Amber (Ellison) Markey
About Amber (Ellison) Markey
Amber (Ellison) Markey is an Instructional Designer at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with a background in Molecular Biology from the University of Tampa.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Amber Markey is currently employed as an Instructional Designer at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing training materials that cater to both virtual platforms like Success Factors-SCORM and My Trials-AICC, as well as instructor-led sessions. Her multidisciplinary approach helps enhance the educational experience of clinical teams, bolstering their knowledge and skills effectively.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before becoming an Instructional Designer, Amber Markey worked as a Learning Specialist/Project Coordinator at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2016 to 2017. During this one-year tenure, she focused on supporting various training initiatives in Princeton, New Jersey. This role laid the foundation for her expertise in instructional design and project coordination within a clinical setting.
Education and Academic Background
Amber Markey holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Tampa, which she earned between 2011 and 2015. She completed her high school education at Shore Regional, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Her strong academic background in the sciences underpins her ability to effectively create technical training material and communicate complex concepts.
Specialized Training Development
Amber Markey develops comprehensive training content covering a broad range of clinical topics. These include disease indication, protocol synopsis, asset/drug program overview, safety management, data collection, and risk-based management. She also specializes in creating training modules on niche topics such as veterinary sciences, investigator-sponsored research, serious breach reporting, and the Eclipse clinical trial management system.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
In her role, Amber Markey manages daily tasks across multiple clinical teams, ensuring efficient project workflow and their timely completion. By leveraging her scientific background, she collaborates with subject matter experts and study teams to provide content suggestions that are both accurate and impactful. Her efforts significantly contribute to the success of Bristol-Myers Squibb's R&D training programs.