Rachel Schmidt

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EDUCATION

ABOUT RACHEL SCHMIDT

Over 13 years\' experience in pharmaceutical development and clinical research within global matrix teams to develop and deliver medicines of value. More than five years\' working in clinical research including project and program management and clinical operations, and more than eight years’ experience scientific/technical background in pharmaceutical drug discovery. Areas of focus in clinical research include oncology/hematology including cell therapies (TCR and CAR-T) and endocrinology Experience in business operations, project, and Sponsor management, proposal (RFP/RFI), budget, bid defense development, and scientific/technical background in pharmaceutical drug discovery. A key leader and contributor on project teams exhibiting a proven track record of high performance and ability to problem solve, multi-task, and innovate. •Initiate/maintain successful relationships with world-wide scientific consultants, therapeutic teams, and vendors •Leader of matrix teams in both project/study management level and large teams with senior management •Ability to provide scientific expertise and curiosity to support therapeutic teams, client development, and pipeline analyses for large pharma partner •Proven track record of prioritizing critical initiatives and deliverables with autonomy in a fast paced environment •Proposal development (RFP), contracts, bid defense preparations, and budget estimates for clinical trials global, multi-region, multi-studies/programs in excess of $30M •Strong organizational, planning, critical thinking, and communication skills •Compose technical reports and presentations for scientific meetings/conferences, journal publications, and Sponsor engagements