Steffany Van Epps
Columbus,IN
Summary
Experienced Associate Director with over 25 years in the Pharma and CRO sectors, focusing on global project management for phase I, II, and III trials. Expertise spans Cardiovascular/Metabolic, Oncology, and Infectious Disease, with a strong background in managing multi-study programs. Skilled in all phases of study development and vendor management, delivering effective cross-functional collaboration and solutions for diverse clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
ICON PLC (formerly PRA Health Science)
Blue Bell, PA
02.2021 - Current
- Acted as primary liaison with clients, managed expectations and fulfilled contractual obligations.
- Managed project contractual deliverables and monitored progress against timelines and budgets.
- Led adherence to PRA/ICON processes, escalating identified issues.
- Identified and mitigated risks through ongoing project reviews, implementing follow-up actions to uphold compliance standards.
- Ensured project-level compliance with company SOP policies and guidelines, minimizing risk of non-compliance.
- Mentored project management team members and functional leads to enhance capabilities.
- Participated in bid defense processes, contributing expertise and insights.
- Developed detailed analyses of project timelines and financials for management review.
Senior Project Manager
Syneos Health
Morrisville, North Carolina
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed projects from proposal development to final deliverables, including single service studies and full scope projects.
- Executed projects on-time, on-budget, and met quality standards.
- Led customer-focused management of clinical trials across various phases and functional areas.
- Oversaw project teams, including clinical staff, to maintain project alignment and effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between company and customer during study phases. between company and customer throughout study launch, conduct, and closeout.
- Monitored study progress according to internal quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinated with operational departments to address project-related tasks and issues.
- Communicated project status through reports, presentations, and regular updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1993
Skills
- Clinical trial oversight
- Project management
- Budget management
- Risk assessment
- Compliance assurance
- Financial analysis
- Client relationship management
Timeline
Associate Director
ICON PLC (formerly PRA Health Science)
02.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Syneos Health
08.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University