Hayley O’Rourke
Hightstown,NJ
Summary
Strategic Clinical Trial Contracts and Budget Manager with 5 years of experience negotiating compliant contracts and budgets. Managed contract lifecycles, achieving cost reductions through effective negotiation and strong cross-sector relationships. Expertise in streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency and ensure alignment with corporate standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Lawrenceville, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Executed BMS Sponsored Research Agreements and negotiated site-level contract terms, conditions, and budgets with US investigators and institutions to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate standards.
- Ensures contracting compliance and appropriate prioritization and execution with the Book of Work.
- Collaborates with external partners to execute site budgets and contracts.
- Monitored budgets on a study level and provided updates to project teams regarding US site contracts.
- Confirmed compliance of contractual terms and provisions with corporate processes, guidelines, and policies.
- Develops and maintains template negotiation and decision history for clinical trial agreements including utilizing many levels of associated fallback language as provided by BMS Legal.
- Escalates to appropriate BMS colleague when significant legal or financial risk is identified.
- Analyzed workflows to identify areas for process improvement.
- Ensures proper filing and status reporting of all agreements within approved company systems.
Bartender
City Streets Bar and Grill
East Windsor, USA
10.2020 - Current
- Recommended menu items that increased guest engagement and supported sales objectives.
- Anticipates guest needs and regularly communicates with them to ensure satisfaction.
- Exhibited professionalism through respectful interactions with colleagues and guests, enhancing overall guest experience.
- Managed high-pressure situations by prioritizing tasks and maintaining composure in busy settings.
- Observed behavior at the bar to ensure safety and foster a welcoming environment.
Associate Contract Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Lawrenceville, USA
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported negotiation of budgets and contract language between BMS and study sites to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Cultivated relationships between BMS and study sites to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Streamlined submission process of Global Site Budget Worksheet requests into tracker, improving organization and communication between contract and trial managers.
- Drafted budget amendments for study site review, ensuring accurate financial adjustments. for study site review and submission.
- Entered historical site fee data into a database to track changes over time.
Bartender/Server/Host
Red Robin
Hamilton, USA
06.2012 - 02.2021
- Provided exceptional and friendly service to all guests.
- Captured customer orders and explained menu items to enhance overall dining experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff and management on customer orders to maintain service efficiency.
- Answered customer inquiries about the restaurant and menu offerings.
- Led the training for new servers in proper etiquette, expectations and menu knowledge.
- Managed opening and closing procedures to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Intern
Office of Law Enforcement Professional Standards
Trenton, USA
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Analyzed Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) form data in Microsoft Excel, identifying key trends and insights to inform risk assessment strategies.
- Collaborated with team to compile and finalize Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment report, ensuring accuracy and clarity in findings.
- Interpreted data from investigators’ reviews on allegations against New Jersey State Troopers in Microsoft Excel, providing critical support for case evaluations.
- Reviewed motor vehicle stops on New Jersey State Troopers’ dash cameras to ensure compliance with departmental policies.
Education
Master of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Boston, MA04-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ12-2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ05-2014
Skills
- Contract management software
- Contract drafting
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement management
- Compliance management
- Budget management
- Process management
- Workflow optimization
- Vendor management
- Microsoft Excel
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
Timeline
Contract Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
10.2022 - Current
Associate Contract Manager
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
02.2021 - 10.2022
Bartender
City Streets Bar and Grill
10.2020 - Current
Intern
Office of Law Enforcement Professional Standards
09.2018 - 11.2018
Bartender/Server/Host
Red Robin
06.2012 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The College of New Jersey
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mercer County Community College