Alverna Bedford
About Alverna Bedford
Alverna Bedford is a Senior Manager and Principal Medical Writer II at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in medical writing and management.
Title and Current Position
Alverna Bedford holds the title of Senior Manager, Principal Medical Writer II at Bristol Myers Squibb. She currently operates in a remote capacity, performing advanced medical writing duties. This position builds upon her extensive background and expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company
Alverna Bedford is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company known for its focus on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines. She has been with the company since November 2017, contributing to its mission from a remote role as a Senior Manager and Principal Medical Writer II.
Previous Positions
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Alverna Bedford held various key positions in the medical writing field. She worked as a Principal Medical Writer at Celgene, a role she performed from home. From 2014 to 2017, she was a Principal Medical Writer at AbbVie, and prior to that, an Associate Principal Medical Writer at Synchrogenix in Malvern, PA, for one year. Additionally, she served as a Lead Medical Writer at GlaxoSmithKline for nine years.
Education and Expertise
Alverna Bedford has a robust educational foundation in biology and chemistry, earning a BSc(Hons) from Sheffield Hallam University. Completed over four years, this degree provides her with the scientific knowledge crucial for her role in medical writing. Her over 20 years of professional experience further underscores her expertise in the field.
Remote Working Experience
Alverna Bedford has substantial experience working in remote and home-based roles. Her current position at Bristol Myers Squibb, along with previous roles at Celgene and AbbVie, highlights her ability to effectively manage and contribute to projects while working away from a traditional office setting.