solving, flexibility, teamwork, experience with autoclaves, disposing of biohazardous waste, hazardous chemical knowledge, ability to write and carry out SOPs. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and LIMS.

Relevant experience & Accolades:

-Received excellence award from Divisional Vice President of MCSO for resolving a payment backlog, helping facilitate and support team turnover and process development aimed at adding efficiency and cross-department communication.

-Received excellence award from Senior Financial Analyst at Abbott for assisting in timely and accurate transparency reports needed for EOY financial reports.

-Set up and deployed the use of 3M testing technology into multiple settings in manufacturing and sample collection sites to ensure environmental cleanliness.

-Performed PQ of a 96 well plate reader.

-Gather and organize pipette calibration schedules. Perform pipette verifications once returned from 3rd party calibrations.

-Often was “Lead” for 2nd shift Decontamination or Prep & Pack/ Distribution/ Sterilization – supplying Operating Rooms with sterilized surgical equipment and soft goods.

-Voted Team Player by coworkers in the Sterile Processing Department at Maine Medical Center over 2 shifts.

-Witnessed an open-heart surgery CABGx4 through the Sterile Processing Department at Maine Medical Center

Education:

Hartwick College, BA Biology, graduated May 2021

References:

Justin Fortin, Production Manager, phone: 207-***-****

Katia Wescott, Quality Control Analyst III, Safety Officer, phone: 207-***-****

Nicholas Lawson, Quality Control Manager, phone: 207-***-****

Dr. Allen Crooker, Hartwick College, phone: 607-***-****

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