Laura Mc Avoy
About Laura Mc Avoy
Laura Mc Avoy is the Associate Director, Safety Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in the United States, with a strong background in global regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Laura Mc Avoy is currently serving as an Associate Director and Safety Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in the United States. Her role involves responsibilities focusing on pharmacovigilance, adverse event analysis, and the development of risk management strategies. She contributes to ensuring patient safety through comprehensive safety assessments and reporting.
Previous Position at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies
From 2016 to 2020, Laura Mc Avoy was employed as an Associate Director of Medical Safety (Risk Evaluation and Reporting) at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies in Princeton, NJ. Here, she specialized in risk evaluation and the preparation of medical safety reports, playing a significant part in the company's pharmacovigilance efforts.
Experience at Advanced Clinical
Laura Mc Avoy worked at Advanced Clinical as a Medical Safety Operations Scientist from 2015 to 2016 for 11 months. In this role, she managed medical safety operations and contributed to the interpretation and communication of medical data, enhancing clinical safety measures.
Educational Background
Laura Mc Avoy has a diverse educational background. She earned a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Scranton (2002-2006), an M.S. in Biomedical Writing from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (2008-2011), and a Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Drexel University (2011-2012). Her educational experiences have strengthened her expertise in medical writing, risk management, and patient safety.
Skills and Expertise
Laura Mc Avoy has developed extensive skills in project management, cross-functional team management, and medical data interpretation. Her background includes a strong focus on global regulatory affairs and operations, as well as expertise in publishing and dossier preparation. She aims to further develop her skills in adverse event analysis, medical assessment, and risk management strategies.