Scott Treiber
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare executive with expertise in all aspects of clinical development/operations and commercial strategy over three decades in the pharmaceutical/biotech/pharma services industry. Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Cedar Health Research
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw operational strategies to enhance research efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed cross-departmental collaboration to streamline project workflows.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure regulatory compliance in research practices.
- Led initiatives to improve patient recruitment and retention for clinical trials.
- Coordinated resource allocation to optimize research project outcomes.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on operational best practices and procedures.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement and innovation.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and accountability among departmental leaders.
- Established plans to address productivity, operational performance and staff retention and satisfaction.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure quality standards are met.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on organizational objectives and initiatives.
Managing Director
Treiber BioPharma Consulting
2013 - Current
- Provide consulting and advisory services to companies ranging from startups to pharma/biotech and pharma services organizations. Recent focus has been on pharma services, site networks and technology startups.
Head, Research Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Walmart/Walmart Healthcare Research Institute
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Executive leadership at WHRI which was formed to increase community access to healthcare research aimed to provide safer, higher quality and more equitable healthcare for underserved populations.
- Led Research Operations team responsible for executing clinical and healthcare programs
- Collaborated with internal and external partners to design and conduct clinical studies
- Provided expertise in clinical research, data services, regulatory affairs and analysis
Executive Vice President, Strategic Development
Ergomed PLC
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Interacted with executive leadership, customers, business development, and project teams to drive the strategy for projects globally.
- Acted as a primary senior-level contact for customers
- Provided scientific/regulatory oversight and project/therapeutic training to project teams
- Represented the company by attending industry meetings, speaking engagements, and by publishing scientific or industry related articles in industry journals
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across global teams.
- Oversaw development and implementation of key business strategies for growth.
- Mentored senior leaders to foster talent development within the organization.
Vice President, Syneos One
Syneos Health
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with functional department leaders and contribute to the business plan at both the tactical and strategic levels, providing expert clinical development leadership, knowledge, and operational expertise to help drive sales and operational goals.
- Provided development strategy and an enterprise mindset to the sales and proposal teams in evaluating opportunities, developing effective sales strategies, and submitting competitive proposals.
- Revamped business plan for struggling GenMed division by providing several key focus areas based on industry trends and corporate experience achieving over $60M in new business
- Assumed leadership of Neuroscience division based on successful turnaround of the GenMed division
- Strategic development collaborating across all functional teams - preclinical through commercial - enabling SMID and biotech companies to increase ROI/NPV
- Oversaw strategic planning and execution of clinical trial programs.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project efficiency.
Chief Operating Officer
Elligo Health Research
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed strategic, operational, and cross-functional activities across diverse therapeutic areas including women's health and oncology.
- Infused leadership into all operational and customer-facing initiatives to enhance effectiveness.
- Represented organization in negotiations with clients, investors, and business partners.
- Negotiated and implemented new investigational sites, securing significant sales agreements.
- Increased revenue over 300% from 2018 to 2019 by tripling network size and boosting site business.
- Developed innovative technologies and processes to support rapid growth in a new industry model.
- Oversaw growth of clinical team, achieving a threefold increase in personnel from 2018 to 2019.
Executive Vice President, Biopharmaceutical Development & General Manager
Chiltern International
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Provided cross functional leadership, strategy, business development and operations expertise for the organization's largest business unit - over $150M in sales in 2017.
- Directed the growth and talent development of an experienced, worldwide biopharmaceutical team of over 300 people covering diverse therapeutic areas including neurology/psychiatry/pain, gastroenterology, dermatology, ophthalmology, respiratory and women's health.
- Achieved rapid, successful integration of Theorem and Chiltern teams by quickly establishing a new structure, processes and learning environment that resulted in high employee retention rates and new business opportunities
- Engaged in business development opportunities with key clients - new business increased by over 30% in the first year after integration
- Positioned division and organization for acquisition by increasing revenue by over 40% in just over two years
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and resource allocation.
- Fostered relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to strengthen business development efforts.
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Neuroscience
inVentiv Health Clinical
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided strategic, business development, operational and financial oversight for business covering neurology/psychiatry/pain therapeutic areas.
- Turned around struggling business unit to become one of the organization's most productive - increased revenue by over 25% to over $80M in first year
- Led several internal initiatives to improve cost structure and efficiency of organization, including adoption of a suite of technology products
Vice President, Global Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs
Hospira, Inc.
09.2010 - 03.2013
- Led worldwide clinical operations and US medical affairs for business covering diverse therapeutic areas including renal, hematology, oncology, pain, anesthesia, and rheumatology.
- Advanced development of biosimilar, proprietary, generic and device products through internal coordination and outsourcing.
- Participated in due diligence for new compounds and partnerships.
- Managed global R&D budget of $300M with full P&L responsibilities.
- Implemented financial technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs of outsourced clinical trials
- Developed and implemented new quality initiatives to meet and exceed industry standards
- Enhanced medical information and medical education programs to better meet the needs of customers
Executive Vice President, Clinical Development Solutions
inVentiv Clinical Solutions
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Provided strategic, technical and operational leadership for global CRO operations working on neurology/psychiatry/pain, oncology, cardiovascular, and orthopedic therapies.
- Integrated two CRO organizations by streamlining processes and systems enabling all teams to work in concert
- Created global alliance of CROs from Latin America, South Africa, Europe and Asia
- Increased revenues year over year by 40% while growing organization organically and through targeted acquisition. Acquired established CRO and successfully integrated in three months
- Drove business development efforts resulting in robust growth, satisfied clients and a high repeat business rate (>90%)
Vice President, Clinical Research
PharmaNet, Inc.
07.2000 - 05.2008
- Provided leadership, strategy and day to day operational oversight to progressively larger segments of the organization.
- Led multiple therapeutic divisions - neuroscience, cardiovascular/general medicine, ophthalmology, and dermatology.
- Served as the operational head of the Chicago area office which included growth and mentoring of directors and project managers to develop team depth and ensure best practices and high-quality deliverables.
- Managed a $100M budget.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and project execution.
Education
MBA - General Management
New York Institute of Technology
Ph.D. - Biology (Neurophysiology, Sleep)
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA - Biology, Minor in Psychology
University of Iowa
Skills
- Strategic operations
- Compliance with regulations
- Clinical research expertise
- Data analytics
- Resource management
- Business growth initiatives
- Financial governance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Technology integration
- Talent acquisition
Board Activity
- Center for Healthcare Innovation (CHI), Board Member, 2017, present
- Clinical Research Exchange (CRE), Board Member, 2012, 2016
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals, Founding member, Committee Chair, Chicagoland Chapter (2014 - 2021), Global Strategic Growth Committee (2012 - 2013)
Industry Activity
- The Best AI Show on Pharma, Episode 1, 2025
- XTalks Webinar, Closing the Gap: Broadening Representation in Clinical Trials, 2021
- OCT SE Conf Webinar, Moving the Needle on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials, 2021
- XTalks Webinar, Addressing the Rapidly Evolving Vaccine Development Landscape, 2020
- OCT Conf Webinar, Vaccine Trials: Focused Planning for Successful Execution, 2020
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Cedar Health Research
01.2025 - Current
Head, Research Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Walmart/Walmart Healthcare Research Institute
01.2024 - 01.2025
Executive Vice President, Strategic Development
Ergomed PLC
01.2023 - 09.2023
Vice President, Syneos One
Syneos Health
02.2020 - 01.2023
Chief Operating Officer
Elligo Health Research
01.2018 - 01.2020
Executive Vice President, Biopharmaceutical Development & General Manager
Chiltern International
04.2015 - 10.2017
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Neuroscience
inVentiv Health Clinical
05.2013 - 04.2015
Vice President, Global Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs
Hospira, Inc.
09.2010 - 03.2013
Executive Vice President, Clinical Development Solutions
inVentiv Clinical Solutions
06.2008 - 09.2010
Vice President, Clinical Research
PharmaNet, Inc.
07.2000 - 05.2008
Managing Director
Treiber BioPharma Consulting
2013 - Current
MBA - General Management
New York Institute of Technology
Ph.D. - Biology (Neurophysiology, Sleep)
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA - Biology, Minor in Psychology
University of Iowa