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My Le

Marysville

Summary

Dynamic contract operations manager with extensive experience at Pfizer Inc., excelling in contract lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in optimizing processes and leading teams to achieve compliance and operational excellence. Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Contract Operations

Pfizer Inc.
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead the preparation, review, and execution of medium- to high-complexity contracts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely signature coordination across Business Vendor Strategy Management (BVSM)-assigned groups.
  • Direct contract negotiations within established legal guidelines and escalated non-standard terms to Legal and relevant stakeholders for resolution.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate contracting options and align on service and resourcing strategies at both global and local levels.
  • Advise stakeholders on contracting processes and systems to set clear expectations and improve operation transparency.
  • Contribute to special projects and business initiatives, ensuring alignment with BVSM compliance and business requirements.
  • Lead and oversee analysts by reviewing contract deliverable to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment with established templates and quality standards.
  • Manage day-to-day deliverable and performance of external contracts to meet operation goals.
  • Apply deep contracting expertise to independently deliver high-quality results across a broad range of assignments.

Manager, Vendor Contracts & Invoicing

Pfizer Inc.
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Served as the primary contract for contracting issues for NDA, SOWs, Consulting, MSA and Material Transfer Agreements, resolving risks through cross-functional collaboration
  • Conducted lead reviews of team deliverables, ensuring contract accuracy and compliance, and provided coaching and oversight to maintain high performance standards.
  • Supported escalations from Vendor Strategy Management, Study team and internal stakeholders, offering timely solutions to complex contract challenges
  • Managed the full lifecycle of all contracts, ensuring precise and timely documentation within Apttus, the enterprise contract management system.
  • Reviewed and reconciled vendor invoices to identify discrepancies, resulting in cost savings and improved financial accuracy across clinical study budgets
  • Contributed to regional process updates and continuous improvement efforts in alignment with Clinical Development Operations and R&D strategy.

Manager, Vendor Contracts & Invoicing

Seagen Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Served as the primary contract for contracting issues for NDA, SOWs, Consulting, MSA and Material Transfer Agreements, resolving risks through cross-functional collaboration
  • Conducted lead reviews of team deliverables, ensuring contract accuracy and compliance, and provided coaching and oversight to maintain high performance standards.
  • Supported escalations from Vendor Strategy Management, Study team and internal stakeholders, offering timely solutions to complex contract challenges
  • Managed the full lifecycle of all contracts, ensuring precise and timely documentation within Apttus, the enterprise contract management system.
  • Reviewed and reconciled vendor invoices to identify discrepancies, resulting in cost savings and improved financial accuracy across clinical study budgets
  • Contributed to regional process updates and continuous improvement efforts in alignment with Clinical Development Operations and R&D strategy.

Sr, Clinical Contract Analyst

Seagen Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Led end-to-end management of clinical site contracts and NDAs, serving as the primary liaison between Clinical Development Operations (CDO) and Legal to ensure timely contract execution.
  • Collaborated closely with legal counsel during the drafting and negotiation stages to mitigate risks associated with contractual agreements.
  • Oversaw contract lifecycle from template development through final negotiation and execution, proactively resolving issues and escalating as needed to maintain study timelines.
  • Collaborated with Study teams to develop and negotiate site-specific budgets, ensuring consistency in payment terms and alignment with study priorities to support early site activation.
  • Provided subject matter expertise and guidance to internal teams and CRO partners on contract language, budget structures, and escalation protocols to ensure alignment across global sites.
  • Conducted quality audits of contract deliverable and maintained contract tracking systems (e.g., Apttus, Janus, and SharePoint)
  • Partnered with CROs to manage outsourced site contracting, including invoice reconciliation, audit support, and resolution of budget escalations, ensuring consistency with in-house standards.
  • Contributed to process improvements by documenting workflows, training team members, and supporting the development of SOPs and best practices for clinical contracting.
  • Participated in forecasting and resource planning discussions to ensure appropriate support for study portfolios and regional contracting needs.

Clinical Contract Analyst

Seagen Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Led end-to-end management of clinical site contracts and NDAs, serving as the primary liaison between Clinical Development Operations (CDO) and Legal to ensure timely contract execution.
  • Collaborated closely with legal counsel during the drafting and negotiation stages to mitigate risks associated with contractual agreements.
  • Oversaw contract lifecycle from template development through final negotiation and execution, proactively resolving issues and escalating as needed to maintain study timelines.
  • Collaborated with Study teams to develop and negotiate site-specific budgets, ensuring consistency in payment terms and alignment with study priorities to support early site activation.
  • Provided subject matter expertise and guidance to internal teams and CRO partners on contract language, budget structures, and escalation protocols to ensure alignment across global sites.
  • Conducted quality audits of contract deliverable and maintained contract tracking systems (e.g., Apttus, Janus, and SharePoint)
  • Partnered with CROs to manage outsourced site contracting, including invoice reconciliation, audit support, and resolution of budget escalations, ensuring consistency with in-house standards.
  • Contributed to process improvements by documenting workflows, training team members, and supporting the development of SOPs and best practices for clinical contracting.
  • Participated in forecasting and resource planning discussions to ensure appropriate support for study portfolios and regional contracting needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Biology

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Public Health

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-2007

Skills

  • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
  • Drafting & Negotiating NDAs, CTAs, Consulting& Vendor Agreements
  • Contract Tracking & Workflow Optimization
  • CLM Tools & Software Proficiency (Ariba SAP, Apttus, Salesforce, Docusign, Microsoft Office, Adobe)
  • Process Optimization & SOP Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Audit and Inspection Readiness & Contract Compliance

Timeline

Manager, Contract Operations

Pfizer Inc.
05.2025 - Current

Manager, Vendor Contracts & Invoicing

Pfizer Inc.
12.2023 - 05.2025

Manager, Vendor Contracts & Invoicing

Seagen Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2023

Sr, Clinical Contract Analyst

Seagen Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2023

Clinical Contract Analyst

Seagen Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Biology

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts - Public Health

University of California, Berkeley