Monica Nelson
About Monica Nelson
Monica Nelson is the Director of Strategy and Business Operations for Small Molecule Drug Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Monica Nelson is the Director of Strategy and Business Operations for Small Molecule Drug Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Monica Nelson is currently serving as the Director of Strategy and Business Operations for Small Molecule Drug Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. In this role, she oversees strategic initiatives and business operations to advance small molecule drug discovery projects.
Professional Experience
Monica Nelson has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various strategic and operational roles. At Bristol Myers Squibb, she has served as Associate Director in several departments, including Leads Discovery and Optimization, and Biologics Analytical CRO Operations. She has also held the position of Director of Quality Control at Century Therapeutics, LLC, and has been an Interim Biologics Specification Chair.
Education and Expertise
Monica Nelson earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2009. She also holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University. Her academic background is complemented by her extensive industry experience, making her a seasoned expert in pharmaceutical research and development.
Notable Achievements
Monica Nelson has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on biopharmaceutical process development and has presented her research findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) annual conference. She received the 'Excellence in Leadership' award at Bristol Myers Squibb in 2022 and has led the implementation of a new analytical method validation process at the company.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Monica Nelson is committed to mentoring junior scientists and engineers through Bristol Myers Squibb's internal mentorship program. She is actively involved in community outreach programs that promote STEM education in the Greater Philadelphia area.