Kimberlyn Ford Festi
About Kimberlyn Ford Festi
Kimberlyn Ford Festi serves as the Associate Director of Site Contracts & Budgets at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, bringing over 15 years of experience in contract management. She has held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Kimberlyn Ford Festi serves as the Associate Director of Site Contracts & Budgets at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, a role she has held since 2022. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, she has been instrumental in overseeing site contracts and budget management. Her responsibilities include coordinating contractual agreements and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Senior Manager of Clinical Contracts & Budgets at the same company from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Contract Management
Festi has extensive experience in contract management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Clinical Contracts Manager at Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. from 2017 to 2018 and later served as the Senior Clinical Contracts Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Clinical Site Agreement Liaison Manager at argenx from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier roles include Sr. Contract Analyst at PRA Health Sciences and Contracts Administrator at Nature Publishing Group.
Education and Expertise
Kimberlyn Ford Festi studied Legal Studies at Harvard Extension School from 2006 to 2008. She also completed a course in Advanced Project Management Knowledge Skills and Software at William George Associates in 2010. In 2012, she attended a course on Drafting More Effective Contracts at MCLE. Her educational background complements her over 15 years of experience in contract management, where she has developed strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Professional Skills and Capabilities
Festi has a proven track record of coordinating teams to meet tight deadlines and manage deliverables effectively. She possesses strong problem-solving capabilities and is solution-oriented, focusing on high-quality outcomes and business profit. Her extensive experience in contract management has equipped her with exceptional skills in negotiation and compliance, making her a valuable asset in the pharmaceutical industry.