Cecilia Westling
About Cecilia Westling
Cecilia Westling is a Project Leader and Clinical Trial Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 18 years of experience in clinical trial management and project leadership in the Nordic region, specializing in oncology and immunology.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cecilia Westling currently holds the position of Project Leader, Clinical Trial Manager Regional Clinical Operation, Nordic at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for the oversight and delivery management of clinical trials, ensuring they meet time, budget, and quality standards from start-up to closure. She acts as the main contact for both internal and external stakeholders in clinical trials. Westling's focus is primarily on oncology and immunology clinical trials.
Professional Experience
Cecilia Westling has over 18 years of experience in clinical trial management and project leadership within the Nordic region. Prior to her current role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, she served as a Study Start-Up Specialist, Hub Outsourcing Specialist, and Nordic Subject Matter Expert Investigational Product at the same company. Her experience spans various roles in clinical operations management, including positions at TFS - Clinical Contract Research Organization and Medivir AB. She started her career as a Sales Representative at Roche, gaining early experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Specialization in Oncology and Immunology
With extensive experience in clinical trials, Cecilia Westling specializes in oncology and immunology. Her roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb have involved significant work in these fields, ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical trials. Her expertise in these areas is backed by her comprehensive understanding of the clinical trial process, from start-up to closure, making her a valuable asset in advancing medical research in oncology and immunology.
Education Background
Cecilia Westling studied at Uppsala University, where she achieved a Master's degree in Pharmacy (M.Sc. Pharm) from 1984 to 1989. In addition, she completed an Internal Medicine Course at the same university in 1989. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, complementing her extensive professional experience in clinical trial management and project leadership.
Career Path
Cecilia Westling's career path in the pharmaceutical industry began as a Sales Representative at Roche from 1989 to 1992. She then progressed to the role of Clinical Research Manager at Pharmacia AB from 1993 to 2000. Afterward, she served as Project Director at Medivir AB from 2000 to 2003 and as Clinical Operations Manager at TFS - Clinical Contract Research Organization from 2003 to 2005. Since 2005, she has been with Bristol-Myers Squibb, holding various roles including Study Start-Up Specialist, Hub Outsourcing Specialist, and Nordic Subject Matter Expert Investigational Product before transitioning to her current role.