Nadia Naweed
About Nadia Naweed
Nadia Naweed is a Senior Clinical Contracts Specialist at Arcus Bioscience, recognized for her expertise in contract management and project management within the biotechnology sector. With over a decade of experience, she has built strong partnerships to enhance contract compliance and execution.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Nadia Naweed currently serves as the Sr. Clinical Contracts Specialist at Arcus Biosciences, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing contract compliance and execution through collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Her responsibilities include managing clinical contracts and ensuring efficient contract management processes. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Clinical Contracts Specialist at Arcus Biosciences from 2020 to 2022, where she contributed to improving contract execution time by implementing best-in-class processes.
Previous Experience in Contract Administration
Nadia Naweed has extensive experience in contract administration within the biotechnology and biopharma sectors. She worked at Genentech as a Contract Administrative Associate from 2008 to 2012, where she gained foundational skills in contract management. Following this, she served as an Associate Contracts Administrator at Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Her previous roles also include positions at Clean Harbors/Genentech and Novartis, where she developed her expertise in handling budgets, accruals, and report analysis.
Education and Expertise
Nadia Naweed earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Design from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. Her educational background complements her professional experience, particularly in project management and operational detail. She possesses strong project management skills and is proficient in various systems and software, including SAP, Cobblestone, and LiveLink, which are essential for effective contract administration.
Skills in Contract Management
Nadia Naweed is recognized for her ability to provide practical and creative solutions that enhance efficiency in contract management. She has a decade of experience in the biotechnology and biopharma industries, focusing on improving contract execution time through effective processes. Her skills include training end users, particularly managers, in contract management processes, and she is known for her strong organizational capabilities and attention to operational detail.
Background in Administrative Support
Before specializing in contract management, Nadia Naweed held various administrative roles. She worked as an Executive Assistant/Office Manager at Social Policy Research Associates for nine months in 2013. Additionally, she served as a Sr. Administrative Assistant at Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in administrative support, further enhancing her capabilities in her current role.