Marina L.

About Marina L.

Hi, I am a seasoned executive in logistics and transportation management, I bring a…

Experience

1. Director Central Labs Logistics and Program Management

   Frontage Laboratories, Inc

   Apr 2018 — Present · Exton, PA, US

   Clinical Trial Logistics• Establish best practices and procedures for global clinical trial logistics.• Develop strategic business partnerships with global couriers to reduce costs and provide efficiency• Coordinate domestic and international sample shipments for global clinical trials in conjunction with the Project Managers and Sample Management Teams• Develop and maintain effective inventory management solution for global logistics services• Aid senior Central Lab management with growth opportunities locally and internationally, including but not limited to, in-house kitting capabilities, international kitting capabilities, shipping partners.• Work with Director of Project Management to develop lean kitting process and effective communication between teams• Participate in project budget discussions, lending expertise on shipping lanes and associated costsOperational Oversight• Participate and communicate effectively in project and department meetings• Collaborate with finance on annual audits of project-based revenue• Preparing departmental budgets and monitoring budget performance in conjunction with leadership• Develop processes and procedures and ensure compliance among the logistics teamQuality Oversight• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures• Enforce and adhere to safety and quality procedures• Oversee Quality Control processes for the logistics team• Maintain working knowledge regarding phase I-IV clinical trials, FDA regulations/ICH guidelines, and other pertinent regulations.Personnel Oversight• Assigns and balances workload in department• Mentor and coach staff, facilitate training of new hires, participate in staff meetings and huddles• Responsible for personnel relations, including, but not limited, to hiring, annual reviews, promotions, and employee disciplinary actions• Works closely with Central Lab leadership to ensure employee engagement, department alignment and agility, and to establish and improve processes.

Education

• Lion Technology

  Other, IATA HAZMAT

• Wharton Executive Education

  Global Supply Chain Management, Global Supply Chain Management

• Busuu

  Other, Second Language Learning - Mandarin

• AI certificate

  Other, AI technology