Steven P. Neilson

Steven P. Neilson has a diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry. Steven P. has held various senior roles and has a strong background in clinical operations. Their most recent position was as the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Anavex Life Sciences, which they started in 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Clinical Operations at First Wave BioPharma, Inc. from 2021 to 2022.

Before their vice president roles, Steven worked as a Senior Consultant in Clinical Operations at TAB Clinical from 2019 to 2021, where they supported the launch of a Phase 2 addiction program and a pivotal Phase 3 ophthalmology study. Steven P. also worked as a Senior Consultant in Clinical Operations at Innovate Biopharmaceuticals from 2018 to 2019, supporting the launch of a pivotal Phase 3 Celiac Disease program.

Steven's earlier experience includes serving as an Executive Consultant and Executive Director of Clinical Operations at Envisia Therapeutics from 2016 to 2019, where they managed a Phase 2b glaucoma program and developed and oversaw a Phase 2b glaucoma program utilizing implantable devices. Steven P. also worked as a Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Chimerix, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, where they directed the strategic growth and infrastructure of the clinical operations department.

Prior to that, Steven served as a Principal Clinical Project Manager at UCB Pharma from 2000 to 2011. In this role, they oversaw and led multiple global clinical studies, mentored and motivated clinical project managers and assistants, and managed all aspects of clinical development studies.

In addition to their work in the pharmaceutical industry, Steven also served as an Advisory Board Member and Producer for the Longleaf Film Festival, NC Museum of History from 2016 to 2018. Steven P. provided voluntary advisory support for the international film festival and helped support and promote local filmmaking in the Triangle.

Overall, Steven P. Neilson has extensive experience in clinical operations and has played a key role in the successful implementation and management of various clinical research programs.

Steven P. Neilson has a diverse education history, beginning with an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Business Administration from Ocean County College, which they completed from 1981 to 1984. Steven P. then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health Care Administration & Planning from Tennessee State University from 1986 to 1989.

Building upon their bachelor's degree, Steven went on to earn a Master of Science (MS) degree in Health Services Administration from the University of St. Francis between 1991 and 1994.

In addition to their formal education, Steven holds a certification in Health Care Administration and Planning, although specific information regarding the institution from which they obtained this certification, along with the month and year of completion, is not provided.