Katrina Lopez
About Katrina Lopez
Katrina Lopez is the Associate Director of External Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Katrina Lopez currently serves as the Associate Director of External Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her role involves managing and fostering external relationships that are crucial to the company's strategic initiatives. She transitioned to this position from her previous role within the company, demonstrating a breadth of expertise in different facets of the pharmaceutical industry.
Past Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Katrina Lopez was the Manager of Pharmacovigilance Agreements at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing agreements related to drug safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Career at Celgene
Katrina Lopez had a long tenure at Celgene, where she worked for 15 years in various roles. She started as a Submissions Coordinator in 2006, later transitioning to roles such as Distribution Specialist and eventually Manager of Safety Operations - Pharmacovigilance Agreements. Her diverse responsibilities included coordinating drug submissions, managing distribution logistics, and overseeing safety operations.
Education and Nursing Background
Katrina Lopez studied Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Hudson County Community College, earning an Associate of Science (AS) degree in 2014. Her academic background in nursing provided a strong foundation for her career in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in roles requiring an understanding of clinical and safety protocols.
Pharmaceutical Industry Experience
With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Katrina Lopez has developed extensive expertise in safety operations and pharmacovigilance agreements. Having worked in various capacities at notable companies like Celgene and Bristol Myers Squibb, she has a well-rounded understanding of the industry’s critical processes and compliance requirements.