About Us

Access to relevant patient populations continue to be an elusive keystone for the clinical trials industry. Countless potentially life-changing new medications are delayed due to slow study enrollment resulting in Pharma spending millions on delays, and worse, missing revenue due to the loss of patent protection (which can be in the billions).

At MedVector, we believe patients want to hear about clinical trials from their trusted provider (HCP), not a Facebook ad… With this in mind, we have developed the first “HCP Recruitment” company to encourage local providers to have conversations with their patients about local clinical trial opportunities.

Leadership Team
Scott Stout

CO-FOUNDER / CEO

Scott Stout has been recognized as one of the top healthcare innovators of 2021.  While working as a professional investor in high-finance, Scott identified a large gap in the clinical trial marketplace and seized the opportunity to build a team of healthcare, high tech, and pharmaceutical experts to turn his concept of expanding clinical trials, “Beyond Clinical Trial Sites,” into a reality.  Prior to founding MedVector, Scott worked with notable companies such as Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Private Bank.  His entrepreneurial spirit has driven him to help numerous start-ups develop their market-fit, revenue models, capital raises, and go-to-market strategies.

 

Ted Barduson

CO-FOUNDER / COO

Ted Barduson has more than two decades of success leading operations, sales, and executive team management for transformative, industry-leading healthcare companies and start-ups. He has been instrumental in the growth of several healthcare companies which have led to a number of successful exits. As a visionary strategist specializing in sales and marketing team building, product development and rollout, and business development, he is committed to executing MedVector’s mission to bring clinical trials “Beyond Clinical Trial Sites.”

Dr. Dennis J. Patterson

CO-FOUNDER / ADVISOR HOSPITAL SYSTEMS

Dr. Patterson is a senior hospital administrator turned entrepreneur, who has dramatically improved performance in some of the nation’s top hospitals and health systems. In addition to his role with MedVector, his seventh start-up, he is also a managing partner with Healthcare Advisors, and owner and chairman of Verras, Ltd. ─ three companies that are utilizing technology to support a new era of clinical trials. Dr. Patterson lectures internationally on healthcare issues, and is the author of numerous books and publications, including Indexing Managed Care (McGraw-Hill).

Ian Leaman

CFO / INVESTOR

Ian Leaman is a sought-after expert on business planning and corporate finance. In addition to his role as CFO for MedVector, he is the founder of Duke & Leaman, a management consulting business based in Los Angeles, California. He also serves as CFO of Arkeytp, a company that links physical and digital solutions, and has extensive experience working with start-ups on business development, fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and investments.

Strategic Advisors
Craig Lipset

Corporate Strategy/Executive Advisor

Craig Lipset designed and co-led the industry’s first fully virtual clinical trial, and continues to serve as a decentralized trials advisor to major pharmaceutical companies, as well as the Innovative Medicines Initiative in Europe. He is co-chair of the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance, the largest non-profit collaboration advancing the global adoption of decentralized research, with more than 100 member organizations including FDA, pharma, tech, service providers, advocacy, and healthcare organizations. In his role as executive advisor, he will help MedVector develop additional revenue streams and provide marketplace insights related to MedVector‘s impact on clinical trial processes, products, and strategies.

John Neal

Strategic Advisor, Pharma Relations and Clinical Protocol

John Neal brings extensive relationships in pharma, CRO, and clinical research sites to his role at MedVector. He is founder and chairman of PCRS Network, a group of independently owned and operated high quality, high enrolling Phase I, II, and III sites across the U.S. that conduct studies in a wide range of indications. He is a former chair and member of the board of trustees for the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), and a frequent speaker at industry events.

Kathy Freeman

Strategic Advisor, CRO and Patient Enrollment Relations

Kathy Freeman has managed teams within the CRO marketplace, and has strong relationships with key CRO industry leaders and clinical trial site operations. As executive director of Inspire, a leading health social network, she helps connect patients and caregivers, and find participants for clinical trials within their communities. She also served as vice president of business development for Antidote.me, a digital health company focused on bridging the gap between medical research and people who need it.

Kelly Chu

Advising CTO

Kelly Chu has been leading technology initiatives in healthcare and other high-profile industries for more than 20 years. He is co-founder and CEO/CTO of Sierra Labs, a biotechnology company that automates compliance in regulated markets. Previously, he led the technology team at Science 37, a company focused on clinical research to rapidly accelerate biomedical discovery and bring down the cost of clinical trials. He is on the board of directors of ScaleLA, an organization that connects global health start-ups, strategic partners, and communities; and ISBX, a web and mobile application development company.

Kay Stout

Chief Worldwide Brand Strategist

Kay Stout Manovich has 30 years of experience in the strategic design business. She is a former managing director/chief brand strategist for Landor Associates, and founder of Kay Strategic Branding.

Moze Cowper

Partner, Cowper Law

Moze Cowper, recognized for his work with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, is the former lead counsel for Amgen, where his role included providing training and business advice to clients on negotiation of clinical trial agreements, consent forms, study protocols, and licensing deals.

Rachael Vrooman

Pharmaceutical Pricing and Contracting

Rachael Vrooman is Director of Reconciliation and Financial Strategy for CVS/Caremark. She has held senior management positions with PinnacleRx Solutions, AmerisourceBergen, Apria Healthcare, and OptumRX.

Nicholas Orzano

Managing Partner, Stanton Road Capital

Nick Orzano is Co-President and Principal, Pipeline Health System Principal, Stanton Road Capital, LLC where he works with healthcare and real estate private equity customers.