Stacey Melendez, MPM, MBA

Stacey Melendez, M.P.M., M.B.A., is an accomplished program and project manager in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry with more than a decade of experience in clinical trial research. Currently serving as a Senior Project Leader at Parexel, she brings deep expertise in full life-cycle project management, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations. Her career spans global roles supporting complex, multi-year studies across therapeutic areas, where she has consistently driven alignment across quality, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

An award-winning leader, Stacey is recognized for her ability to build consensus, lead through ambiguity, and deliver results through collaboration and process improvement. She has a strong track record of mentoring and developing teams, guiding career progression, and fostering high-performing, engaged cultures. Her leadership approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, enabling streamlined operations, improved communication, and innovative, patient-centered solutions within clinical research environments.

Stacey holds dual master’s degrees—an MBA and a Master of Project Management—from the University of Maryland Global Campus, along with specialized certifications in clinical trials project management and leadership development. Technically adept and operationally focused, she leverages tools such as Veeva Vault, Workday, and enterprise project systems to support data-driven decision-making. Passionate about continuous improvement and professional connection, Stacey remains committed to advancing innovation in pharma and biotech while empowering the people and teams she leads.

• University of Maryland Global Campus - Dual Masters, MBA & Master of Project Management (Dual Degree)
• Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Arts - BA, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutics Recreation Concentration, Psychology Minor

• Clinical Trials Project Management Certificate - Montgomery College
• LEAP Leadership Program - AstraZeneca
• National Recreation & Parks Association Accreditation

• National Recreation & Parks Association