Amy Benton, MBA, Pmp
About Amy Benton, MBA, Pmp
Amy Benton is the Vice President of Information Technology at Travere Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in IT management, having previously held roles at Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Intuit, and holds an MBA and PMP certification.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Amy Benton serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Travere Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees a corporate IT budget of $16 million and collaborates with department heads to provide IT guidance and identify opportunities for process improvement. Benton supports IT systems across various departments, including Research and Development, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Operations. Her leadership ensures that the organization maintains compliance with regulations such as the Sunshine Act, SOX, GxP, GDPR, and CCPA.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Prior to her current role, Amy Benton worked at Travere Therapeutics as the Senior Director of IT from 2014 to 2020. Before that, she served as the Associate Director of IT at Amylin Pharmaceuticals for eight years, from 2005 to 2013. Additionally, she gained experience as a Project Manager at Intuit from 2001 to 2005. These roles contributed to her extensive background in managing IT operations and projects within the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
Education and Expertise
Amy Benton holds an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, which she completed from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Scientific Programming from UC San Diego, studying there from 1988 to 1993. Benton is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), which underscores her expertise in project management within the IT field.
Early Education and Background
Benton completed her high school education at Juniperro Serra High School, where she obtained her High School Diploma from 1983 to 1988. Her foundational education laid the groundwork for her subsequent studies in mathematics and technology management, shaping her career in information technology.