Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Honors & Awards
Timeline
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Tina Aileen Tkach

Sardinia,OH

Summary

Strategic and results-driven BD Operations leader with 15+ years of experience across global pharma and CRO organizations. Expert in harmonizing BD and operational functions, elevating pipeline visibility, and enabling cross-functional collaboration across commercial, clinical, regulatory, and medical communications teams. Recognized for operational excellence, leadership, and ability to deliver process improvement and governance supporting growth and client partnership success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director, Business Development Operations

Syneos Health
04.2018 - Current

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external clients across global markets, leveraging these partnerships to support business growth and strengthen departmental development.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Syneos Health solutions, resources, and processes to enable cross‑selling opportunities and deliver comprehensive, client‑focused solutions.
• Participate in business recruitment efforts, BD meetings, marketing initiatives, and capability presentations to advance organizational and departmental goals.
• Lead the development of RFPs, rebid RFPs, and Change in Scope (CIS) responses, providing accurate meeting assumptions, detailed budgets, and strategic recommendations.
• Partner closely with Business Development to ensure meeting planning services are fully integrated into RFP responses and Bid Defense Meetings (BDMs).
• Enhance market presence by reviewing awarded and re‑scoped studies to ensure Medical Meetings and Events are incorporated into overall clinical program strategies.
• Manage sales reporting through Salesforce and other defined tools to maintain an accurate and current pipeline.
• Track and communicate Salesforce activity—including awarded, lost, cancelled, and re‑scoped studies to ensure alignment across teams.
• Develop marketing tools and materials aligned with the trusted process to strengthen sponsor engagement, increase clinical team involvement, and support program success.
• Write strategic insight reports that analyze trends, BD performance, and marketplace dynamics to inform Business Development strategy and guide leadership decision‑making.

Program Manager, Medical Meetings & Events

Syneos Health
10.2013 - 04.2018

• Led end‑to‑end development, planning, and on‑site execution of Investigator Meetings and clinical education programs, including timeline creation, milestone management, and selection of optimal meeting locations.
• Oversaw the full proposal development process for Investigator Meetings, ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives and clinical program needs.
• Managed multiple program budgets, evaluated changes in scope, and ensured all financial adjustments aligned with client contractual agreements.
• Ensured all assigned Investigator Meetings and clinical programs were delivered within approved budget parameters while effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
• Identified, evaluated, and recommended meeting locations based on program goals, attendee needs, and cost considerations.
• Negotiated and executed contracts with airlines, hotels, and key vendors to secure competitive pricing and high‑quality services.
• Delivered comprehensive final budget analyses to sponsors, including budget‑to‑actual reporting and detailed cost‑savings summaries reflecting negotiated efficiencies.

Marketing/Proposal Manager

National Express
01.2012 - 01.2013

• Managed proposal development efforts, supporting strategic growth initiatives and competitive positioning within the transit market.
• Drew on prior experience as a Marketing Assistant and later as a Business Development Director in the nonprofit sector to strengthen client engagement and partnership development.
• Leveraged four years of pre‑sales and marketing leadership within a global clinical research organization to enhance proposal strategy, messaging, and client alignment.
• Served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Business at Thomas More College, teaching business planning, strategic planning, business writing, organizational management, and leadership.
• Provided consulting and volunteer support to multiple nonprofit organizations across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, including the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Legacy, Habitat for Humanity, and Give Back Cincinnati.
• Applied strong communication, planning, and organizational skills to support both internal teams and external partners across diverse industries.

Regulatory Proposals Specialist

INC Research
01.2008 - 01.2012

• Led proposal development and business development activities for the North American Regulatory Consulting and Submissions (REGCS) group, supporting regulatory strategy and submissions critical to global clinical trial execution.
• Partnered with Business Development to strengthen relationships with sponsors across North America and international markets, ensuring alignment with clinical program needs and regulatory pathways.
• Managed the full REGCS proposal process for North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, contributing to competitive positioning in regulatory consulting for clinical trials.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to shape regulatory solutions that supported study startup, maintenance, and submission readiness across diverse therapeutic areas.
• Developed high‑quality marketing and communications materials for REGCS, published through internal and external Kendle channels to highlight regulatory expertise and clinical trial capabilities.
• Supported business‑building initiatives that enhanced REGCS visibility and contributed to the success of global clinical development programs.

Adjunct Professor

Thomas More College
01.2005 - 01.2009

• Led and educated undergraduate students in the Department of Business at Thomas More College, delivering high‑quality instruction across core business disciplines.
• Taught courses in strategic planning, leadership, business writing and grammar, organizational management, and organizational behavior, ensuring students gained both theoretical understanding and practical, real‑world application.
• Designed and facilitated engaging coursework, discussions, and assignments that strengthened critical thinking, communication skills, and professional readiness.
• Mentored students on academic and career development, fostering confidence, clarity, and leadership capabilities in future business professionals.
• Applied industry experience to bring contemporary business challenges, case studies, and strategic frameworks into the classroom, enriching the learning environment and elevating student outcomes.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Thomas More University
01.2005

BA - Mass Communications

Eastern Kentucky University
01.1997

College Preparatory Diploma - undefined

Eastern Local High School
01.1993

Skills

  • BD Operations & Pipeline Governance
  • Salesforce CRM Optimization & Forecasting
  • RFPs, Rebids, CIS & Bid Defense Readiness
  • Budget Management & SOW Governance
  • Clinical Trial & Investigator Meeting Operations
  • Medical Communications & Program Delivery
  • Organizational Leadership & Team Development
  • Operational Excellence & Change Management
  • Executive Reporting & KPI Development
  • Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Transformed BD Operations by optimizing Salesforce workflow and improving data accuracy to accelerate pipeline movement.
  • Standardized forecast reporting, strengthening leadership visibility into pipeline performance.
  • Directed high-impact RFPs, rebids, and CIS responses, increasing competitiveness and enabling multi-million-dollar program wins.
  • Delivered global Investigator Meetings under budget through strong vendor negotiation and financial governance.
  • Developed tools and communication strategies enhancing client engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Led regulatory proposal excellence across NA, EU, and APAC, improving competitive posture for regulatory consulting.
  • Managed donor portfolios exceeding $1.1M and advanced nonprofit initiatives across regional organizations.
  • Board Trustee for Brown County Public Library, providing governance for literacy and community access initiatives.

Honors & Awards

Blazing Trails Award – Syneos Health (2022), Platinum Link Award – Syneos Health / INC Research (2018)

Timeline

Senior Director, Business Development Operations

Syneos Health
04.2018 - Current

Program Manager, Medical Meetings & Events

Syneos Health
10.2013 - 04.2018

Marketing/Proposal Manager

National Express
01.2012 - 01.2013

Regulatory Proposals Specialist

INC Research
01.2008 - 01.2012

Adjunct Professor

Thomas More College
01.2005 - 01.2009

MBA - Business Administration

Thomas More University

BA - Mass Communications

Eastern Kentucky University

College Preparatory Diploma - undefined

Eastern Local High School
Tina Aileen Tkach