Edge Colecchia
About Edge Colecchia
Edge Colecchia is the Associate Director of EDC Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles within the clinical research and IT sectors.
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Edge Colecchia is currently serving as an Associate Director in EDC Management at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Previous Roles and Companies
Prior to his current position, Edge Colecchia held the role of Director eClinical Solutions at Labcorp Drug Development, following the Chiltern merger, from 2013 to 2022. He also served as Associate Director eClinical solutions at LabCorp Drug Development via the Theorem Clinical Research merger from 2013 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Manager at Forest Laboratories in Jersey City, NJ, from 2010 to 2012, and as a Senior Project Manager at Medidata Solutions Worldwide from 2008 to 2010. He was a Project Manager at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, now part of Pfizer, from 2006 to 2008, and spent six years as a Senior System Associate at Merck from 2000 to 2006. Edge began his career as a Research Associate at the University of Chicago from 1995 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Edge Colecchia holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Chicago, obtained between 1998 and 2000. He also has an M.S. in Neurobiology from Northwestern University, achieved in 1995, and a B.A. in Biology from The University of Toledo, completed in 1994. His extensive education has provided a strong foundation in both technical and biological sciences, supporting his diverse career in clinical research and IT strategy.
Industry Experience
Edge Colecchia brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles within the clinical research and IT sectors. His career has focused on aligning business and IT strategies to support clinical trials and specializing in vendor management and governance. He has notable expertise in eBusiness strategies and solutions tailored for clinical systems, and a proven track record in relationship and account management within the clinical trials context.
Vendor Management and Governance in Clinical Research
Edge Colecchia has specialized in vendor management and governance within the clinical research industry. His experience in this niche has enabled him to effectively align business and IT strategies to enhance clinical trial operations and outcomes. His expertise extends to eBusiness strategies, ensuring that clinical systems operate efficiently and effectively.