Kendra Apgar
About Kendra Apgar
Kendra Apgar is a research scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb with over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Title and Current Position
Kendra Apgar is a Research Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She joined the company in this role on August 23, 2018. In addition to her role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, she also works as an Estate Maintenance Worker at Walter's Nursery in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania.
Career Background
Kendra Apgar has amassed over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Her career began at Charles River Laboratories, where she worked as an Assistant Research Technician from 2010 to 2012, and then as a Research Technician from 2013 to 2015. She continued to build her expertise in toxicology and clinical trials with positions at Lampire Biological Laboratories and ICON PLC, respectively. Her tenure as an Associate Research Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2016 to 2018 further solidified her experience before advancing to her current role.
Education and Expertise
Kendra Apgar holds a Bachelor’s degree from Delaware Valley University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background, combined with her work experience, has equipped her with expertise in research methodologies, toxicology, and clinical trials. Additionally, she is a graduate of Palisades High School in Pennsylvania.
Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Having joined Bristol-Myers Squibb initially as an Associate Research Scientist from 2016 to 2018, Kendra Apgar advanced to the role of Research Scientist in August 2018. In her current position, she applies her extensive experience in various research projects, contributing to the company’s pharmaceutical advancements.
Toxicology and Clinical Trial Experience
Kendra Apgar’s career includes significant contributions to toxicology and clinical trials. At Lampire Biological Laboratories, she worked for six months in 2015 as a Toxicology Technician, focusing on the safety assessment of biological products. She also had a brief tenure at ICON PLC as a Clinical Trial Assistant, where she helped manage and coordinate clinical studies, gaining valuable insights into the clinical trial process.