Kristen Heath

Currently serving as Senior Corporate Counsel, overseeing legal department operations, providing legal advice on contract negotiations, dispute resolutions, and supporting corporate initiatives. Act as a strategic advisor during clinical trials and manage negotiations with various stakeholders.

Served as Corporate Counsel, developing contracting policies and risk management strategies. Drafted and negotiated various contracts while providing training to operational teams and managing contract templates globally.

Managed the negotiation and execution of master site agreements, providing support to the Site Partnerships team and ensuring timely delivery of contract execution.

Provided legal guidance for site contracting, developed risk mitigation strategies, and updated commercial contracting templates while coordinating with study sponsors.

Oversaw site agreements and budget negotiations for therapeutic trial projects, ensuring departmental efficiency and adherence to SOPs while coordinating with international teams.

Drafted and negotiated various agreements while managing large-scale contract projects and advising business units on legal issues, including risk identification.

Evaluated claims under federal acts, conducted investigations, negotiated settlements, and drafted memoranda for the Department of Justice.

Earned a Juris Doctor degree with Health Law Honors. Served as Note Development Editor for the Indiana Health Law Review, achieved Dean’s List recognition, and was a member of the Dean’s Tutorial Society and Health Law Society.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Research Concentration. Actively participated in the First Annual Moot International Criminal Court and contributed to Headwaters Creative Arts Magazine. Engaged in an exchange program at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge.