Lisa Favretto, Ca Am
About Lisa Favretto, Ca Am
Lisa Favretto is the Head of Early Development Project Management, Mechanisms of Cancer Resistance and Oncogenesis at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical project management and clinical research.
Current Title: Head Of Early Development Project Management
Lisa Favretto currently serves as the Head of Early Development Project Management, Mechanisms of Cancer Resistance and Oncogenesis at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Princeton, New Jersey. In this role, she focuses on the early-stage development of strategies tackling cancer resistance mechanisms and oncogenesis.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lisa Favretto has a robust history at Bristol Myers Squibb, holding several key positions over the years. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Alliance Management Lead for Strategic Collaborations. Prior to that, she was the Associate Director of Project Management for R&D Strategy and Operations, a position she held from 2011 to 2017. Her experience reflects a deep commitment to strategic project management and collaboration within the company.
Previous Roles in Pharmaceutical Industry
Before her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Lisa Favretto accumulated significant experience at other major pharmaceutical companies. She worked as a Project Manager and Assistant Director in Oncology Clinical R&D at Wyeth Research from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, she served as Assistant Director of Clinical Trials Management at Centocor and held senior positions at GlaxoSmithKline in Oncology and Pulmonary & Diabetes divisions. Early in her career, she also worked as a Clinical Research Associate at Eli Lilly and Company.
Educational Background
Lisa Favretto holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Rutgers University, where she studied from 1986 to 1991. Her formal education provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in clinical research and pharmaceutical project management.
Expertise and Specializations
Throughout her career, Lisa Favretto has developed expertise in managing projects and programs across multiple therapeutic areas including neuroscience, anti-infectives, pulmonary, diabetes, cardiovascular, and oncology. She is also specialized in alliance management, cross-functional matrix team leadership, relationship and team building, mentoring and coaching, meeting facilitation, and staff management. Her capabilities are further complemented by her background as a registered pharmacist.