Amy Link

About Amy Link

26 years of clinical research industry experience in numerous therapeutic areas with a focus in respiratory diseases: ILDs (IPF, PH-ILD), PAH, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB), asthma, COPD, RSV, and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Also experienced in diabetes, hypertension, critical care (trauma, sepsis), and infectious diseases. Comprehensive expertise in the proposal development process, contributing to business expansion and client decision-making.Develop operational execution strategies and integrate key messages into proposal deliverables.Devise problem-solving plans in collaboration with key stakeholders, aligning operational strategies with commercial objectives.Collaborate on budget development and provide strategic guidance.Provide operational strategy and execution input, establish KPIs, and disseminate strategies.Foster collaboration within a global multi-company matrix environment, establishing efficient processes.Support operational escalation processes and guide the commercial strategy team.Propose recommendations and action plans for cross-functional success.Optimize opportunities and enhance customer relationships.Manage diverse respiratory indications and other therapeutic areas.Resolve complex operational and budgetary issues, implement risk mitigation measures, and establish risk-reward tolerance thresholds.A dedication to excellence, strong collaboration, therapeutic understanding, and focused determination are evidenced by my year-over-year success rates in the top 5% of all operational strategists, along with my contribution to over 150 study awards for TFS\'s CRG over the past 9 years.

Experience

1. Operational Strategy Sr Director

   Thermo Fisher Scientific

   Dec 2021 — Present · Johnson City, TN, US

   Hold a pivotal role in the end-to-end proposal development process, contributing to business growth and client decision-making. Responsible for the development of comprehensive operational execution strategies and incorporation of key messages into proposal deliverables. Devise problem-solving plans to ensure successful proposal outcomes working in collaboration with key internal stakeholders to align operational strategies with commercial objectives. Collaborate with functional roles for budget development guidance aligning to key strategic solutions. Provide comprehensive operational strategy and execution input for proposals, disseminating operational strategies and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs). Foster collaboration within a global multi-company matrix environment, establishing efficient processes for successful operational execution and delivery. Support operational escalation processes and provide guidance to the commercial strategy team. Contributed to cross-functional satisfaction by proposing recommendations and action plans for overall process success. Provide direction and recommendations to optimize opportunities and enhance customer relationships. Accountable for effectively resolving intricate operational and budgetary issues by leveraging extensive expertise in the therapeutic domain, applying professional concepts, and aligning strategies with organizational goals. This includes implementing risk mitigation measures and establishing risk-reward tolerance thresholds.

Education

• Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

  BS - Medical Technology, Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank

  1995 — 1996

• Meredith College

  BS - Biology, Biology / Chemistry

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Ms Project
• Clarity
• CRO
• Collaboration
• 21 Cfr
• Ms Excel Pivot Tables
• Infectious Diseases
• Powerpoint
• Leadership
• Ich-Gcp
• Strategic Planning
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Project Planning
• Clinical Research
• Global Management
• Financial Mgmt
• Project Management
• Clinical Trials
• Edc
• Ctms