Kathryn Bednarz
About Kathryn Bednarz
Kathryn Bednarz is the Associate Director, Global Alliance Lead for Specialty Lab Services at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical genomics, project management, and biotechnology.
Company
Kathryn Bednarz currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Associate Director, Global Alliance Lead for Specialty Lab Services. She has held various roles within the company, contributing to its focus on clinical research and biotechnology.
Title
Kathryn is the Associate Director, Global Alliance Lead - Specialty Lab Services at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her role involves managing outsourcing strategies, collaborating with global quality teams, and aligning information across business units.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kathryn previously worked as the Clinical Genomics and Genetics Operations Lead from 2018 to 2020. During her time in this role, she was responsible for overseeing operations related to clinical genomics and genetics, ensuring effective quality management of trials, and supporting the resolution of operational issues.
Work Experience
Kathryn has a diverse professional background. She worked at PPD as an Associate Project Manager - Labs for 8 months, at GENEWIZ as a Sales Operations Associate for 6 months, and as Associate Scientist II, Genomics and Molecular Genetics for 3 years. Additionally, she served as the Head Girls' Lacrosse Coach at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School for 2 years and as Associate Scientist I, Biotechnology at DPT Laboratories for 2 months. Early in her career, she was a Graduate Assistant at Kean University and a Summer Intern at Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn holds a Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology from Kean University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Science and Technology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology with a minor in Chemistry. Her educational background and professional experiences have equipped her with strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. She is adept at providing technical solutions and fostering relationships within the biotechnology field.