Margarita Askelson
About Margarita Askelson
Margarita Askelson is a Senior Manager and Biostatistician at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical trials and statistical analysis.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Margarita Askelson currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Biostatistician at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In this role, she contributes to the delivery of an extensive and diverse book of work across multiple compounds within a therapeutic area and late-stage pipeline assets. Her responsibilities include developing and executing statistical aspects for medical-sponsored clinical trials, including study design, analysis planning, and result interpretation.
Past Experience at EDETEK and Acerta Pharma
Prior to her current role, Margarita Askelson held the position of Senior Biostatistician at Acerta Pharma B.V., a member of the AstraZeneca Group, from 2017 to 2019. Earlier positions include roles at EDETEK, Inc. where she served as a Senior Statistician and Statistician between 2014 and 2019. At EDETEK, she transformed data into valuable assets, showcasing her expertise in clinical data standardization and reporting.
Educational Background in Mathematics and Biostatistics
Margarita Askelson holds a Master of Science (MS) in Statistics and Biostatistics from Rutgers University. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics from Kean University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her foundational studies also include a degree in Radioecology from the International Sakharov Environmental University.
Skills in Clinical Trials and Regulatory Submissions
With over a decade of experience in Phase I-IV clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, Margarita Askelson excels in protocol development, Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP), and performing statistical simulations. She is well-versed in Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, FDA regulations, and other relevant standards. Her skill set also includes managing regulatory submissions and providing statistical input on investigator-sponsored trials.
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
Margarita Askelson is known for her effective interpersonal and leadership skills. She excels in both technical and people management capacities, making valuable contributions to the presentation and interpretation of clinical study results. Her ability to present summary data and analyses to key stakeholders and review committees underscores her effective communication and project management abilities.