Angela Melton
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Prepared to drive impactful outcomes and lead projects to success.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
CTI Central Laboratory
04.2023 - Current
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
Associate Director, Project Management
Precision for Medicine
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Led teams of up to 12 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Led teams of up to 12 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Manager/Principal Program, Project Management
PPD Central Laboratory
01.2012 - 04.2021
- Manages and motivates project management staff. Recruits, trains, develops, and assesses employees’ performance. Writes, evaluates, amends and deploys procedures and SOPs in global alignment. Monitors SOP and key task compliance.
- Serves as chief liaison between sponsor and all PPD internal departments performing the required tasks during the conduct of the study. Controls, manages and delegates day-to-day activities during the course of the clinical trial to resolve any issues and answer queries.
- Conducts regular face-to-face client meetings and continuously addresses client concerns and interprets needs in order to increase client satisfaction.
- Manages client and/or program level oversight and relationship to pro-actively address needs, expectations and modifications across similar studies.
- Establishes and advocates high-level of customer service for clients and programs to support continued service and growth of relationship.
- Plans and supports workflow of team members. Performs as a mentor and trainer, identifies and coaches on areas for development and efficiencies in performing tasks. Authors, reviews, revises and implements relevant procedural documents.
- Serves as a back-up for the Associate Director PM, when needed and advises on action plans.
Principal Program Manager, Project Management
Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Design, implementation, management and training of the pre-clinical protocol process for all post candidate selection oncology compounds.
- Oncology grant and contract management
- PGx sample management for oncology compounds. Data mining and database report generation for sample analysis for the PGx group. Vendor Management.
- Sharepoint Administrator/Content/Site Steward – Design/interface/implementation/content/access/training for the Oncology Business Unit
- Medical Congress/Exhibit Project Management
- Vendor Management
Project Manager
DCL Medical Laboratories
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Provided project management services for pharmaceutical company’s clinical trials.
- Data generation and reporting out of a Sequel Server via Access queries.
- Interface with end users/IT on retro validation of clinical database to include coordinating, implementation and troubleshooting, testing, validation and user manual documentation.
- Management of support staff – Division of Pharmaceutical Studies
Education
Business Management
Johnson County Community College
05-1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- LIMS and CTMS Systems
- Smart Sheets
- Time Management
- Vendor Management
- Cross Functional Team Collaboration
- Budgetary Knowledge/Cost Control
- Key Client Contact
- Scope management
- Training and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Languages
English (fluent)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
CTI Central Laboratory
04.2023 - Current
Associate Director, Project Management
Precision for Medicine
04.2021 - 06.2023
Manager/Principal Program, Project Management
PPD Central Laboratory
01.2012 - 04.2021
Principal Program Manager, Project Management
Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals
01.2008 - 01.2011
Project Manager
DCL Medical Laboratories
01.2003 - 01.2008
Business Management
Johnson County Community College
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