Marcela De Riz
About Marcela De Riz
Marcela De Riz is the Disease Area Head for Immuno-oncology and Hematology in Latin America at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical research, particularly in hematology and oncology.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Marcela De Riz currently holds the position of Disease Area Head for Immuno-oncology and Hematology in the Latin America (Latam) region at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She has been serving in this role since June 2015. Based in New Jersey, United States, Marcela is responsible for overseeing the company's initiatives and strategies in these medical fields across the Latin American market.
Role as Senior Scientific Advisor Oncology
In addition to her duties as Disease Area Head, Marcela De Riz also serves as a Senior Scientific Advisor in Oncology at Bristol-Myers Squibb. This position involves providing scientific and clinical insights to support oncology-related projects and strategies within the company.
Past Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Marcela De Riz held the role of Senior Clinical Site Manager for the Latin America Hub at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2004 to 2011. During this period, she managed clinical research sites across the region, ensuring that studies were conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Previous Employment at Sanofi
Before her extensive tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Marcela De Riz worked as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Sanofi from 2003 to 2004. Based in Aquitaine, France, she was involved in the coordination and monitoring of clinical trials, contributing to the development of new medical treatments.
Medical Career at Instituto Angel Roffo
Between 1998 and 2003, Marcela De Riz served as a 'Medica De Planta' in the Hematology Service at Instituto Angel Roffo. Her responsibilities included the clinical management of hematology patients, providing daily medical care, and contributing to the hospital's service delivery.
Educational Background and Training
Marcela De Riz graduated from Instituto Universitario De Ciencias Biomédicas in Buenos Aires in 1989 after completing a five-year program. She also completed a Project Management course focused on clinical research at IEEC in 2010. Her medical training includes residencies in both Clinical Medicine and Hematology at Hospital de Clinicas Jose de San Martin, providing a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in clinical research and medical management.