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ILEANA RODRIGUEZ

Concord,USA

Summary

Legal Professional with extensive experience in contract management across the pharmaceutical, biotech and oil & gas sectors. Recognized for building collaborative cross-functional teams and serving as a trusted legal business partner. Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and administering complex agreements while proactively mitigating legal risk. Proven leadership in designing contract processes, implementing contract management systems, and developing training programs to enhance operational efficiency. International legal background with advanced U.S legal education (LL.M.).

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Contracts Excellence, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Cambridge, USA
06.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, provide expert contractual guidance, and ensure alignment with business objectives, including Company’s collaboration partners.
  • Spearhead the strategic oversight of the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and maximizing value across all contracts.
  • Orchestrated the implementation of a comprehensive contract management system, significantly streamlining contract workflows and improving data accessibility for cross-functional teams.
  • Managed outside counsel.
  • Champion the continuous improvement of contract processes, leading initiatives that enhance efficiency, accelerate contract cycle times, and support overall business objectives.
  • Provide guidance and foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the Legal team and cross-functionally.

Associate Director Contracts Excellence, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Cambridge, USA
08.2022 - Current
  • Orchestrated the implementation of a comprehensive contract management system, significantly streamlining contract workflows and improving data accessibility for cross-functional teams.
  • Developed and delivered impactful training programs for business units on contract review best practices, resulting in enhanced compliance and reduced negotiation cycles.
  • Led the negotiation and optimization of critical supply chain agreements, driving favorable terms that secured essential resources and supported scalable company growth throughout the organizational lifecycle.
  • Proactively assessed existing contract processes, identifying inefficiencies and proposing strategic improvements that yielded increased operational effectiveness.

Senior Contract Manager, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Cambridge, USA
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Managed a large portfolio of diverse contracts, including Master Service Agreements, consulting agreements, and manufacturing agreements, ensuring strict adherence to legal and company policies.
  • Developed and updated contract templates to standardize language, reduce risk, and expedite the contract review and negotiation process.
  • Successfully negotiated complex contractual terms, achieving improved terms for the company.
  • Developed and facilitated training programs for business units on the contract review process and contract best practices.

Contracts Manager, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Cambridge, USA
03.2016 - 03.2019
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a high volume of contracts, including MSAs, consulting agreements, license agreements, and manufacturing agreements.
  • Continuously assessed contract processes for efficiency and recommended improvements, including contract template updates.
  • Led the implementation of a contract management system; trained cross-functional teams on its use.

Contracts Manager, Legal

AEGERION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Cambridge, USA
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated various types of contracts, such as master services agreements, supply and distribution agreements, consulting agreements, statements of work, grant agreements, IT contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Monitored contract expiration; maintained contracts files and participated in the creation of a new contract management tool.
  • Updated and developed contract templates.
  • Trained business teams on contracts review process.
  • Reported to Senior Corporate Counsel in the Legal Department.

Senior Contracts Administrator

SODEXO
Waltham, USA
01.2011 - 05.2015
  • Managed commercial subcontracts, including preparation, review and administration of service contracts and amendments, as well as confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Monitored contract compliance; maintained contracts database.
  • Served as liaison between the Company and subcontractors.
  • Trained newly hired Contracts Administrators and well as General Managers of various business units.
  • Reported to Senior VP of Facilities. Supervised an Administrative Assistant.
  • Collaborated with the Company’s Legal and Supply Management Departments on subcontracting, procurement, and contract compliance issues.

INDEPENDENT LEGAL AND MEDICAL INTERPRETER/TRANSLAT

Self-employed
Boston, USA
08.2009 - 12.2010
  • Provided legal and medical interpretation services, fostering understanding between clients and stakeholders.
  • Freelance medical interpreter for Children’s Hospital Boston.
  • Translated and proofread critical legal and medical documents with attention to accuracy and cultural nuances.

Manager of Legal Affairs

PRODUCTOS ROCHE, S.A.
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2007 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Venezuelan subsidiary of F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
  • Established and led the Legal Department.
  • Provided legal advice to all divisions and business units of the company; managed outside counsel.
  • Served as Compliance Officer, ensuring compliance of the company’s operations with global and local corporate policies and legislation.
  • Drafted, negotiated, reviewed and administered contracts, such as distribution contracts, licensing, sales, consulting, clinical trials and employment.
  • Trained employees on ethics compliance and relevant legislation.
  • Counseled on bidding and procurement processes, as well as antitrust issues.
  • Represented the company before health care entities and consumer protection agency, among others.
  • Served as member of the Executive Committee and as liaison with the Head Legal Department in Basel, Switzerland.
  • Venezuelan subsidiary of F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

In-house Legal Counsel

SINCRUDOS DE ORIENTE SINCOR, C.A.
Caracas, Venezuela
12.2004 - 06.2007
  • Company Overview: Oil Joint Venture - Total Oil, Statoil and PDVSA
  • Provided legal advice to different business divisions, including Marketing, Finance, Tax, Human Resources, Contracts and Procurement and Production.
  • Drafted, negotiated and administered contracts.
  • Represented company in negotiations with local and foreign contractors.
  • Drafted Company’s corporate policies.
  • Served as member of the Purchasing and Contracting Committee on behalf of the Legal Department.
  • Oil Joint Venture - Total Oil, Statoil and PDVSA

Acting Manager - International Tax Services & International Assignment Services

DELOITTE
Caracas, Venezuela
08.1998 - 12.2004
  • Company Overview: (Romero-Muci & Asociados, Law Firm associated to Deloitte)
  • Drafted international tax planning and corporate legal opinion letters as well as contracts for the organization of businesses in Venezuela, including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Design of tax and estate planning.
  • Counseled on the application of double taxation treaties.
  • Provided legal and tax advice to executive expatriate individuals including immigration and labor law issues.
  • Client portfolio included: British American Tobacco, Procter & Gamble, IBM, Merck, SAP, Loreal, CITGO, Daimler Chrysler.
  • Drafted, reviewed and oversaw implementation of expatriate tax policies for clients.
  • (Romero-Muci & Asociados, Law Firm associated to Deloitte)

Education

Certificate - Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, College of Professional Studies
Boston, MA
08.2025

Training Workshop - Basic and Advanced Harvard Negotiation Model

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING LLC.
Caracas, Venezuela
12.2005

Masters - Tax Counseling and Tax Management

UNIVERSIDAD METROPOLITANA
Caracas, Venezuela
11.2001

Masters of Laws - International Legal Studies

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington College of Law
Washington, D.C.
01.1997

Attorney at Law - J.D. Equivalent

UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO
Caracas, Venezuela
10.1994

Volunteer Experience

VENTANAS FOR THE CHILDREN OF VENEZUELA, 11/01/17, Present, Vice President and Co-Founder

Timeline

Director Contracts Excellence, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
06.2025 - Current

Associate Director Contracts Excellence, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
08.2022 - Current

Senior Contract Manager, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
03.2019 - 08.2022

Contracts Manager, Legal

SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
03.2016 - 03.2019

Contracts Manager, Legal

AEGERION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
05.2015 - 02.2016

Senior Contracts Administrator

SODEXO
01.2011 - 05.2015

INDEPENDENT LEGAL AND MEDICAL INTERPRETER/TRANSLAT

Self-employed
08.2009 - 12.2010

Manager of Legal Affairs

PRODUCTOS ROCHE, S.A.
07.2007 - 12.2008

In-house Legal Counsel

SINCRUDOS DE ORIENTE SINCOR, C.A.
12.2004 - 06.2007

Acting Manager - International Tax Services & International Assignment Services

DELOITTE
08.1998 - 12.2004

Certificate - Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, College of Professional Studies

Training Workshop - Basic and Advanced Harvard Negotiation Model

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING LLC.

Masters - Tax Counseling and Tax Management

UNIVERSIDAD METROPOLITANA

Masters of Laws - International Legal Studies

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington College of Law

Attorney at Law - J.D. Equivalent

UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO
ILEANA RODRIGUEZ