Dawn Kepler, MBA

Clinical Operations, Risk Management & Compliance Consultant

Dawn Kepler, MBA, is a clinical research executive with 20+ years of experience in global R&D clinical development and has been involved in bringing 12 drugs to market. She has held executive roles as country head (both in the U.S. and EU), regional head, as well as global head of clinical and development operations. Dawn is an expert in developing innovative resourcing models and serving as executive for governance structures and bodies. She has served as clinical lead in 7 regulatory inspections of a sponsor, including FDA, EMA, MHRA, and the first joint FDA/MHRA inspection.

Dawn is a proven leader that has helped build world-class teams that deliver for patients. She is described as a servant and empowering leader, willing to roll up her sleeves to ensure her teams are supported, and goals and milestones are achieved. Dawn has extensive experience in change and risk management and possesses strong business and financial acumen. Her passion is to improve the clinical research industry and to continuously serve patients in need.