I am an experienced and results-driven Project Manager with 12+ years in the life sciences space, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs on time and within budget. I thrive on translating complex regulatory and vendor requirements into operationally smooth workflows, strengthening client relationships and ensuring top-notch compliance. By blending meticulous planning with proactive risk management, I have consistently improved efficiency, managed global translation and localization initiatives, and aligned project objectives with business goals to drive client satisfaction and measurable outcomes.

Leigh Ayn Stolarz

I am an experienced and results-driven Project Manager with 12+ years in the life sciences space, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs on time and within budget. I thrive on translating complex regulatory and vendor requirements into operationally smooth workflows, strengthening client relationships and ensuring top-notch compliance. By blending meticulous planning with proactive risk management, I have consistently improved efficiency, managed global translation and localization initiatives, and aligned project objectives with business goals to drive client satisfaction and measurable outcomes.

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I am an experienced and results-driven Project Manager with 12+ years in the life sciences space, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs on time and within budget. I thrive on translating complex regulatory and vendor requirements into operationally smooth workflows, strengthening client relationships and ensuring top-notch compliance.

By blending meticulous planning with proactive risk management, I have consistently improved efficiency, managed global translation and localization initiatives, and aligned project objectives with business goals to drive client satisfaction and measurable outcomes.

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Language

French
Advanced

Work Experience

Account Manager at PPD
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Led localization strategy implementation for Thermo Fisher Scientific; aided TFS in international markets by adapting products and content to the language and culture of a global audience; managed client relationships at multiple levels; aligned account objectives with project goals to boost operational efficiency and customer success; handled regulated/global translation/compliance projects; collaborated with finance and cross-functional teams to align AOP/budget and upcoming needs.
Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific
April 1, 2013 - October 1, 2023
Managed the company's translation program across web, print, and video, delivering multilingual content for various initiatives; developed and maintained client relationships with translation vendors via Salesforce; established and managed project schedules with deadlines, dependencies, resources, and costs; led language services processes and budgets across the organization; supported planning and execution for translation/localization; maintained comprehensive project documentation in translation management systems; facilitated stakeholder meetings and status updates; conducted risk analysis and mitigation planning.
Business Analyst at Bayer Business Services
May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Conducted training on the Bayer Training Management System; provided admin support for BTMS users; analyzed forecasts in Business Excellence and Risk Management to improve accuracy; assisted audits, ensuring 100% completion and compliance; tracked and reported employee compliance.
Ad Operations Specialist at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Used ad serving systems to book ads across post-gazette.com properties; produced monthly campaign analysis; monitored delivery against contracted amounts and generated reports; coordinated with sales staff to ensure client satisfaction and ad performance; adapted quickly to new systems and procedures.
Interactive Media Project Coordinator at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Coordinated departmental projects; produced billing, expenses, revenue, budget and procurement reports; pursued new business development by researching vendors and managing contracts; supervised department customer service for advertisers and site users; conducted follow-up on special products/packages; created online directories and published content as needed; analyzed website traffic and recommended improvements.
Project Coordinator/Production Department at Dorrance Publishing Company
November 1, 2006 - April 1, 2008
Liaison between authors and the company; processed contracts through production; assisted authors with the production process; maintained daily contact with authors; sent materials for review and approval; coordinated production staff; maintained the company Access database; freelance editing and typesetting in Chicago Style (75 WPM).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Communications/French at California University of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006

Qualifications

Alpha Mu Gamma – National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education