Catherine Velazquez
About Catherine Velazquez
Catherine Velazquez is the Associate Director of Pharmacovigilance Process Excellence and Learning Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb in Brisbane, California, with extensive experience in drug safety and training management.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Catherine Velazquez currently holds the position of Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Process Excellence and Learning Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Brisbane, California, she leads collaborations with enabling functions and external experts to influence process development within WorldWide Patient Safety (WWPS). Her responsibilities include defining and implementing learning strategies that foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role, Catherine Velazquez has a diverse professional background. She worked at MyoKardia as Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance Quality and Compliance Training. Her career includes positions at Genentech, where she served as Training Manager and Associate Program Manager, among other roles. Additionally, she has experience from working at Amgen, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Stanford University School of Medicine, Abgenix, and Applied Biosystems Inc. Her roles have primarily focused on drug safety, regulatory affairs, clinical research, and compliance training.
Educational Background
Catherine Velazquez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry from San Jose State University. Furthermore, she has earned multiple Professional Certificates from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in areas including Project and Program Management, Clinical Trials Design and Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology. These educational achievements provide her with a robust foundation in both scientific knowledge and practical skills.
Passion for Diversity and Inclusion
Catherine Velazquez is strongly passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging. She actively supports STEM outreach and allyship for employee resource groups, fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Her commitment to these values is evident in her professional ethos and involvement in related initiatives.
Strengths and Skills
Catherine Velazquez identifies her top strengths as Relator, Achiever, Positivity, Arranger, and Woo. In her role, she maintains inspection readiness by ensuring optimal training compliance and the upkeep of relevant personnel records. Her leadership and strengths facilitate effective collaborations and process improvements within the organization.