Ekaterina Wright 48 Gurley Road * Stamford, CT 06902 (212) 464-7245 * ekaterinawright23@gmail.

com

Experienced Medical Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert MANAGEMENT PROFILE A strong leader with deep medical expertise in the fields of Dermatology, Cardio vascular, and Rheumatology. Extensive history in managing medical and clinical s tudies, research, development, licensing and market launch of new medical innova tions. Core Professional Strengths: * Clinical Research & Information * Client & Vendor Management * Team Develop ment * Clinical Project Management * Build / Maintain Long-Term Relationships * Seas oned Leadership Skills * Streamline Operations * Clinical Data Verification & Submission * Meticulou s Attention to Detail * Strategic Planning & Budgeting * Adverse Event Reporting * Optimize Resourc es * Managing Integrated Project Schedules * Proactive Problem Solving / Conflict R esolution * Professional / Highly Ethical PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Rosno-Allianz, Moscow, Russia 2008 to 2009 Senior Project Manager, Health Division * Responsible for managing the entire project life cycle from initial project pl anning, budgeting through to project completion, applying medical expertise to s trategic healthcare projects. * Led project teams of 15 multifunctional specialists to on-time and on budget c ompletion effectively applying methodology, enforcing project standards and adhe ring to healthcare related regulations. * Responsible for oversight and management of external vendors. * Medical adviser for health care projects, in-house clinical health study resea rch and provided health care subject matter expertise on issues company wide, an d at board level. * Worked with marketing teams creating marketing strategies and supporting medic al research. * Formulated a convincing fundraising campaign and made persuasive presentations to investors, led the medical aspects of the due diligence process for the inve stors * Created development proposal for International Health Care and Health Insuranc e as a medical adviser. * Managed the development of clinical centers and hospitals, selecting medical e quipment, writing Standard Operating Procedures, defining and documenting the bu siness models. Raytheon Technical Services Company, Moscow, Russia 2004 to 2007 Regional Project Manager, Biotech Research Program

* Managed 20 DHHS and DTRA pre-clinical/clinical projects on drugs/vaccines deve lopment and biotechnology research from inception to project completion includin g all aspects of project planning, PI identification and protocol execution. * Oversaw all project scope definition, defining project plans, monitoring progr ess and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. * Developed and maintained relationships with major therapeutic and research ins titutions. * Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop new vaccines, created pr esentations, developed medical literature to new medical drugs, proposal writing and marketed to venture capital firms. * Subject matter expert on medical matters assisting in resolving any health car e or regulatory issues. * Provided medical expertise serving as a science and regulatory affairs liaison between KOLs, clients, and company senior management. * Organized three International Scientific Conferences related to the innovative biological pre-clinical research. * Organized training seminars to develop staff and team members in new technolog ies and procedures. * Identified potential investors for the commercialization of R&D projects.

Merck, Sharpe & Dohme, Moscow, Russia Clinical Research Monitor

2002 to 2003

* Responsible for managing II-IV phases of clinical trials, including overseeing all external projects with research institutes and clinics. Therapeutic area ex perience: cardiovascular, rheumatology. * Conducted pre-study site visits, evaluated potential clinical investigative si tes, and conducted initiation, study initiation, interim and close-out visits to assure clinical trial execution in accordance with protocol, GCP, and federal r egulation guidelines. * Prepared, reviewed, and filed clinical trial documentation; organized essentia l trial meetings; handled requests for trial related information; ordered and di stributed clinical supplies; communicated with investigative sites on matters co ncerning ongoing trials/adverse events. * Provided high quality, accurate, and timely responses to medical and pharmaceu tical inquiries in support of Merck sales team and product managers. * Verified medical data in promotional and sales materials prior to publication. * Developed a comprehensive market analysis comparing Merck products with the co mpetition. * Provided scientific support to the marketing department including queries from KOLs and comparable evaluations of various medicines and promotional materials. * Trained junior clinical monitors and sales representatives on internal procedu res and query resolution; supported sales activities. * Represented Merck in trade shows and pharmaceutical exhibitions. Central Research Institute of Dermatology and STD, Moscow, Russia 1996 to 1999 Researcher * Designed and conducted clinical research dedicated to the study and treatment of psoriasis. * Supported, provided research for the Institute's Director of Science. * Observed, and treated patients with a variety of dermatological diseases. * Designed, conducted clinical and biochemical research dedicated to the treatme nt of psoriasis. Research related to the role of lipid peroxidation and antioxid ant activity in patients with various type of diseases. * Participated in the protocol/SOP designs for other clinical studies dedicated

to psoriasis research. * Worked as assistant to PIs on dermatological research studies to collect and s ubmit clinical data to the CRFs, reviewed study compliance with source documenta tion. * Published Thesis and Articles, authored and co-authored Professional Journals, presented clinical information to scientific conferences/meetings. * Organized professional meetings/conferences at the institute; reviewed and edi ted scientific publications. TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS * UC Berkeley Extension Clinical Research Conduct and Management (certification program) (in progress) * GCP (certificate), Moscow, Russia o Clinical Research courses: FDA regulatory requirements and ICH Good Clinical P ractices EDUCATION * California State University East Bay Masters in Business Administration, MBA * Central Research Institute of Skin Disease and STD, Moscow, Russia PhD, Dermatology and STI * Russian State Medical University, Moscow, Russia MD (US equivalent; not licensed to practice medicine in the US) US Citizen