Neika Vendetti

Neika Vendetti currently holds the position of Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Merck, a role undertaken since December 2016, following a series of progressive roles within the company, including Director of Regulatory Affairs and Principal Scientist. Prior to this, Neika Vendetti gained experience as a Senior Statistical Analyst at ICON plc and worked in epidemiology at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Academic contributions include teaching assistance at the Fels Institute and a Master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology from Drexel University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Other professional experiences encompass consulting for United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, research assistance at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and work as a contractor epidemiologist at Merck.