Maureen Stefaniak

About Maureen Stefaniak

I’m seeking a Program Manager, Operations Analyst or Research Coordinator role and I am…

Experience

1. Preclinical Study Director Vaccine R & d Scientist Cellular Immunologist

   GSK

   Dec 2024 — Present · Rockville, MD, US

   Converted to Full Time Employee (FTE) from PPD (Part of ThermoFisher Scientific) Functional Service Provider Program.Cellular immunologist and preclinical study director working to advance novel viral antigens and vaccine delivery platforms in a regulated environment. Focused on improving study execution, data quality, and team operations to meet key program milestones. Trusted to translate complex data into actionable insights that guide go/no-go decisions and influence program strategy.Advanced EBV T cell vaccine candidate by directing complex in vivo studies (130+ mice, 900+ flow cytometry files), generating patent supporting data that enabled progression toward clinical development.Delivered clear, data-driven summaries to project teams and scientific leadership, helping shape study design decisions and guide program timelines.Built tools and workflows to streamline antibody inventory and assay planning, aligning reagent availability with upcoming studies and reducing unnecessary waste.Developed onboarding and training materials to improve consistency in data analysis, study execution, and compliance with SOPs shortening ramp-up time for new team members.Identified and corrected compensation issues in flow cytometry panels, improving data reliability and reproducibility across the group.Helped integrate new immunological readouts (e.g, cytokine profiling via MSD platform) into vaccine workflows by initiating collaboration with internal teams.Managed CRO relationships for viral neutralization assays, aligning timelines, deliverables, and data integrity processes with internal expectations.Reviewed animal study protocols as part of GSK’s internal scientific review committee, helping ensure alignment with internal standards and animal welfare policies.Recognized with multiple GSK Global Recognition Bronze Awards and a 2024 Breakthrough Discovery Award for contributions to scientific quality, operational improvement, and regulatory support.

Education

• Susquehanna University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master's degree, Biotechnology