Judi Sylvester
About Judi Sylvester
Judi Sylvester is the Associate Director and Protocol Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ, with extensive experience in clinical research and protocol development.
Current Title and Role
Judi Sylvester currently holds the position of Associate Director, Protocol Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ. In this role, she leads multi-functional protocol and program teams, driving protocol development processes. She oversees start-up activities which include budget and contract management, global feasibility assessment, and deployment. Using clinical trial management systems and Project Management Frameworks, she ensures alignment with organizational goals and tracks relevant metrics.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Prior to her current role, Judi Sylvester worked as a Senior Clinical Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, for two months in 2020. During this brief tenure, her expertise likely supported critical clinical research activities at the company.
Experience at Fox Chase Cancer Center
Judi Sylvester’s earlier career included significant positions at Fox Chase Cancer Center. From 2003 to 2011, she served as Director of Protocol Development and Extramural Research, and from 2003 to 2009, she was the Administrator of the CCOP Research Base. These roles involved developing research protocols and managing extramural research programs, contributing greatly to the center's research initiatives.
Education and Nursing Background
Judi Sylvester studied Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Gwynedd Mercy College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from 1990 to 1994. This educational foundation has provided her with the clinical and scientific knowledge essential for her roles in protocol management and clinical research.
Protocol Development and Team Leadership
In her role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Judi Sylvester drives protocol development processes and leads her team through crucial start-up activities, including global feasibility assessment, budget and contract management, and deployment. She is also involved in establishing and analyzing protocol-level budgets and grants. Her work ensures compliance with clinical and scientific standards, contributing to audit responses and the mentorship of team members.