Geraldine Aquino
About Geraldine Aquino
Geraldine Aquino is the Associate Director of Biospecimen Planning & Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in biospecimen operations and laboratory management within the pharmaceutical industry.
Title and Current Role
Geraldine Aquino is currently the Associate Director of Biospecimen Planning & Management in Early Development at Bristol Myers Squibb. She operates out of their Summit, New Jersey office. Her role is centered around early development biospecimen and imaging management, where she plays a crucial part in planning and overseeing the management of biospecimens.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Geraldine Aquino began her career at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Biospecimen Operations Specialist II in the Biospecimen & Imaging Management-Global Development Operations. She held this position from 2019 to 2020 for a duration of 11 months. In her current role as Associate Director, she is responsible for the planning and management of biospecimens within their early development programs.
Educational Background
Geraldine Aquino has a solid educational foundation in the sciences and health administration. She holds a BS in Biology from New Jersey City University, an MT (ASCP) in Medical Technology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and an MPA in Public Administration/Health Care Administration from Rutgers University - Newark.
Experience at Celgene
Geraldine Aquino worked at Celgene in various roles related to biospecimen operations. She began as a Biospecimen Operations Specialist I in 2018 and was shortly promoted to Biospecimen Operations Specialist II in 2019. Her tenure at Celgene lasted for approximately one year and was based in Summit, New Jersey.
Role at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
From 2008 to 2018, Geraldine Aquino served as a Biomarker Study Coordinator at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research. Her focus was on Laboratory Excellence and Operations within BioMarker Development. She played a major role in driving the quality and efficiency of lab operations for biomarker studies over a decade-long career.
Early Career in Clinical and Laboratory Roles
Geraldine Aquino’s extensive early career experience includes roles such as Clinical Scientist at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Clinical Research Associate at BD, and various managerial and supervisory positions in laboratory settings at Cathedral Healthcare System/Saint Michael's Medical Center and Saint James Hospital. Her responsibilities included oversight of hematology and coagulation sections, managing clinical laboratory activities, and conducting clinical research.