Lisa Cortina, RN
Senior Director, Procurement at Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Registered Nurse - State of New York
Registered Nurse NY StateJan, 1992- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Nurse - State of Connecticut
State of ConnecticutJan, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Director, Procurement
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May 2022 - Present
Provide guidance and leadership in a global procurement role, including vendor and category management, strategic sourcing, procurement operations and process excellence. Provide guidance and leadership in a global procurement role, including vendor and category management, strategic sourcing, procurement operations and process excellence.
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Consulting
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Senior Procurement Consultant
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Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
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Esperion
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Of Procurement
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
Provide strategic leadership and operational support to business functions for sourcing needs in Supplier Risk Management, Contract Administration and Procurement Operations. Built and manage Procurement organization within the Finance Department of a commercial stage biotech environment. Provide strategic leadership and operational support to business functions for sourcing needs in Supplier Risk Management, Contract Administration and Procurement Operations. Built and manage Procurement organization within the Finance Department of a commercial stage biotech environment.
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Axovant Gene Therapies, Inc.
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Greater New York City Area
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Senior Director, Head of Procurement
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
Developed and unveiled inaugural Procurement Program within the Finance Department of a pre-commercial stage gene therapy biotech environment; Led effort to identify, develop, and implement Finance SOPs/Policies, managed/negotiated contracts for in-licensed gene therapies, implemented internal controls and review systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry trends Developed and unveiled inaugural Procurement Program within the Finance Department of a pre-commercial stage gene therapy biotech environment; Led effort to identify, develop, and implement Finance SOPs/Policies, managed/negotiated contracts for in-licensed gene therapies, implemented internal controls and review systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry trends
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Clinical Supply Vendor Management
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Jul 2016 - Apr 2017
Led initiatives to implement new model for master and service level agreements/contracts; Revamped vendor base into strategic and tactical level relationships; Led vendor consolidation initiatives for CMOs to affect cost savings Led initiatives to implement new model for master and service level agreements/contracts; Revamped vendor base into strategic and tactical level relationships; Led vendor consolidation initiatives for CMOs to affect cost savings
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Molecular NeuroImaging
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Project Management
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
Project managed large Core Imaging studies for CNS compounds; Developed project manager training and on-boarding program; Developed radiopharmaceutical Supply Chain Manufacturing and Distribution work streams to establish a new core offering for the company Project managed large Core Imaging studies for CNS compounds; Developed project manager training and on-boarding program; Developed radiopharmaceutical Supply Chain Manufacturing and Distribution work streams to establish a new core offering for the company
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Boehringer Ingelheim
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Germany
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Sourcing Lead - Supply Chain Services
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Jul 2010 - Jan 2015
Managed complex strategic sourcing initiatives for pharmaceutical sciences category; Led multiple global cross-functional teams for supply chain vendor selection; Developed global cost savings strategies for clinical supply services; Managed spend of $40 million for outsourced services Managed complex strategic sourcing initiatives for pharmaceutical sciences category; Led multiple global cross-functional teams for supply chain vendor selection; Developed global cost savings strategies for clinical supply services; Managed spend of $40 million for outsourced services
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Cancer Registrar
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
Project Leader for Family Registry and pedigrees to identify potential subjects; Developed and implemented new cancer awareness programs; Led program resourcing and developed curriculums and training programs to develop Registry staff Project Leader for Family Registry and pedigrees to identify potential subjects; Developed and implemented new cancer awareness programs; Led program resourcing and developed curriculums and training programs to develop Registry staff
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Pfizer
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Supply Chain Project Manager
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
Lead and manage all aspects of supply chain activities required by pre-candidate through Phase IV compounds including forecasting, budgeting, and vendor selection
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Associate Director Clinical Operations
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Jun 2004 - Jun 2007
Responsible for leading and executing all aspects of clinical trials
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PSU Reports Manager
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Jan 2000 - Jun 2004
Develop and implement operational planning activities related to writing and editing of Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) mandated for Pfizer products. Analyze and interpret safety data supporting PSURs.
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Nurse
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1995 - 1996
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Education
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Pace University
BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Walden University
Masters, International Public Health/International Health