Eston Kihara
About Eston Kihara
Eston Kihara is the Associate Director of EDC Database Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. He has extensive experience in clinical programming and data management, having worked at Celgene, Novella Clinical, Inc., and Prologue Research, among others.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Eston Kihara is currently serving as Associate Director of EDC Database Development at Bristol Myers Squibb in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States. His responsibilities in this role involve overseeing the development and management of electronic data capture (EDC) databases essential for clinical trials and research projects. This position leverages his extensive background in clinical programming and data analytics.
Experience at Celgene
Eston Kihara worked at Celgene from 2011 to 2019, holding several key roles during his tenure. He started as Principal Clinical Programmer from 2011 to 2013 before advancing to Sr. Principal Programmer, Clinical, a position he held from 2013 to 2019. In 2019, he transitioned to the role of Associate Director, Clinical Programming, where he worked for 10 months. His work at Celgene primarily involved the development and management of clinical data systems and programming solutions to support research and clinical trials.
Career at Prologue Research
Eston Kihara's career at Prologue Research spanned from 2002 to 2010, where he held multiple roles. He began as a Clinical Data Analyst and then progressed to Clinical Data Analyst II, a role he served in for six years. From there, he moved to Sr. Clinical & EDC Programmer, where he worked from 2008 to 2010. His contributions included data management, analysis, and the development of clinical data capture tools, which were integral to the research processes at Prologue Research.
Educational Background
Eston Kihara's educational background is rooted in science and technology. He achieved a B.Sc. in Meteorology from the University of Nairobi, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He later pursued a B.Sc. in Chemistry with a minor in Computer Science at Worcester State University, completing his studies in 2002. He also obtained a Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing Certificate from Saint Joseph's University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. This diverse educational foundation underpins his expertise in clinical programming and data management.
Volunteer Work with Marafiki Global AIDS Ministry
In addition to his professional career, Eston Kihara is actively involved in volunteer work. He serves as a Volunteer Fundraiser and Operations member for Marafiki Global AIDS Ministry in Nderi, Kenya. His contributions to the organization highlight his commitment to humanitarian efforts and community support, focusing on AIDS awareness and support initiatives in the region.