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Stephen Tapanes

@stephentapanes

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Experienced Quality Assurance Change Manager with a PhD in Neuroscience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing me to leverage my scientific expertise and project management skills to drive impactful change.

I am a dedicated Quality Assurance Change Manager with a PhD in Neuroscience, bringing a wealth of experience in project management and scientific research. My career has been marked by my ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring that projects meet their objectives and deadlines. At Life Extension, I successfully designed and executed a clinical trial that reduced costs by 20% while enhancing product quality through a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have published multiple peer-reviewed articles and secured significant grants, showcasing my expertise in scientific communication and project delivery. My role as a teaching assistant allowed me to mentor students and foster a collaborative learning environment, further exemplifying my commitment to education and leadership. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in scientific discussions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Scientist

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Life Extension

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Acted as a scientific expert for internal and external stakeholders as a member of the Scientific Affairs team. Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Commercial, Product Development, and Clinical Research departments to manage projects and support commercial development and sales.

Project Management Regulatory Compliance literature review Stakeholder Management Product Development Sales Support

PhD Researcher

University of Miami

Aug 2016 - Present (9 years)

Published 3 peer-reviewed articles in 5 years, including an article in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Investigation. Collaborated with top-tier oncology and neurology key opinion leaders (KoLs) at Sylvester Cancer Center and UM.

Data Analysis Gene Expression Analysis Mentoring Public Speaking Microsoft Office literature review

Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellow

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

Jul 2015 - Present (10 years 1 month)

Characterized mouse chandelier cell maturation in inhibitory neural circuits, published in eNeuro journal. Presented cutting-edge techniques in electron microscopy poster at Society for Neuroscience conference, discussing with key opinion leaders (KoLs) in the neuroscience field.

Electron Microscopy Neural Circuits Data Analysis Presentation Public Speaking literature review Experimental Design Neuroscience

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Miami

PhD, Neuroscience

2016 - 2021

Grade: 4.00

Activities and societies: Published 3 peer-reviewed articles; collaborated with top-tier oncology and neurology key opinion leaders; secured supplemental diversity grant of $35,000; served as a teaching assistant; presented posters at Society for Neuroscience and Miami Research Seminar.

Conducted extensive research in Neuroscience, culminating in the publication of 3 peer-reviewed articles, including one in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Collaborated with leading oncology and neurology experts, securing a supplemental diversity grant of $35,000. Served as a teaching assistant, mentoring students and presenting research at major scientific conferences.