Yana Levin
Gilmanton,NH
Summary
Clinical Outsourcing professional with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, focusing on contract negotiation and vendor relationship management. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to enhance clinical financial planning and streamline outsourcing processes, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Committed to fostering innovation and strategic partnerships to boost operational efficiency and drive superior outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Outsourcing Manager
KURA Oncology
08.2020 - Current
- Lead research and development contracting, managing vendor relations for clinical trials.
- Skilled in negotiation, ensuring optimal cost, time, and quality in outsourcing.
- Resolved complex contract issues, maintaining project timelines, and quality standards.
- Implemented standardized tools, improving consistency in outsourcing practices
- Develop detailed RFP/RFI documents, balancing cost, time, and quality considerations.
- Analyze and optimize outsourcing strategies for enhanced efficiency
- Spearhead the implementation of new tools and templates, enhancing outsourcing and contracting processes across multiple studies.
Senior Outsourcing Consultant
PRA Health Sciences
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Streamlined vendor selection and contract execution for clinical trials, significantly reducing time-to-start and optimizing budgets and timelines
- Partnered with global functions to implement strategic outsourcing policies, aligning contract management with organizational goals for enhanced project delivery
- Led complex Category Management projects, driving innovation in rapid sourcing and providing expertise on strategic policies for clinical outsourcing
- Enhanced global outsourcing strategies, improving contract management efficiency and ensuring timely, cost-effective, high-quality study outcomes
- Designed and implemented benchmarking tools for CRO and other clinical vendors, strengthening cost validation across multiple operational areas
Manager, Clinical Financial Planning
Biogen
Cambridge, USA
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Managed $1B clinical program finances, maintaining expenses within 1% of forecasts
- Fostered cross-departmental synergy to refine forecasting methodologies across multiple clinical studies, driving data-driven decision making
- Led development of tools for Clinical Trial Value committee, improving approval processes
- Optimized contract and finance workflows, significantly improving PO and invoice management, resulting in streamlined operations and cost savings
- Led a team of three financial planners, overseeing and managing their annual reviews and supporting professional and personal growth
Clinical Outsourcing and Contract Vendor Planning Manager
Acceleron Pharma
Cambridge, USA
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Directed clinical outsourcing strategy, enhancing vendor selection and management processes
- Executed contract negotiations, optimizing budget and vendor partnerships for clinical trials
- Implemented RFI/RFP processes, improving operational efficiency and vendor alignment
- Managed financial projections and invoice reconciliation, ensuring budget adherence
- Facilitated collaboration with CROs, Sites, and Labs, driving successful project outcomes
Director, Proposal and Contract Development
Battelle CRO
Newton, USA
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Led proposal department, enhancing contract processes for pharma and biotech sectors
- Managed clinical contract execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Initiated RFP processes, contributing to successful competitive bidding outcomes
- Developed proposals for government and commercial drug development projects
- Strengthened business operations through strategic contract management
Marketing Associate/Sr. Business Analyst
PAREXEL International
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Drafted proposals and contracts for clinical trials in pharma and biotech sectors
- Negotiated budgets and contracts, ensuring optimal financial management
- Collaborated on marketing initiatives, enhancing company visibility at trade shows
- Coordinated oncology clinical trials, ensuring compliance and efficiency
- Supported VP in strategic marketing, contributing to successful press releases
Education
MBA - Finance
Suffolk University
Boston, MA01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
01.1999
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- CRO/Vendor and Site contracts
- Deadline-oriented
- Customer service-oriented
- Project management
- Staff training/development
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Budget development and management
- Financial records oversight
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team leadership
Timeline
Senior Outsourcing Manager
KURA Oncology
08.2020 - Current
Senior Outsourcing Consultant
PRA Health Sciences
01.2017 - 08.2020
Manager, Clinical Financial Planning
Biogen
01.2011 - 01.2017
Clinical Outsourcing and Contract Vendor Planning Manager
Acceleron Pharma
08.2008 - 10.2010
Director, Proposal and Contract Development
Battelle CRO
05.2007 - 06.2008
Marketing Associate/Sr. Business Analyst
PAREXEL International
01.2001 - 01.2007
MBA - Finance
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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