Alessandra Belcastro
About Alessandra Belcastro
Alessandra Belcastro is a Senior Manager in PV Quality Risk Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in global drug safety operations from her previous roles at Celgene.
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Alessandra Belcastro currently holds the position of Senior Manager, PV Quality Risk Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her role involves overseeing the quality and risk management of pharmacovigilance (PV) processes.
Previous Experience at Celgene
Alessandra Belcastro accumulated significant experience in global drug safety operations during her time at Celgene. She served as Senior Drug Safety Specialist from 2010 to 2017, Associate Manager of Case Management Operations from 2017 to 2021, and Manager of Case Management in Global Drug Safety from 2019 to 2021. These roles showcased her expertise in drug safety and case management over an 11-year period.
Early Career Roles
Alessandra gained early career experience in various capacities. She worked as a data entry specialist at Omnicare Clinical Research GmbH & Co.KG in 2006, and later held positions as a pharmacovigilance scientist at the Regional Centre of Pharmacovigilance in Pisa, pharmacoeconomics consultant at the Società italiana farmacisti ospedalieri, and drug safety officer at Menarini. These roles helped her build a strong foundation in pharmacovigilance and pharmacoeconomics.
Education and Expertise
Alessandra Belcastro has a robust educational background that supports her extensive career in pharmacology and drug safety. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Università di Pisa, and pursued several postgraduate diplomas in Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacovigilance, and Pharmacoeconomics. Additionally, she studied an Intensive Course in Pharmacoepidemiology at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità and holds an Eudravigilance certificate from the European Medicines Agency.
Work at Bristol Myers Squibb
In her current role as Senior Manager, PV Quality Risk Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, Alessandra Belcastro is responsible for managing the quality and risk aspects of the pharmacovigilance processes. Her role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards in drug safety operations.