Michele Garrett Heim
Associate Director - Clinical Vendor Management & Outsourcing Gossamer Bio
Michele Garrett-Heim is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive expertise in contract negotiation, cost reduction and avoidance, and vendor governance. She has led end-to-end RFI and RFP processes to drive efficiency and compliance while ensuring value-driven supplier partnerships. Michele also brings deep experience in aggregate spend and state reporting, as well as healthcare fraud and abuse prevention—bridging procurement excellence with regulatory integrity across complex healthcare environments.
Seminars
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Maximizing Value in CRO Partnerships: Smarter Budgeting, Cost Optimization & Contract Negotiation Strategies
12:00 pm
- Implementing effective budgeting frameworks to forecast study costs accurately and identify hidden savings opportunities
- Applying data-driven approaches to negotiate stronger terms with existing CRO partners while maintaining collaboration and quality
- Leveraging long-term relationship management to drive continuous cost reductions without compromising scientific or operational outcomes
