Mena Abaskharoun
About Mena Abaskharoun
Mena Abaskharoun is the Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Development Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, specializing in oncology and infectious diseases.
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Mena Abaskharoun currently holds the position of Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Development Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, Mena is responsible for overseeing the clinical development strategies in the oncology department.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Mena Abaskharoun is currently engaged with Bristol Myers Squibb as the Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Development Lead. This role involves leadership in clinical development within the oncology sector of the company, driving strategic initiatives and clinical trials to support the advancement of cancer treatments.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before assuming the role of Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Development Lead, Mena worked in multiple positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2020 to 2021, Mena served as the Director, Oncology Clinical Science Team Lead. Prior to this, Mena was the Director, Oncology Clinical Trial Lead from 2018 to 2020, based in New Jersey.
Career at Novartis
Mena Abaskharoun was employed at Novartis from 2012 to 2014. During this tenure, Mena worked in the US Medical division, focusing on Oncology and Hematology. This position contributed to Mena's extensive experience in the field of oncology.
Pharmaceutical Experience in Infectious Diseases
From 2008 to 2012, Mena Abaskharoun was a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Infectious Diseases at Atlantic Health. Prior to this, Mena served as an Inpatient Pharmacist at Saint Barnabas Health Care System from 2006 to 2008.
Educational Background
Mena Abaskharoun holds a PharmD from Rutgers University where Mena studied Pharmacy. Additionally, Mena earned an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General from Seton Hall University. These academic credentials have provided a strong foundation for Mena's roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.