Adriana Arita, Ph.D.
About Adriana Arita, Ph.D.
Adriana Arita, Ph.D., is the Associate Director of Competitive Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with extensive experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Adriana Arita holds the position of Associate Director, Competitive Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In her capacity, she leverages her extensive background in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries to provide strategic insights and competitive analysis. She plays a crucial role in informing the company's strategic decisions by analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments. Her responsibilities include gathering and synthesizing competitive data to support the company's business objectives.
Previous Experience at Prescient Healthcare Group
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Adriana Arita worked at Prescient Healthcare Group, where she served in various roles. She was an Associate Director from 2020 to 2021 and an Engagement Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to these roles, she functioned as an Associate Consultant from 2015 to 2017. In these positions, she was responsible for leading project teams, enhancing policy and procedure development, and providing in-depth competitive intelligence and market research. Her efforts were instrumental in supporting clients with strategic decision-making and knowledge development in the healthcare sector.
Consultant Role at GlobalData Healthcare
Adriana Arita also worked at GlobalData Healthcare as a Healthcare/Pharmaceutical/Lifescience Consultant from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she contributed to the development of market strategies and provided key insights into pharmaceutical trends and competitive landscapes. Her responsibilities included conducting primary and secondary research, engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), and delivering high-impact reports to guide clients' strategic planning in the healthcare market.
Academic Background in Medical and Scientific Research
Adriana Arita has a robust academic background that includes a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the New York University School of Medicine and a postdoctoral fellowship in Hematology/Medical Oncology from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She also served as a Cancer Research Training Fellow at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. Additionally, she holds a BS in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Miami. Her academic and research tenure also includes three years as a Research Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine.
Key Skills and Areas of Expertise
Adriana Arita specializes in competitive intelligence, primary and secondary KOL, and payer market research in global markets. She possesses strong communication skills and has a proven track record of contributing to policy and procedure development, project team leadership, and knowledge development initiatives. Her experience encompasses coverage of scientific and medical congresses, conferences, and meetings. She is noted for her ability to enhance staff morale and empower team members, thereby reducing turnover rates. Her broad expertise also includes maintaining high levels of staff engagement and supporting their continuous professional development.