Begüm Benli Peker
About Begüm Benli Peker
Begüm Benli Peker is the Director, Patient Safety Hub Lead (EU Cluster) & Head of Patient Safety Netherlands at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over a decade of experience in pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Begüm Benli Peker serves as the Director, Patient Safety Hub Lead (EU Cluster) and Head of Patient Safety Netherlands at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she oversees patient safety operations across the European Union and leads the patient safety efforts in the Netherlands. Her work involves coordinating various safety protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to her current position, Begüm Benli Peker held multiple roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2020 to 2022, she was the Associate Director, International PV Excellence and Operations Head in Belgium. Before that, from 2019 to 2020, she served as the Associate Director, International PV Operations and PV Intelligence Lead. In these roles, she was responsible for international pharmacovigilance operations and intelligence, contributing to the company's global safety standards.
Career at Novartis
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Begüm Benli Peker worked at Novartis in Istanbul, Turkey. From 2017 to 2019, she was the Patient Safety Country Head & Local QPPV. She also held the interim Patient Safety Country Head role in 2017. Earlier, she was the Patient Safety Specialist & Local RMP Manager & Deputy Local QPPV from 2014 to 2017. Her responsibilities included managing patient safety programs, overseeing local risk management plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Early Career and Internships
Begüm Benli Peker's career in the pharmaceutical industry began with internships and entry-level roles. She interned at various companies such as American Hospital, BIOFARMA Pharmaceutical, and Mustafa Nevzat İlaç between 2008 and 2010. She also worked as a Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs Intern at Santa Farma in 2010. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in drug safety and regulatory affairs.
Educational Background
Begüm Benli Peker holds a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) from Marmara University. She furthered her education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Maltepe University. This combination of pharmaceutical and business education has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her numerous leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Extensive Experience in Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs
With over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Begüm Benli Peker has held multiple roles focused on pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs. Her career spans various companies and positions, from being a Drug Safety Officer and Regulatory Associate at Reckitt Benckiser to serving as Pharmacovigilance Responsible and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Santa Farma Pharmaceuticals. Her vast experience highlights her expertise in drug safety, compliance, and regulatory processes.