Paula Epstein, PMP, CSM, AIEC
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Meghana Vutukuri
Paula is an excellent resource, and a master at Project management and has been a real gem to our clients. She makes sure all the deadlines meet and also with the highest standards. She is a hardworking and dedicated person who will complete your project in a given time frame. Here superior work ethic and attention to detail are commendable. I have collaborated with Paula for more than 2 years and she has been a wonderful asset with her organizational skills and her commitment to the project. I would recommend and endorse Paula.
Lisa Wyeth
Paula is a great Project Manager. She is very detail oriented, personable and is willing to assist in any way. Paula was very interested in learning about all the facets of validation. She was able to observe a few validations.
Meghana Vutukuri
Paula is an excellent resource, and a master at Project management and has been a real gem to our clients. She makes sure all the deadlines meet and also with the highest standards. She is a hardworking and dedicated person who will complete your project in a given time frame. Here superior work ethic and attention to detail are commendable. I have collaborated with Paula for more than 2 years and she has been a wonderful asset with her organizational skills and her commitment to the project. I would recommend and endorse Paula.
Lisa Wyeth
Paula is a great Project Manager. She is very detail oriented, personable and is willing to assist in any way. Paula was very interested in learning about all the facets of validation. She was able to observe a few validations.
Meghana Vutukuri
Paula is an excellent resource, and a master at Project management and has been a real gem to our clients. She makes sure all the deadlines meet and also with the highest standards. She is a hardworking and dedicated person who will complete your project in a given time frame. Here superior work ethic and attention to detail are commendable. I have collaborated with Paula for more than 2 years and she has been a wonderful asset with her organizational skills and her commitment to the project. I would recommend and endorse Paula.
Lisa Wyeth
Paula is a great Project Manager. She is very detail oriented, personable and is willing to assist in any way. Paula was very interested in learning about all the facets of validation. She was able to observe a few validations.
Meghana Vutukuri
Paula is an excellent resource, and a master at Project management and has been a real gem to our clients. She makes sure all the deadlines meet and also with the highest standards. She is a hardworking and dedicated person who will complete your project in a given time frame. Here superior work ethic and attention to detail are commendable. I have collaborated with Paula for more than 2 years and she has been a wonderful asset with her organizational skills and her commitment to the project. I would recommend and endorse Paula.
Lisa Wyeth
Paula is a great Project Manager. She is very detail oriented, personable and is willing to assist in any way. Paula was very interested in learning about all the facets of validation. She was able to observe a few validations.
Credentials
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Presentation Skills: Master Confident Presentations
UdemyAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
AI Ethics and Regulations Workshop Certification
Skilldora Inc.Jul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Machine Learning: Understanding Machine Learning in a Modern World
Skilldora Inc.Jul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
The Agile Project Manager
International Institute for LearningJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Agile & Scrum 2023
International Institute for LearningJun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Artificial Intelligence Essentials Certification
Skilldora Inc.Jun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Project Management with Microsoft Project
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Agile: It's Not Just for Software
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Communication Skills: Become Clear, Concise, Confident
UdemyMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Budgets
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training
LinkedInNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PMP Certification
PMISep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Scrum AllianceMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Accelerated Certificate in .NET
Penn State Great Valley -
Six Sigma Green Belt
Merck & Co.
Experience
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Open to New Opportunities
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Singapore
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Feb 2023 - Present
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PerkinElmer
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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OneSource Senior Project Manager
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
• Responsible for a team of 11 Validation Specialists (in the U.S. and India) for multiple high priority client-facing projects concurrently for GxP Laboratory Instrument Validation: o 2 projects were $1MM projects; The Robotics Project was a $.5MM project. o A project for the client’s Switzerland site was also highly visible as the project’s success gained new business for PerkinElmer. o Successfully completed Merck's first Robotics Project with 4 Validation Specialists and 7 instruments on time and within budget. o Also worked on Process Improvement Projects including Automation using Smartsheet, Robotics Process using Six Sigma skills and Lucid Spark, and Project Manager training project for PerkinElmer's Learning Management System (LMS). Show less
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Merck
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North Wales,PA
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Project Manager, PMP
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
As Project Manager in Global Oncology Medical Affairs, responsible for all logistics for a critical workshop relating to clinical trials. Also communicate with multiple departments to get input from each to plan strategic critical monthly meetings. As Project Manager in Global Oncology Medical Affairs, responsible for all logistics for a critical workshop relating to clinical trials. Also communicate with multiple departments to get input from each to plan strategic critical monthly meetings.
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CSL
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Australia
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Coordinator
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
• Supported Research and Development Director/Project Manager for tasks related to a clinical trial for a new cardiovascular drug. Main role involved taking meeting minutes at clinical trial expert project team meetings. • Supported Research and Development Director/Project Manager for tasks related to a clinical trial for a new cardiovascular drug. Main role involved taking meeting minutes at clinical trial expert project team meetings.
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Contractor for TMNAS
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Bala Cynwyd, PA
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IT PMO Analyst
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
• Created 15 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and 20 Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) on a project to re-write the PMO Playbook for the Project Managers. Worked extensively on QRGs for their financial application Apptio. Conducted interviews with Project Managers to get current state and future state. • Created 15 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and 20 Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) on a project to re-write the PMO Playbook for the Project Managers. Worked extensively on QRGs for their financial application Apptio. Conducted interviews with Project Managers to get current state and future state.
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Contractor at UnitedHealthcare
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Horsham, PA
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Project Manager
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Developed a dynamic MS Project to Eclipse PPM interface to import all project Schedules. Streamlined the PMO reporting process and provided new data points to Sr. Management. • Delivered a successful Proof of Concept (created Project Charter, Business Case, & Project Plan). • Prepared / delivered presentation to Executive Management, to solicit sponsorship and approval • Lead team through the Pilot phase. o Trained 4 new project managers, leading them through testing. o Created the Project Plan, Stakeholder Register and Communication Plan; o Developed a training program for 20+ project managers Show less
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Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA)
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Director/Project Manager of Programs (Volunteer)
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Lead teams through the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple leadership events for our 800 members in the Philadelphia region; Evens are 60-80 attendees; volunteer for HBA Lead teams through the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple leadership events for our 800 members in the Philadelphia region; Evens are 60-80 attendees; volunteer for HBA
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Merck
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North Wales, PA
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Project Management
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2016
Project Manager • Project Manager for several projects from inception to implementation; each one completed successfully and on time. Responsible for creating Project Plans, overseeing each part for which people were responsible. Conducted weekly meetings with a team of up to 8 people in different departments. Strengths: Delegating, Driving Results, Fostering Collaboration, Demonstrating Ethics and Integrity. • Projects completed as Project Manager: Affiliations and Customer Maintenance Change Management Plan: Area of the business where existing processes and computer applications were enhanced and improved; in charge of overseeing the team ensuring the business and the field had the resources and training needed to be prepared for the changes. Implementation of Affiliations and Customer Maintenance phase to prepare the field for changes to existing business processes and computer applications. Show less
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Merck
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North Wales, PA
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Positions in Other Capacities
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2009 - 2013
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Education
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Drexel University
Bachelor's degree, Business and Information Technology