Leah Kigondu
Associate Project Manager at Thermofisher Scientific
Business Administration at Royal Holloway University of London
Kenya
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Associate Project Manager at Thermofisher Scientific
Highly organized and detail-oriented Project management professional with more than 4 years of experience sparing thorough, Start-up ecosystem, Non-profit and public sector. Key team player in stakeholder management and engagement, product development support, events planning and management, training and workshop coordination, partner engagement, management of technical teams and industry linkages. Focused and attentive staff member with good administrative, organizational and problem-solving abilities, agile and always ready to dive in and learn in the process.
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Thermofisher Scientific
Associate Project Manager
January 2022 - Present
Managed end-to-end logistics for clinical trial supplies
Coordinated technical and service aspects of projects
Organized and delivered training to operational team members
Investigated non-conformances and client complaints
Delivered high level of service to clients
Checked compliance and regulatory requirements
Thermofisher Scientific
Associate Project Manager
January 2022 - Present
Managed end-to-end logistics for clinical trial supplies, including imports from multiple countries, exports from Kenya to other sub-Saharan African countries, and site shipments
Coordinated technical and service aspects of projects, collaborating with global project managers to develop specifications and manage documentation
Ensured all services met study requirements and were completed in a timely manner to satisfy client needs
JKUAT Enterprise Limited
Project Assistant
June 2020 - December 2021
Wrote and compiled reports, as well as assisted in proposal writing
Assisted in stakeholder engagement and management
Supported project management activities
Coordinated communication between stakeholders
Provided administrative services
Managed quality and client deadlines
Supported the recruitment process for technical staff
Contributed to the development of a national survey work-plan
Identified partner suppliers
JKUAT Enterprise Limited
Project Assistant
June 2020 - December 2021
Wrote and compiled reports
Assisted in stakeholder engagement and management
Supported project management activities
Coordinated communication between stakeholders
Provided administrative services
Supported the recruitment process for technical staff
Contributed to the development of a national survey work-plan
Identified partner suppliers to build capacity
JKUAT Enterprise Limited
Project Assistant
June 2020 - December 2021
Wrote and compiled reports, as well as assisted in proposal writing for various projects
Assisted in stakeholder engagement and management across multiple projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
Supported project management activities including training, recruitment of staff, research, baseline surveys, event management, and organizational development
Afya Plan
Program Manager
January 2020 - June 2020
Developed a pilot project plan to test the Afya app
Built partnerships and collaborations
Identified funding opportunities and managed the application process
Improved the success of the program
Met with customers and prospective business partners
Conducted market research
Afya Plan
Program Manager
January 2020 - June 2020
Developed a pilot project plan to test the Afya app
Built partnerships and collaborations
Identified funding opportunities and managed the application process
Improved the success of the program by making proactive adjustments
Met with customers and prospective business partners
Conducted market research
Afya Plan
Program Manager
January 2020 - June 2020
Developed a pilot project plan to test the Afya app, designed to facilitate community access to healthcare without financial barriers
Implemented and managed the pilot project, overseeing its execution and evaluating its effectiveness
Built partnerships and collaborations with hospitals, financiers, and insurance companies to support the implementation and sustainability of the Afya app
Chaptr Global
Head of Strategic Partnership and Ecosystem Liaison
September 2018 - December 2019
Worked closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements
Assisted in product development
Developed the sales funnel
Developed business documents and strategies
Organized outreach programs and participated in startup programs
Organized workshops and training events
Recruited interns and provided mentorship
Maintained and updated all project-related documents
Sourced technical expertise as needed
Chaptr Global
Head of Strategic Partnership and Ecosystem Liaison
September 2018 - December 2019
Worked closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements
Assisted in product development
Developed the sales funnel
Developed business documents and strategies
Organized outreach programs
Organized workshops and launch events
Recruited interns and provided mentorship
Maintained and updated all project-related documents
Supported product development by sourcing technical expertise
Chaptr Global
Head of Strategic Partnership and Ecosystem Liaison
September 2018 - December 2019
Worked closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements, guiding the development of products tailored to address those needs
Developed the sales funnel to effectively manage and nurture potential clients, guiding them through the sales process from initial contact to conversion
Organized multiple workshops and launch events for Chaptr courses, contributing to the company's educational initiatives and enhancing its presence in the market
Pacemaker International
Project Assistant Intern
September 2017 - December 2017
Created content to be used in training programs, contributing to the development of educational materials and resources
Initiated strategic partnerships with different institutions and organizations, fostering collaboration and support for Pacemaker International's initiatives
Planned recruitment for volunteers for the next cohort, ensuring the availability of necessary human resources for project implementation
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