Project Manager - Life Sciences Operations and Compliance

Leigh Ayn Stolarz

Phone: 412-***-**** * Email: ************@*****.***

LinkedIn: Leigh Stolarz LinkedIn * Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Summary

Experienced and results-driven Project Manager with 12+ years of success leading cross-functional teams in the life science field. Detail-oriented with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, managing vendor relationships, and aligning project objectives to achieve outstanding client satisfaction. Proven ability to manage complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering on time and within budget. Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder engagement and effective risk management.

Core Competencies

*Project Lifecycle Management *Regulatory Compliance *Agile Methodologies *Cross-Functional Team Leadership *Clinical Trial Oversight *Technical Documentation and Reporting *KPI Tracking and Performance Optimization.

Professional Experience

Account Manager – PPD

Pittsburgh, PA *October 2023-July 2025

Led the localization strategy implementation process for Thermo Fisher Scientific (TFS)

Aided TFS in the international market by adapting the company’s products and content to the language and culture of a global audience.

Managed client relationships at multiple levels.

Aligned account objectives with project goals, enhancing operational efficiency and customer success.

Worked on regulated/compliance projects (global translation/language services).

Collaborated very closely with finance and teams to get their AOP/budget and planning for upcoming needs.

Project Manager – Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pittsburgh, PA *April 2013-October 2023

Managed the company’s translation program, overseeing the translation of content into numerous languages for multiple purposes, including web, print and videos, etc.

Developed and managed existing client relationships with translation vendors using Salesforce.

Established and managed project schedules, taking into consideration deadlines, dependencies, resources, and costs.

Led the language services process, managing various budgets and teams throughout the organization.

Supported project planning and execution for language services (translations, localization, etc).

Maintained project documentation and tracked deliverables using our translation management systems.

Facilitated stakeholder meetings and status updates.

Assisted in risk analysis and mitigation planning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Communications/French

California University of PA, California, PA *June 2006

PR/Marketing Intern Mass Communications

The Washington Center for Internships Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. *August 2005

Certifications

*Alpha Mu Gamma – National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society

Technical Skills

*Salesforce *Workday *Workfront * Wordbee *Across *Microsoft Office

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