SAMANTHA HIBLER SKREPNEK
Edmond,Oklahoma
Summary
Healthcare leader with a successful track record of ascending administrative and clinical career responsibilities over the past 18 years. Successful management of diverse cross-functional teams supporting clinical, administrative, and research activities for academic healthcare systems and a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. Extensive experience directing and managing strategic planning, business plan development and implementation, budget management, and process improvement strategies for clinical operations and research activities. Line management of up to 16 individuals at one time (9 direct reports, 7 indirect reports). Experienced with goal setting, mentoring, coaching, training, and providing career development across administration, business operations, human resources, facilities management, information technology, and clinical personnel. Experienced with health system facilities and laboratories construction, renovations, and maintenance, including purchases of associated equipment needs for advanced clinic operations and research.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
East Hanover, New Jersey
01.2007
- Responsibilities included overseeing and managing empiric research investigations with Novartis Employer Customers
- Developed methodological design, conducted analyzes, and communicated findings regarding evidence-based economic and outcomes research studies across Novartis’ portfolio of pharmaceutical products
- Completed and published large, multicenter medical records chart review to assess the impact of educational interventions (i.e., Blood Pressure DownShift Program) upon economic and clinical outcomes in cardiovascular disease
- Completed an employee satisfaction study for the Blood Pressure DownShift Program across 150+ employer groups
- Completed and published prospective, longitudinal, multicenter health outcome assessments of the Blood Pressure Success Zone Program among 1200+ employees/subjects
- Led the development of empirical research protocols and construction of multiple survey instruments Coordinated negations and executions of contracts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, and cross-functional team collaborations to reach consensus on study terms and materials across 36 investigational research sites.
Director of Special Projects and Project
Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2013 - Current
- Oversee strategic development and implementation of operational and business plans across oncology service lines (Lung Cancer Screening, Pulmonary Nodule/Pulmonary Oncology, Cancer Rehabilitation, Cancer Genetics, Pain and Symptom Management/Supportive Care, Psych Oncology, Oncology Nutrition, and Survivorship) to accelerate growth, expansion, and diversification
- On target for 30% growth in supportive care program
- Lead a task force that developed/implemented policies and processes to ensure access to care and continued treatment for uninsured and underinsured to include chemotherapy treatment
- Within the first year, controlled healthcare costs and obtained a $500,000 surplus
- Serve on senior administrative and clinical management leadership committees where strategic operational, clinical, and research issues are evaluated and addressed
- The issues span strategic planning, space planning, patient access services, healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, system safety issues, patient satisfaction, quality of care, and research initiatives
- Manage a physician-scientist working group to create and implement an evidence-based symptom and distress tool and policies followed by operationalizing processes with the objective to improve patient care and satisfaction
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement marketing plans and associated materials and communications for internal and external audiences
- Develop research proposals, grant submissions, and protocols for extramural and foundation funding (resulting in several awarded grants).
Outcomes Research, Manager
Health Economics
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Spanning more than two years, receiving input and coordinating a range of approximately 75 key stakeholders
- Managed the development of the business plan associated with The University of Arizona Cancer Center – Phoenix outpatient clinic at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus representing 60,000 patient visits a year within 10 years of opening
- Managed the design build process for the Phoenix outpatient clinic project which involved a 220,000-square-foot, $100 million cancer clinic offering comprehensive cancer services, including infusion, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, endoscopic and interventional radiology, a breast center, specialized cancer clinics, patient wellness and support services, a prevention/executive health clinic, clinical lab space, and other related support spaces
- Facilitated the development of the clinical and outreach network across Arizona to leverage the strengths of multiple healthcare systems to expand treatment options for cancer patients throughout the region
- Compiled key reports and proposals (e.g., culminating in a $2 million philanthropic gift) and assumed responsibility for communications and funding commitments for faculty hiring and retention across colleges
- Served as supervisor for the Director’s administrative office staff and developed and oversaw workflow processes to streamline efficiencies
- Assisted with general policy development and implementation.
Director of Administration
The University of Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Of the six-person University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) senior executive leadership team that developed and implemented strategic and tactical plans for Center growth, research success, educational quality, and community engagement
- Managed, mentored, and trained a team of 16 individuals with responsibility across areas of administration, business operations, information technology, human resources, and facilities management
- Managed annual operations budget exceeding $2 million for administration, business operations, information technology, human resources, and facilities management with a focus on reducing expenditures (Cut operational-expenses by 5% ($100,000) in FY 2013)
- Responsible for construction, renovations, and maintenance within UACC facilities, laboratories, and common equipment across greater than 60 laboratories
- Oversaw lease renewals, review, and obtaining new leases
- Able to consulate space resulting in savings of $500,000 annually
- Provided oversight of approximately 300 Cancer Center members representing annual research funding exceeding $60 million
- Oversaw administrative working teams to facilitate the preparation, submission, and management of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center support grant comprising of $20+ million infrastructure funding from the NCI over five years
- Managed general policy development and implementation
- Continued various duties of Special Assistant
Special Assistant
The University of Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, Arizona
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Assisted and managed the development of The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) Strategic Plan
Research, Senior Specialist
Health Economics and Outcomes, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
East Hanover, New Jersey
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities included initiating, collaborating with, and completing empirical research investigations with Novartis Employer Customers
- Managed the methodological design, conduct of research, and communication of findings regarding evidence-based economic and outcomes research studies to illustrate the value of Novartis’ portfolio of pharmaceutical products
- Work roles encompassed empiric research, project management, and policymaking duties
- Oversaw large, multicenter medical records chart review to assess the impact of educational interventions (i.e., Blood Pressure DownShift Program) upon economic and clinical outcomes in cardiovascular disease
- Additionally, initiated an employee satisfaction study for the Blood Pressure DownShift Program across 150+ employer groups
- Conducted prospective, longitudinal, multicenter health outcome assessments of the Blood Pressure Success Zone Program among 1200+ employees/subjects
- Led the development of empiric research protocols and construction of multiple survey instruments
- Coordinated negations and executions of contracts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, and cross-functional team collaborations to reach consensus on study terms and materials across 36 investigational research sites
- Conducted and oversaw numerous retrospective database investigations employing large national datasets (e.g., Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality databases, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration databases) to measure economic, clinical, and humanistic patient outcomes within cardiovascular and metabolic disorders
- Collaborated with Novartis’ Departments of Human Resources and Corporate Health to assess adherence to and impact of clinical wellness programs upon comprehensive clinical and economic outcomes (e.g., laboratory, medical and pharmaceutical resource utilization)
- Expanded Health Economics and Outcomes Research Database Project initially developed in 2005 to be utilized across all therapeutic areas within both Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department and Managed Markets Scientific Operations Department.
Economics and Outcomes Research, Senior Specialist
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
East Hanover, New Jersey
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed and gained consensus concerning materials for 500+ cross-functional contract negotiations to initiate research studies
- Included oversight and coordination of reviews conducted by Legal, Finance, Privacy Office, Compliance Office, Vendors, Academic Institutions, Government Organizations, Managed Market Customers, Protocol Review Committee, Employer Customers, Clinical Safety & Epidemiology, Medical Outsourcing, and Institutional Review Boards
- Led cross-functional teams to draft, develop, and revise departmental policies and procedures for research protocol development and compliance guidelines for conducting research investigations with managed market customers
- Led cross functional teams to draft, develop and revise master contract templates and informed consent templates
- Initiated and oversaw the development of the comprehensive Health Economics and Outcomes Research Customer Research Database which tracks, reports, and queries all studies across various health plans, physician groups, hospitals, military institutions and facilities, and pharmacy benefit managers
- Database successfully implemented and adapted to multiple departments via multiple training sessions and teleconferences
- Responsible for reporting quarterly performance metrics for department-wide review of research initiatives.
Project Coordinator
Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
East Hanover, New Jersey
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed cross-sectional, longitudinal clinical assessments of client-specific health care programs across 30+ managed health care facilities and advanced physician organizations in the cardiovascular therapeutic area
- Coordinated data collection through medical chart reviews and medical/pharmacy administrative claims databases, analyzed data, and prepared peer-reviewed publications
- Implemented burden of illness investigations to measure the costs of hypertension and cardiovascular disease from the perspective of managed care organizations and patients
- Assisted in the design, development, and management of hypertension medication
- Compliance, adherence, and persistency studies
- Coordinated the dissemination of results to key internal and external clients via slide kits, conference abstracts or posters, and peer-reviewed publications.
Outcomes Research, Consultant
Health Economics, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
East Hanover, New Jersey
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Assisted with the implementation, management, and dissemination of research initiatives supporting multiple therapeutic areas (e.g., cardiovascular, dermatology, gastrointestinal, respiratory)
- Consulted and coordinated with product-specific, Brand Management Teams to ensure that Health Economics and Outcomes Research projects aligned with broad strategic product needs and tactical approaches
- Evaluated gaps in research concerning assessments of quality of life, budget impact, compliance/adherence, decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness analyses
- Assisted in the implementation of campaigns to disseminate pharmacoeconomic models to a field force of 2,000+ employees
- Managed and maintained the Health Economics and Outcomes Research Database referenced by 1000+ users
- Coordinated and participated in the creation and development of an integrated database for Novartis’ global and domestic Health Economics and Outcomes Research data operations.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Health
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Michigan
Skills
- Quality Control Standards
- Technical Proficiency
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Work Crew Coordination
Affiliations
International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (2002 – 2007)
Actuarial Exam 100
Timeline
Director of Special Projects and Project
Stephenson Cancer Center
01.2013 - Current
Director of Administration
The University of Arizona Cancer Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Outcomes Research, Manager
Health Economics
01.2009 - 01.2014
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
01.2007
Special Assistant
The University of Arizona Cancer Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
Research, Senior Specialist
Health Economics and Outcomes, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2007
Economics and Outcomes Research, Senior Specialist
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2005
Project Coordinator
Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2003
Outcomes Research, Consultant
Health Economics, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2001
Master of Public Health -
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Health
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of Michigan
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