Neil Eppinger is Interim Associate Director of Analytical Services at Ardena Somerset. He brings more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality, specializing in microbiology and controlled environments within cGMP-regulated clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities across diverse product portfolios and cleanroom classifications.
In his current role, Neil leads analytical and microbiological quality control programs, including environmental monitoring, stability and sample coordination, cleaning verification and validation, and contamination control strategies. Throughout his career, he has supported regulatory inspections conducted by the FDA and international agencies and has performed quality inspections of suppliers and intercompany sites. He also brings extensive experience conducting complex microbial investigations to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.
Neil is recognized for his leadership of cross-functional teams, commitment to data integrity, and focus on risk-based quality strategies that support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and patient safety.
