Ako H
Contracts Manager at Xencor | San Diego, California, United States
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Ako H currently serves as a Contracts Manager at Xencor, where she plays a pivotal role in streamlining the company's contractual processes to support innovative biopharmaceutical development. In this capacity, Ako oversees the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide array of vendor and partner agreements, ensuring alignment with Xencor’s strategic objectives and compliance standards. Her expertise in managing the full contract lifecycle—from initial proposal review through to final execution and archival—helps mitigate risks and foster strong, collaborative relationships with external vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
At Xencor, Ako has led several key projects focused on optimizing contract workflows and implementing best practices in contract management. Her proficiency with Ironclad, the contract management system, enables her to maintain a comprehensive and accessible contract repository, facilitating efficient retrieval and audit readiness. Her cross-cultural communication skills and fluency in Japanese have been instrumental in negotiating international agreements, particularly with Japanese partners and vendors, fostering seamless collaboration across global teams.
With her PMP certification and extensive background in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, Ako brings a strategic mindset to contract negotiations, emphasizing clarity, compliance, and value creation. She actively collaborates with legal, procurement, R&D, and finance teams to ensure contractual terms support project timelines and organizational goals. Her dedication to open innovation and her facilitation skills enable her to bridge diverse perspectives, driving successful outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments. Overall, Ako’s combination of industry expertise, intercultural communication, and project management acumen makes her a vital contributor to Xencor’s ongoing success in the biopharmaceutical landscape.
Contracts Manager at Xencor in March 2025 to Present
Project & External Liaison Manager at Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S. in January 2019 to June 2023
Contracts & Alliance Manager at Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S. in January 2018 to December 2018
Contracts Manager at Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. in February 2016 to December 2017
Project Support Specialist at Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. in March 2010 to March 2016
Translator at Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. in December 2004 to April 2010
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Fox School of Business at Temple University, Master of Business Administration - MBA, October 2026
Chuo University, Bachelor's degree, October 1997 to October 2026
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Negotiation
Facilitation
Intercultural Communication
Life Sciences
Vendor Management
Organization Skills
Pharmaceuticals
Timelines
Team Alignment
Microsoft Excel
Project Coordination
Written Communication
Scopes Of Work
Project Tracking
Following Up
Attention to Detail
Cross-cultural Communication Skills
Microsoft Project
Technical Translation
Intellectual Property
Japanese
Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Grobal communication
Global Communications
CRO Management
Cross-functional Coordination
Open Innovation
Business Alliances
Drug Discovery
Contract Management
Contract Negotiation
Pharmaceutical Industry
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Strategy
Program Management
Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Microsoft Office
Change Management
International Business
Team Building
Public Speaking
Organizational Development
Project Management
Agile Project Management
Scrum
English
Business Development
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Discover more about XencorWhat is Ako H email address?
Email Ako H at [email protected]. This email is the most updated Ako H's email found in 2026.
How to contact Ako H?
To contact Ako H send an email to [email protected]. (updated on May 31, 2025)
What company does Ako H work for?
Ako H works for Xencor
What is Ako H's role at Xencor?
Ako H is Contracts Manager
What is Ako H's Phone Number?
Ako H's phone (213) ***-*328
What industry does Ako H work in?
Ako H works in the Pharmaceuticals industry.
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