Jim Steel

Senior Director, Operations & Site Optimization Inotiv

Jim Steel is Senior Director of Operations and Site Optimization at Inotiv, where he leads initiatives to enhance operational performance, facility capabilities, and research infrastructure across preclinical programs. A seasoned MedTech leader, Jim brings extensive experience spanning laboratory operations, preclinical research, regulatory compliance, and quality systems within complex research environments. Prior to joining Inotiv, he held senior leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and Verb Surgical, where he supported the development of innovative surgical and robotic technologies. With deep expertise in GxP regulations, study management, and cross-functional collaboration, Jim specializes in optimizing research operations while ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and scientific excellence.

Seminars

Wednesday 12th August 2026
Effective Project Planning to Manage Personalities, Expectations, & Cross-Functional Constraints
4:30 pm
  • Gain practical techniques for planning projects across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Explore common misalignments
  • Learn how to anticipate and manage conflicting priorities between science, safety, and cost
  • Improve project outcomes by setting clear expectations and accountability from the outset
Jim Steel, speaker at the 3rd Lab Ops & Facility Management for Biopharma West Summit