Dr. Matt Ferdock, PhD
President

Matt Ferdock has led in the CRO/FSP life science sectors for over 35 years, most notably founding DataCeutics, which is now known as Navitas Data Sciences. Here, he assembled a top-tier team of professionals focused on clinical data management, biostatistics, and reporting. As CEO, Dr. Ferdock pioneered the company's transformation into the first all-remote functional service provider (FSP) in 1993, achieving an impressively low turnover rate and maintaining over 20% annual growth in his last five years at the helm. As a global executive, he has driven substantial organizational changes, passionately advocating for the company's mission and enhancing employee motivation.

Dr. Ferdock played a key role in business development, actively maintaining and expanding client relationships, and consistently presented the company's mission and services in a highly positive light. His extensive expertise encompasses global FSP management, clinical research, biostatistical analysis, and IT compliance among other areas. Recently, Dr. Ferdock has also founded the medical device company ApperceptMD, became President of the Board of Directors for the Burn Prevention Network, and launched several other ventures including the real estate investment company Goose Mill Farm. Additionally, he teaches Ph.D.-level statistics, testing and measurement, and IO psychology at Liberty University.