Hi, I’m
Rebecca Sahlin
Newtown,CT
Summary
Experienced manager and problem-solver with a passion for fostering teamwork, leading by example, and inspiring others. Demonstrates exceptional customer relations skills and the ability to build strong relationships. Utilizes independent decision-making and sound judgment to drive positive outcomes for the company. Committed to leveraging training, monitoring, and morale-building expertise to increase employee engagement and elevate performance levels.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CTI
Senior Manager, Bus Ops, Laboratory Services
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prepare quotations for protocols, bid requests, study revisions, and additions using the company’s pricing tools
- Complete budget to actual reconciliations at predetermined time points throughout awarded studies
- Assist in making recommendations on desirable proposals based on established financial and operational criteria, as required
- Follow up with Business Development Directors to ensure proposals are complete and answer their needs
- Coordinate and facilitate quotation generation to ensure smooth and timely business process flow by working with appropriate staff and partner laboratories
- Assist with information request responses and proposal tracking
- Assist with the preparation of Business Development presentations
- Participate in Business Operations initiatives
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
LabConnect, LLC
Manager, Amendments
11.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Led LabConnect’s Amendments group providing management, recruiting, training, and workload distribution for the team
- Partnered with VP, Finance to ensure changes in contract scope are captured and priced in line with company pricing standards
- Worked in conjunction with Finance to ensure budgets meet company financial standards and are in compliance with the Delegation Authority Matrix
- Worked with Operations, Project Finance, and Business Development to implement an out-of-scope process and meet established turnaround times for amendment development
- Ensured all amendments were managed within Salesforce
- This includes working with outside consultants to develop and maintain necessary workflows and reports
- Assisted with reporting and metrics for senior management concerning budget amendments
- Assisted Project Management with client meetings, escalations, and negotiations related to budget amendments
- Guided Operations in regards to budget revisions based on established financial and operational criteria, as required
- Ensured process in place with Vendor Management to obtain quotes to ensure smooth and timely business process for partner laboratories
- Assisted with the development and reporting of departmental metrics for senior management concerning budget amendments
- Performed all other related duties, as assigned by VP, Finance
LabConnect, LLC
Proposal Manager
07.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Prepared quotations for protocols, bid requests, study revisions and additions’ using the company’s pricing tools
- Completed budget to actual reconciliations at predetermined time points over the course of awarded studies
- Assisted in making recommendations on desirable proposals based on established financial and operational criteria, as required
- Partnered with Business Development Directors to ensure that proposals are complete and answer their need
- Coordinated and facilitated quotation generation to ensure smooth and timely business process flow by working with appropriate staff and partner laboratories
- Assisted with information request responses and proposal tracking
- Assisted with the preparation of Business Development presentations
- Participated in Business Operations initiatives
- Performed all other related duties, as assigned
Beohringer Ingelheim through Beaufort, LLC
Clinical Associate
05.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Provided administrative operational support to Clinical Operations (CO) for trial-related activities and processes in planning, implementing, conducting and completing clinical trials, including Clinical Development & Medical Affairs (CDMA) operational support
- Coordinated and performed single and/or mass mailings/communications to sites (FedEx, electronic mailings, broadcast fax, etc.), including trial equipment and/or consumables
- Coordinated and/or supported activities associated with trial-related meetings (e.g., Investigator Meetings, Steering Committees, etc.)
- Ensured AEs/SAEs are managed and reported
- Supported Inspection Readiness activities
- Data entry and tracking of various trackers, databases and/or sharerooms (e.g., CO tracker, RDR Tracker, RDC user accounts, vendor, Drug Reconciliation, etc.)
- Supported Management of Site Records Retention
- Organized and coordinated local and/or global meetings (e.g
- Medical Sub-Team, Advisory Boards, etc.) across various OPUs, including the preparation of meeting minutes
- Assigned resource assignments and run reports in the Site Management System
- Assisted in the set-up and maintenance of share rooms
- Set-up site access
- Resolved issues regarding invoice queries
- Supported Management of Site Records retention
Purdue Pharmaceuticals through Lancesoft
Manager, Clinical Business Operations (Contract)
04.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Managed outsourced trials through various CRO’s
- Managed in-house projects across therapeutic areas to ensure study start-up is implemented in a timely manner
- Prepared, negotiated and administered clinical trial contracts
- Including, but not limited to Clinical Trial Investigator Agreements and/or Independent Consulting Agreements
- Audited contracts and budgets to ensure they are in compliance with Fair Market Value and adhere to company policy
- Organized and maintained contract records and contract files documenting contract performance and compliance
- Prepared and negotiated trial site budgets
- Processed study payments
- Participated in the Clinical Trial Team Meetings to ensure timelines are achievable and contract status is accurately reflected within the CTMS and Portal systems
- Communicated contract policy to business and clinical team members
- Prepare and administer contract correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated contract executions
- Utilized Medidata for forecasting and benchmarking
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM
Clinical Contract and Budget Senior Manager
01.2012 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Managed CRP’s
- Created a database for performance tracking
- Utilized Medidata for forecasting and benchmarking
- Built budget templates using Medidata for clinical trials
- Created a database for tracking key contract and budget elements
- Managed Contract workers and workload
- Managed in-house projects across therapeutic areas to ensure study start-up is implemented in a timely manner
- Prepared, negotiated, and administered clinical trial contracts, including, but not limited to Clinical Trial Investigator Agreements and/or Independent Consulting Agreements
- Analyzed contract requirements, special provisions, and contract terms to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies
- Audited contracts and budgets to ensure they are in compliance with Fair Market Value and adhere to company policy
- Organize and maintain contract records and contract files documenting contract performance and compliance
- Prepare and negotiate trial site budgets
- Reviewed site payments
- Review contract language and prepare standardized and routine alternative language responses to negotiate contract modifications
- Utilize established negotiation strategies and develop negotiation skills
- Communicate contract policy to business and clinical team members
- Prepare and administer contract correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and contract documentation to ensure timely and coordinated contract executions
- Ensure contract review, approval, and execution following established corporate processes and guidelines
- Liaise with legal, compliance, and clinical team disciplines for the resolution of contract issues
- Provide training to new hires as well as quarterly training to various business partners
- Create metrics reports monthly on team performance
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM YOH Contract Employee
Clinical Contracting Support Specialist
07.2010 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Quality checked (QC) documents in IDEA/CTMF for accuracy and completion
- Managed outsourced vendor
- Worked with Clinical Monitors to ensure timely completion of time points to ensure readiness for FDA submissions
- Created Operational Unit reports for Clinical Monitors
- Created reports for team members to aid in the quality check of financial disclosure documents
- Troubleshoot database issues to ensure a smooth-running process
- Trained fellow team members
- Ensured team members are accurately communicating with the Clinical Monitors when issues are found
- Acted as liaison between outsourcing company and internal BI employees
Education
Western Governors University
MSML
01.2025
Post UniversityWaterbury, CT
Bachelor’s in science (BS) from Legal Studies: Concentration: Contract and Business Law
05.2010
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data-driven decision making
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations planning
- Budget oversight
- Organizational improvement
- Budget management
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
Timeline
Senior Manager, Bus Ops, Laboratory Services
CTI
04.2023 - Current
Manager, Amendments
LabConnect, LLC
11.2021 - 04.2023
Proposal Manager
LabConnect, LLC
07.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Associate
Beohringer Ingelheim through Beaufort, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2019
Manager, Clinical Business Operations (Contract)
Purdue Pharmaceuticals through Lancesoft
04.2017 - 01.2018
Clinical Contract and Budget Senior Manager
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM
01.2012 - 05.2016
Clinical Contracting Support Specialist
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM YOH Contract Employee
07.2010 - 12.2011
Post University
Bachelor’s in science (BS) from Legal Studies: Concentration: Contract and Business Law
Western Governors University
MSML
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