Experience

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  Bicara Therapeutics

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

  • Senior Contracts Manager

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

    Responsible for oversight, review, negotiation and management of all day-to-day legal contracts for clinical stage biotech developing first-in-class therapies for cancer patients through a dual approach of well-validated, tumor-targeting antibodies with the power of tumor-microenvironment (TME) modulators. Reporting to Chief Legal Officer and supporting the broader leadership and clinical team, synthesize and streamline communication and negotiation processes with all key stakeholders in support of Bicara's mission to bring treatments to people living with cancer, including those who have developed resistance to widely used first- and second-line therapies, for substantial and durable benefit.

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  Rheos Medicines

  • Manager, Contracts and Corporate Communications

    • Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

    Manage all aspects of legal and corporate communications for growing biotech, developing next-generation therapeutics for patients with autoimmunie and inflammatory disease through a precision medicine approach. Working directly with General Counsel, VP of Finance, and broader scientific and business development teams to draft, review, process, negotiate and manage all contractual agreements and support General Counsel with IP management across the organization, while concurrently building the Corporate Communications function, supporting Rheos's Chief Operating Officer and entire Executive Team. Manage press releases, front-facing messaging, website development and news flow related to publications, speaking engagements, corporate culture, recruiting, patient advocacy etc. Develop internal processes and work-flow for all contractual agreements and corporate communications initiatives throughout the company. Leverage depth of knowledge from legal role across all touchpoints in the organization related to business relationships, scientific collaborations, R&D and lead programs to clarify, synthesize and articulate Rheos's groundbreaking work to the broader biotech and scientific industry.

  • Contracts Administrator

    • Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

    Contracts Administrator for growing biotech developing therapeutics for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disease. Responsible for drafting, review, processing, negotiation and management of contractual agreements across the organization. Work directly with VP of Finance, General Counsel, scientific team leads, business development, executive team and outside legal counsel in a fast-paced environment with touch points at every level of the company. Developed internal process and work-flow for all contractual agreements throughout the company. Support General Counsel in coordinating with internal teams and executive leadership for in-depth negotiations of all types across all stages of development.

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  Cove Hill Partners

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer & Operations Team

    • Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Maternity Leave Coverage - Part-Time Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and extended Operations team including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Offer for small Private Equity firm. Supported the COO with all details of day to day operations in addition to special projects. Overflow support for other EAs and Office Manager in office of about 25 employees. Working in office and remote.

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  Gritstone bio

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

  • Administrative Assistant/Assistant to Office Manager

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

    Part-Time administrative assistant at busy start-up biotech company specializing in developing next generation immunotherapies in the fight against cancer. Supported the day-to-day running of Gritstone’s Cambridge office of 40 employees. Supported Office Manager and HR Associate Director with general administrative needs, hiring processes and additional support for C-Suite executives.

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  Emerson College

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Affiliated Performing Faculty - Department of Performing Arts

    • Jan 2018 - May 2018
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Taught Music Analysis II course to Junior level BFA Musical Theater majors within the Department of Performing Arts. This course explored the connection between detailed analysis and performance and examined selections from the Broadway repertoire in order to gain a better understanding of how a theatre song creates a sense of drama. Assignments focused on the analysis of the fundamental elements of musical style and how these elements work with lyrics to create dramatic structure, character development and propel the storytelling of a musical theatre work.

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  Dean College

  • Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

  • Program Coordinator of Vocal Studies, Assistant Professor of Theatre

    • Sep 2014 - Aug 2017
    • Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

    As Head of the Voice Program, leadership responsibilities included development and implementation of the vocal training curriculum for musical theatre and theatre majors within a 4-year baccalaureate theatre program. Developed and taught voice and speech, fundamentals of vocal training group voice class and musical theatre repertoire and song performance courses to all students in Dean College’s performing arts programs especially musical theatre singers. Taught studio voice and led the voice faculty in development of unified requirements for all students enrolled in voice lessons, including developmentally leveled repertoire requirements, juries, recitals, and masterclasses as fulfillment of degree requirements. Coached all solo lead singers cast in each musical production weekly throughout each production period as part of the production team. Coordinated guest masterclasses, lectures, attendance at vocal competitions and senior showcase presentations. Developed a culture where vocal wellness, focused vocal training and balanced vocal development become the shared values of all students in the department and where these values were nurtured and reinforced through a detailed, balanced training curriculum yielding healthy, well-trained singers.

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  New England Conservatory of Music

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Chair, Voice Department - Preparatory School

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2015
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Responsibilities included student/teacher placement, development and annual coordination of masterclass series, department recitals and new course curriculum, including new musical theater courses, class piano for singers. Recruited new faculty and engaged guest faculty for special advanced masterclasses, acted as liaison between students, parents and voice faculty. Partnered with Director and Dean of The Preparatory School for future course & departmental development, created continuing education opportunities for faculty and collaborated with other departments in the Prep School for special events, productions, concerts, and masterclasses. Represented the pre-college Prep Voice department as a member of the Faculty Council for Preparatory & Continuing Education divisions

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  Olie biologique

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Assistant to the President, Operations Coordinator & Marketing Associate

    • May 2007 - Apr 2014
    • New York, New York, United States

    Assisted marketing producer/entrepreneur with conception, pitch, production, package sourcing, marketing, website development and administration, copywriting, branding and editing for the organic skin care start-up, Olìe biologique, LLC.

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  TuneSat, LLC

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Operations & Administrative Coordinator

    • Nov 2008 - Jul 2009
    • New York, New York, United States

    Assisted CEO, President, EVP and CIO in development of music technology start-up with audio fingerprinting technology offered to track and report usage of commercial music in broadcast television and radio. Assisted in all areas of business development. Developed brand identity and marketing materials. Created and maintained client files along with contract administration. Directed and maintained accountability for all client follow-up and new business development. Developed and maintained company database. Worked with team of executives to target new marketing opportunities.

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  New York University

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Adjunct Faculty - Voice

    • Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
    • New York, New York, United States

    Taught studio voice at the undergraduate and graduate level to classical and musical theater voice performance majors. Worked in collaboration with Director of Voice Department to distinguish and mentor students in need of vocal rehabilitation and intervention. Singer preparation and attendance at departmental performances, juries, competitions and auditions.

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  Handel Group®

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Assistant to the President of Media and Marketing

    • May 2007 - May 2008
    • New York, New York, United States

    Assisted President of Media & Marketing of Business and Personal Coaching firm in preparing all written materials for public. Daily editing, proofreading and copywriting of training, teaching and marketing materials. Edited and prepared all content for website. Assisted in developing new public identity and marketing campaign.

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  Kentucky Small Business Development Center

  • Lexington, KY

  • Assistant To The Director - Kentucky Environmental Assistance Program

    • Oct 2001 - Aug 2002
    • Lexington, KY

    Supported Director and staff of four in daily running of non-profit environmental assistance program for KY small business owners within University of KY Small Business Development Center. Assiste Marketing and Promotions Specialist, served as Assistant Editor of newsletter, prepared copy for press releases, newsletters, mailings and special projects. Traine staff and assisted in development of new client database.