Jennifer Petric-Spence
Senior Director of Contracts @Caris Life Sciences
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Contracts @Caris Life Sciences
Irving, TX, US
Caris provides cancer patients and oncologists with comprehensive molecular information.In this role, I oversee the contract lifecycle management, including high-value, complex commercial and vendor agreements. Administer drafting, review, and approval of over 40 contracts weekly. Collaborate with the general counsel to ensure contracts comply with regulatory changes and align with the organization’s legal strategy; build and maintain relationships.Selected Highlights:• Exceeded performance goals; recognized with four “Going Above and Beyond” Awards.• Enhanced contract management efficiencies by streamlining policies, processes, and workflows; increased the monthly contract rate from 40 to 240 (500%) and ensured the contract and approval processes were audit proof.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
SKILLS
ABOUT JENNIFER PETRIC-SPENCE
Summary As an accomplished Contract Management Executive, I’ve consistently excelled in leading contract management teams and strategies while serving as a trusted legal advisor to leadership. I specialize in administering contract negotiations, risk management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legal standards. I am also skilled in driving process improvements, cultivating key relationships and partnerships, and building and leading high-performing teams. Areas of Expertise Contract Management • Strategic Negotiations • Risk Management • Compliance Management • Vendor & Client Relationship Management • Project & Program Management • Product Management • Financial Analysis • Team Building & Leadership • High Performance Culture • Training & Development • Coaching & Mentoring • Process Improvement & Automation • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Strategic Planning & Execution • Customer Service • Change Management • and more… Key Achievements Consistently surpassed performance goals, earning multiple accolades. Enhanced contract management efficiencies by streamlining policies, processes, and workflows; increased the monthly contract completed rate from 40 to 240 (500%). Successfully led numerous key projects and teams, including transitioning 200K travel agents to a new point-of-sale application, and launching a new model enabling low-cost carriers to engage for the first time. Managed annual pricing strategies for over 300 airlines, driving significant annual revenue. Developed team members into advanced roles through structured coaching and mentoring.
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