Elena Betancourt, Mas, Gcsrt
About Elena Betancourt, Mas, Gcsrt
Elena Betancourt is the Manager of Risk Management & Strategic Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a background in STEM and extensive experience in clinical research and biotechnology.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Elena Betancourt currently holds the position of Manager, Risk Management & Strategic Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives and supports global inspection readiness. Elena plays a crucial part in educating stakeholders and fostering cross-functional knowledge within Clinical Trials. She contributes to supporting inspections related to Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) strategies and provides essential input on IT requirements for RBM functionalities.
Professional Background
Elena Betancourt has held several key roles across reputable organizations. She worked at Emergent BioSolutions (formerly PaxVax, Inc), where she served as Principal Associate and Sr. Research Associate from 2016 to 2022. Prior to that, she held the position of Associate Scientist and Research Associate at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson from 2014 to 2016. Elena has also been a Molecular Biologist at the US Department of Homeland Security and a Research Associate and Technician at Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Her early career includes roles such as Research Assistant at UCSD Center for Human Development and Research Supervisor at UCSD Moores Cancer Center.
Education and Expertise
Elena Betancourt's educational background is robust, with a focus on clinical research and biotechnology. She earned a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Clinical Research from UC San Diego between 2018 and 2020 and a certificate in Biotechnology Project Management from the University of Washington in 2015. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physiology and Neuroscience from UC San Diego (2011-2013) and has pursued advanced studies as a Clinical Research Scholar at Harvard University from 2020 to 2022.
Contributions to Risk-Based Monitoring
Elena Betancourt has significantly contributed to the development of training materials for Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) methodologies. She has been instrumental in ensuring global inspection readiness and maintaining performance metrics for central monitoring evaluation. Moreover, she has acted as a change agent, educating stakeholders and fostering partnerships across different functions to enhance Clinical Trials' Risk Management and Strategic Intelligence.
Participation in STEM Community
Elena Betancourt is an active part of the Latin American women in STEM community. Her career in science and technology is marked by overcoming cultural and social barriers, including gender biases. Elena has shown a passion for continuous learning and discovery. She believes in the importance of self-belief and has witnessed an increase in women's participation in STEM and leadership roles over the past decade. The support from family and educators has been pivotal in her successful journey in the STEM fields.