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Deborah Brown

@deborahbrown1

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Contract Manager specializing in clinical contracts, compliance, and financial accuracy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a contract and clinical finance role where I can own contract execution, ensure payment accuracy, resolve discrepancies quickly, and partner cross-functionally to streamline approvals and strengthen forecasting.

I’m a detail-oriented Clinical Contracts and Finance professional with 10+ years supporting global clinical development programs across pharma and biotech. I manage contract lifecycle execution, site payments, and financial tracking while keeping cross-functional teams aligned across Clinical Development, Finance, Legal, and Procurement.

In my most recent role as Contract Manager, I managed contract execution, purchase orders, and invoice processing for US and UK clinical teams. I identified contract bottlenecks and implemented streamlined workflows that improved approval timelines, served as the primary liaison to external suppliers, and proactively resolved contractual issues.

Earlier, I drafted, negotiated, and executed CTAs and amendments in alignment with FMV and regulatory standards, and I reconciled site payments against clinical milestones and EDC records. I’ve also supported high-volume site payments for 300+ sites, recovered $250,000+ through targeted collections, and strengthened forecasting accuracy through precise budget tracking and reporting.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Contract Manager

Haleon

Oct 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Managed contract execution, purchase orders, and invoice processing for US and UK Clinical Development teams, improving approval timelines by streamlining workflows. Tracked contract milestones, secured PO approvals, and served as the primary liaison with external suppliers to proactively resolve contractual issues.

Contract Lifecycle Management Invoice Processing Vendor Relations Process Improvement Dispute Resolution Procurement Coordination

Clinical Trials Grant Administrator

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 (6 years)

Drafted, negotiated, and executed CTAs and amendments aligned with FMV and regulatory standards, supporting multiple concurrent studies. Managed site payments by reconciling clinical milestones against EDC records and delivered financial tracking and reporting to support accurate study forecasting.

Contract Negotiation EDC Reconciliation Financial Reporting Forecasting

Clinical Finance Assistant (Contract)

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 (4 months)

Processed site payments and prepared contract-aligned financial documentation to support clinical study operations. Researched and handled inquiries related to contract and payment requirements.

Site Payments Contract Compliance Attention To Detail Administrative Support

Grants Administrator (Contract)

PharmaNet Resources

Feb 2014 - Nov 2014 (9 months)

Reviewed clinical site payments for 300+ sites using contract-based formulas and milestone verification to ensure payment accuracy. Prepared payment request packages and coordinated approvals with project managers and finance teams.

Contract Based Payment Formulas Milestone Payment Request Packaging Approval Coordination Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

CBM Payment Administrator (Contract)

Novo Nordisk

Aug 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 2 months)

Managed clinical site payments and prevented duplicate invoices by reconciling study costs. Processed contract amendments and site payment requests in SAP, recovering over $250,000 in outstanding payments through targeted collections efforts.

SAP Payment Processing Duplicate Invoices Contract Amendments Contract Compliance