Our Experts

Work with Industry Thought Leaders at Every Stage of Your Clinical Research Study

With so much at stake, you want the best minds focused on your clinical trial. ERG delivers, with teams of experts working on every facet.

Liz Harley

VP, Business Development

  • Responsible for supporting and leading the business development team across the ERG portfolio
  • Industry veteran with over 25 years business development experience and leadership at several large multi-site SMOs
  • Experienced developing strong collaborative relationships with pharmaceutical sponsors,  biotechnology organizations and CRO’s

Erica Ridolfi, CCRC

Senior Account Director, Business Development

  • Managed and participated in over 350 Phase I and later-stage clinical trials in a range of therapeutic areas, including psychiatry, addiction and pain
  • Held roles at CRI Lifetree and PRA Early Development Services including Site Director and Senior Director of Clinical Operations – Project Management
  • Holds degrees from Camden Community College (Associate of Science, Business Administration)

Maria Atella Targum

Senior Account Director, Business Development

  • Long-standing experience in site management and business development
  • Served as a Clinical Rater (including being a Primary Rater) in over 200 clinical trials
  • Previously worked for the Atlanta Center for Medical Research
  • Holds degrees from University of West Georgia (MA, Psychology) and University of Kansas (BA, Psychology)

Lauren Howard, BS

Regional Director, Evolution Research Group

  • Director of Client Services
  • 7+ years of experience in clinical research
  • Experienced in leading large teams performing phase I-IV clinical research in post operative pain, psychiatry, chronic pain, child/adolescent trials, and COVID vaccine and treatment trials

Joe Bianco

Business Development Operations Manager

  • Joined ERG in January 2022
  • Holds Degree from Montclair State University (BS, Business Administration)
  • Assists the Business Development Team with Account Management and Conference Planning
  • Specializes in Data Management and Report Running

Sean Dwyer

Account Manager, Business Development