Amy E. Jarvis # Accomplished Manager Location United StatesDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full TimeLinks Status Actively looking Field / Industry Product & Operations * SharePreferences:Relocation: NoNotice Period: ImmediateSkill Assessments:This user has not passed any tests yet Languages: English - Report [Overview](#overview) ## About Me I am an accomplished manager with over 15 years of experience in corporate operations, pharmaceuticals, and global consulting contracting. Throughout my career, I have specialized in compliance, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization, particularly within PRA Health Sciences and Merck. I have a proven track record of streamlining processes to improve cycle times, strengthen compliance, and develop reporting dashboards that support executive decision-making. I have extensive experience planning and executing large-scale conferences with attendance ranging from 100 to 2500 participants, managing all aspects including budgets, venues, registration, and onsite operations. My leadership skills have been recognized through multiple promotions, reflecting my ability to lead teams, enforce process rigor, and ensure data accuracy. In my current role as Associate Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme, I lead the Global Site Agreements Consulting Agreements group, managing thousands of consultant agreements annually. I am a subject-matter expert in contract quality control, fair market value analysis, and compliance, and I have contributed to the development of internal platforms for due diligence and contract request submissions. Previously, I have held senior agreement specialist and program/project manager roles where I managed end-to-end contracting processes, negotiated complex agreements, and partnered with various stakeholders to align contract scopes, rates, and timelines. I have also trained teams on compliance and documentation standards and built reporting dashboards for KPI tracking. My earlier experience includes operations coordination, office management, and event planning roles where I improved reporting automation, onboarding processes, and employee engagement programs. I am recognized for my strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as my ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri Columbia, and I am proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. My core competencies include contract lifecycle management, SOP creation, stakeholder management, risk and compliance checks, team leadership, and quality control. ## Skills ### [Communication Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication-skills.md)[Project Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/project-management.md)[Problem Solving](https://jobicy.com/talent/problem-solving.md)[Time Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/time-management.md)[Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/stakeholder-management.md)[Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/leadership.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md)[Budget Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/budget-management.md)[Vendor Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/vendor-management.md)[Contract Negotiation](https://jobicy.com/talent/contract-negotiation.md)[Process Optimization](https://jobicy.com/talent/process-optimization.md)[Event Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/event-planning.md)[Employee Engagement](https://jobicy.com/talent/employee-engagement.md) ## Education University of Missouri Columbia 01/01 Bachelor of Science ## Experience Associate Director, MRL Global Site Agreements @ Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC 2024 - Present Team lead for Global Site Agreements Consulting Agreements group. Executed over 2000 yearly external consultant agreements for Merck Research Laboratories research and development engagements, including clinical trials. Developed and oversaw stamping evaluation process for contract quality control. Conducted fair market value analysis and adjustments per SOP. Subject-matter expert for internal platforms for due diligence and contract requests. Evaluated team processes for optimization. Partnered with global MSD entities to align with local requirements. Main contact for internal assessments and audits. Managed template library to ensure document currency. Senior Agreement Specialist, MRL Global Site Agreements @ Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC 2019 - 2024 Executed consultant agreements and managed contract compliance and quality control. Developed internal platforms and reporting dashboards. Partnered with global entities and stakeholders. Senior Agreement Specialist, MRL GCTO Regional Organization @ PRA Health Sciences 2019 Managed end-to-end contracting for MRL R&D headquarters engagements with global consultants. Ensured fair market value standards and compliance. Negotiated contractual language and partnered with legal, compliance, procurement, and business owners. Built and maintained KPI reporting dashboards. Trained team members on compliance and documentation standards. Agreement Specialist, MRL GCTO Regional Organization @ PRA Health Sciences 2016 - 2019 Managed contracting processes, compliance checks, and stakeholder partnerships. Program Manager, Global Expert Management Services (GEMS) @ Telerx (a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.) 2015 - 2016 Managed Merck US HQ initiated contracts under commercialized medical affairs. Collaborated with business partners for compliant contracting. Ensured adherence to compliance and fair market value standards. Supervised Project Coordinator team including quality control and training. Maintained reporting metrics accuracy. Senior Project Manager, Global Expert Management Services (GEMS) @ Telerx (a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.) 2013 - 2015 Managed contracts and compliance for global experts. Led project coordination and reporting. Project Manager, Global Expert Management Services (GEMS) @ Telerx (a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.) 2011 - 2012 Managed contracts, compliance, and project coordination. Operations Coordinator @ Flextronics 2008 - 2011 Served as office manager for Philadelphia Regional Office. Supported four sub-regions and 11 territories. Consolidated metrics into master Excel scorecards. Automated reporting for headcount audits, billables, and compliance for 300+ associates. Coordinated new hire training logistics and paperwork. Managed conversion pipeline from temp to regular employees. Administered associate bonus programs. Arranged employee appreciation events.