Contract Management Professional with Leadership Experience

Carole Schulze

**** ***** ******** *****, ********, NY 10509, 845-***-****

To utilize my expertise in project management, team management and negotiations in a pro-active, high-energy fast paced environment. Proven track record in team management with superior problem-solving skills resulting in increased efficiency. My organizational skills and attention to detail enable me to manage multiple projects from inception to completion. My strong ability to function as an effective team member in a diverse environment to accomplish professional goals results in high productivity.

Work Experience

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (Contractor through YOH) May 2016 - Dec 2021

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

Process & prepare requests in accordance with corporate policies for: Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Sponsorship Agreements. Research Agreements (RA), Licenses

Review and respond to contract modifications/requested changes, utilizing playbook language under the direct guidance of law department and Management.

Provide contractual guidance to business.

Function as domain expert regarding selected areas and issues, participate in special projects as requested.

Interact across multiple therapeutic areas and product lines to ensure timely, responsible, and successful contract generation

Administration and generate metrics reporting to accomplish BIPI business goals and objectives.

CorA Key User (First Line Support)

Effectively create and maintain confidential data

Meet Established timelines

Create POs, Manage Invoice, (SAP)

CONTRACT SPECIALIST Jan 2012 - May 2016

CONTRACT COORDINATOR Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

Train and work with colleagues introducing new systems

Prepares request in accordance with corporate policies for: Master Confidential Disclosure Agreements (MCDAs), Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Coordinating Investigator Agreements ("CIAs") and Indemnifications

Review and respond to CDA and CIA contract modifications utilizing playbooks language under the direct guidance of law department and Management.

Provide contractual guidance to business and clinical team members.

Function as domain expert on selected areas and issues and participate in special projects as requested.

Interact across multiple therapeutic areas and product lines to ensure timely, responsible, and successful contract generation, administration and metrics reporting to accomplish BIPI business goals and objectives for Clinical Trials.

Portal Administrator (First line support)

CorA Key User (First line support)

Effectively create and maintain confidential data

Meet established timelines

Interface with Principle Investigators and Sites

Interact with Clinical Teams

Create and prepare professional correspondence

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTING

TEMPORARY AGENCIES (Marie Nugent/ Advantage Human Resources) Sept 2002 - Jan 2005

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Managed day to day operations of professional offices

Managed international and national accounts payable and receivable

Created and managed all outgoing executive correspondence

Maintained calendars of events

Scheduled and maintained calendars for multiple executives for all meetings and travel

Performed all duties of an office manager

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING Oct 1995 - Sept 2002

ALCATEL USA

Project Manager

Primary contact for senior management, customers, and vendors

Managed and trained administrative staff (staff of 11)

Responsible for managing the needs of the office including coordination of personnel, equipment, and supplies

Prepared upper management correspondence

Project Management (Scheduled Installations, coordinated receipt of equipment, materials and manpower (Job Supervisor & Install Crew))

Audited and verified completed installations of job assignments

Maintained vacation schedule of office staff and field personnel (staff of 230)

Administered all expenditures, expense reports, time reports and weekly progress reports

Coordinated detailed travel itineraries for upper management including travel arrangements and accommodations

Conducted orientation for newly hired personnel

Maintained Customer and Personnel Database

Prepared capital budget

Provided administrative support for field personnel including documentation and job tracking

Orchestrated quarterly regional meetings and yearly conferences, negotiated facilities, necessary equipment and meals

Prepared ad hoc reports as needed

Education

ASSOCIATES

BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CONTINING EDUCATION

MERCY COLLEGE

Skills

Clinical Trials

GCP

Clinical Research

Contract Negotiation

Business Development

Personal Assistant Experience

Office Management

Negotiation

Team Management

SAP

CTMS

Time Management

Strong Communication

MS Office

MANAGEMENT

oDevelop and maintain business relationships with new and existing key accounts while working with sales teams to understand new client project requirements

oCreate, develop and maintain a professional working team environment while utilizing the expertise of all parties involved to collectively work toward our common goal.

oEnsure required planning is executed to provide expected service levels to clients while keeping in mind both parties best interests

oCoordinate information flow to ensure technical information is exchanged appropriately between technical staff and end users

oEnsure all data is entered into systems in an ongoing and timely manner providing users with up to date and accurate information

oAbility to identify, design and implement workflow to optimize efficient, effective procedures and appropriately train others.

oWork closely with all collaborating partners to ensure all goods and services are of superior quality and reflect the expectations of all parties involved

oCross training in other tasks and responsibilities to ensure appropriate and excellent service to clients

NEGOTIATIONS

oPlan and negotiate contracts with clients and service providers

oNegotiate pricing and key agreement elements to contracts

oWork within a team to resolve issues in a professional manner

oDelineating the benefits of adopting a position or new course of action

oIdentify areas of disagreements and present sound logical resolutions

COMMUNICATION

oEffective communication skills with colleagues, clients and managers to maintain a good working relationship

oExecute prompt responses to client inquiries with preparation, review and submission of quotations to clients

oEfficient follow up on sent quotations and negotiations agreements that meet or exceed client objectives.

LEADERSHIP

oCreate an open work environment promoting collaborative work amongst colleagues to produce a superior product

oFacilitate group discussions to identify potential issues and help arrive at a resolution

oAbility to work alone or in a group from the beginning of a contract to the end product

BEHAVIORAL

oAccountability and ownership for all of my work performed

oGiving credit to the appropriate people who work with me on projects

oListen to both coworker and client needs and work with their concerns in mind

oProblem-solve without trying to place blame on others

oLive by the rule: it is not the problem but how it is solved that matters most.

oMature and professional relationship with clients and colleagues

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