Maria Eugenia Martin
About Maria Eugenia Martin
Maria Eugenia Martin is the Associate Director of Research & Development Quality, Clinical Trials QA at Bristol Myers Squibb in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Maria Eugenia Martin currently serves as the Associate Director of Research & Development Quality, Clinical Trials QA at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she holds a pivotal role ensuring adherence to GCP standards and quality in the execution of clinical trials. Maria has been with Bristol Myers Squibb in this capacity, overseeing the essential aspects of clinical trial quality management and compliance.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Maria Eugenia Martin held multiple positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2017 to 2021, she worked as a Senior Compliance Auditor in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Prior to that, she was a Compliance Auditor for four years starting in 2013. Additionally, she served as a Senior Clinical Site Manager in Spain from 2011 to 2013, and before that, held the same position in Buenos Aires for seven years from 2004 to 2011. These roles illustrate her extensive experience and career growth within the company.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Maria also accumulated valuable experience prior to her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb. She worked at Covance as a CRA II for one year from 2003 to 2004 and at Eli Lilly as a CRA from 2000 to 2003 for three years. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in clinical research and auditing, complementing her subsequent positions focused on compliance and quality assurance.
Educational Background
Maria Eugenia Martin's educational background is robust and specialized. She earned a Master's degree in Bioethics from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Spain, where she studied Bioética/Ética médica from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies in Bioquímica at Universidad de Buenos Aires, obtaining her degree between 1994 and 1999. Her education has equipped her with both scientific proficiency and a deep understanding of ethical considerations in medical research.
Expertise in Clinical Trials and Compliance
With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Maria Eugenia Martin specializes in clinical trials and compliance. She has conducted numerous GCP audits of clinical investigator sites, vendors, internal systems, and pre-qualification audits. Additionally, she acts as an expert in specific GCP-related areas, coordinates Health Authority Inspections, and represents her department in due diligence for vendors and business partners. Her expertise extends to leading investigations into non-compliances and alleged scientific misconduct cases.
International Work Experience
Maria Eugenia Martin's career includes significant international experience. She has worked in various capacities both in Argentina and Spain, bringing a global perspective to her roles. This international exposure enhances her ability to manage complex clinical trial quality and compliance requirements across diverse regulatory environments.