Mariella Tejada
About Mariella Tejada
Mariella Tejada is the Associate Director of Epidemiology Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb and a Real-World Analytics & Data Science Fellow in Princeton, New Jersey.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Mariella Tejada currently holds the position of Associate Director- Epidemiology Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb. She has been in this role since December 2022. In addition to her role in epidemiology strategy, she also serves as a Real-World Analytics & Data Science Fellow in Princeton, New Jersey. Her work involves contributing to epidemiological strategies and leveraging data analytics to inform real-world applications.
Previous Experience at Columbia University Medical Center
From 2017 to 2021, Mariella Tejada worked at Columbia University Medical Center as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. During her four-year tenure, she was responsible for overseeing clinical research projects, coordinating clinical trials, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. This role allowed her to gain valuable experience in clinical research and patient coordination.
Educational Background
Mariella Tejada earned a Master's degree in Epidemiology from Columbia University in the City of New York, studying from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Brandeis University, where she double-majored in Health: Science, Society and Policy, and Anthropology. Her undergraduate education spanned from 2011 to 2015.
Early Career and Internships
Mariella Tejada's early career includes various internships and roles that provided her with a strong foundation in health sciences and research. In 2014, she interned at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, focusing on immigrant health and disparities. She also interned at the FEGS Center for Women and Families in New York, New York, in 2013. These experiences contributed to her understanding of healthcare disparities and the importance of patient-centered care.
Roles at Brandeis University
While at Brandeis University, Mariella Tejada held multiple positions that helped shape her administrative and managerial skills. From 2014 to 2017, she served as a Managerial Intern in the Development and Alumni Relations department. She also directed the Student Events Films Department from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with experience in event management, coordination, and administrative responsibilities.