Kelli Kotzen

Contracts Manager @EDA Contractors, Inc.

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Kelli Kotzen is a seasoned Legal and Human Resources Management Professional with over 12 years of expertise in legal and transactional contracts. Currently serving as the Manager of Contracts, Compliance & Insurance at EDA Contractors, Inc., Kelli excels in preparing, reviewing, and organizing transaction documentation, as well as streamlining contract management systems and policies. Her extensive experience spans various roles, including Manager of Human Resources & Contracts Management, Senior Paralegal, and Marketing & Transactional Paralegal. Kelli is an expert in Master Services Agreements, IT Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, and Coaching. Her comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience make her a highly effective administrator and negotiator, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and ensuring compliance.

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Work Background

EDA CONTRACTORS, INC.Manager of Contracts, Compliance, and Insurance

Sep. 2023Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States

Leibowitz LLCMarketing & Transactional Paralegal

Aug. 2019• Assist Attorney with drafting, analyzing and reviewing contracts in clinical trials space, including clinical trial agreements, budgets, CRO & core lab agreements, physician consulting agreements, DMC, informed consent, HIPAA authorization, business associate, GDPR, and other research- related and commercial agreements • Assist Attorney with research and analysis of regulatory and industry issues • Assist Attorney in drafting client communications • Marketing assistance – draft and design marketing materials, web site development content; interface with web site developer • Maintain confidentiality of client information • Other duties as assigned by attorney

EDA CONTRACTORS, INC.Manager Human Resources & Sr. Paralegal

Aug. 2019 - Sep. 2023Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States• Manage benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees. • Manage recruitment effort for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, students and temporary employees; and writes and places advertisements. • Support senior leadership in talent acquisition and recruitment processes. • Manage employee onboarding and helps organize training and development initiatives. • Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics and resolves issues and concerns. • Promote HR programs to create an efficient, caring, and conflict-free workplace. • Manage and develops, improvement and implementation of human resource policies. • Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities. • Ensure compliance with labor regulations. • Prepare and maintain the employee handbook. • Administer and monitor the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. • Recommends and participates in developing new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department. • Maintain human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database. • Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations. • Support the Culture department in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience. • Maintain ongoing relationships with employment agencies to ensure the selection of the most qualified candidates. • Assist General Counsel in all stages of the company’s transactions and with the preparation of documents including, but not limited to, construction agreements, service agreements, and insurance.

Endo PharmaceuticalsSenior Paralegal

Aug. 2018 - Aug. 2019Malvern, Pennsylvania- Supported and managed contract requests and negotiations for Global IT, Research and Development, Manufacturing and Facilities - Supported Sr. Counsel with State/Corporate Licensing matters to ensure proper licensing to manufacture and distribute product throughout the United States - Created and updated contract templates - Key team member in management/creation of an updated/streamlined contract policy - Vital legal partner in creation and updating of contract management system - Key in streamlining contract processes within R&D Medical Affairs and Medical Information - Supported R&D MA & MI with drafting and negotiating ISRs (Investigator Sponsored Research Agreements), CDAs, MSAs, SOWs and Relationship Checks - Reviewed, drafted/prepared and negotiated CDAs, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Letters of Intent, Equipment Install/Purchase Agreements, License Agreements, IT Agreements and Software Services Agreements (SaaS)

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.Transactional/Contracts Paralegal

Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2018Horsham, PA- Supported Vice President and General Counsel with various projects including management of vendor relationships, real estate matters, complex search requests, supply agreement analyses, organized and coordinated the annual indemnity report and the quarterly product donation report; - Supported Executive Counsel with IT, procurement, professional services, business development, NDA, in/out licensing, real estate, government affairs, supply, quality and pharmacovigilance, HR, bankruptcy, and a variety of other commercial/business agreements; - Reviewed, negotiated and prepared Master Services Agreements, SOWs, Letters of Intent, License Agreements, IT Agreements; Software and License Agreements and Indemnification Letters; -Assisted with mergers, acquisitions and transactions; -Created and updated contract templates; -Maintained VDR, upload, set permissions and maintained relationships with vendors; -Supervised daily activities of contracts coordinators and independent contractors; -Managed uploading of Teva Global Operations contracts into database/legal drive (SharePoint);

Griswold Home CareParalegal

Aug. 2014 - Jun. 2015Plymouth Meeting, PA-Supported the SVP and General Counsel with review of Franchise Agreements, Client and Caregiver Agreements, CDAs, Franchisee Forms, marketing material review and correspondence; -Prepared/reviewed CDAs, Franchise Agreements, Client and Caregiver Agreements, -Vendor Agreements/Contracts, Franchisee forms and correspondence; -Reviewed and edited marketing materials in order to be compliant with State and Federal laws related to employment status; -Supported the VP of Compliance with ensuring that all documentation was compliant with specific state regulations, maintained franchise database and confirmed Franchisee forms were uploaded and available; -Reviewed various states regulations and update compliance manuals; -Organized and uploaded documents to database system for corporate office and franchisees to access; -Worked with intranet provider to resolve issues with intranet system; -Reviewed and maintained accuracy of database; -Managed daily activities of independent contractor; -Performed general office duties;

Wisler Pearlstine, LLPParalegal

Feb. 2008 - Aug. 2010Supported the Education Law Group; -Prepared various pleadings in preparation for trial; -Organized exhibit binders in preparation for Due Process Hearings; -Transcription as needed; -Performed general office duties as requested

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