Paula Kovars
About Paula Kovars
Paula Kovars is the Head of West Region, U.S. Site Monitoring, Associate Director, Regional Clinical Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb, overseeing a team of 15 Senior/Clinical Site Monitors and ensuring quality and compliance across over 300 investigative sites.
Title and Current Role
Paula Kovars serves as the Head of West Region, U.S. Site Monitoring, and Associate Director of Regional Clinical Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she leads a dedicated team ensuring the quality and compliance of clinical trials across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas.
Education and Expertise
Paula Kovars earned her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Northeastern University. Her academic background provides a solid foundation in healthcare, which she leverages in her current operational responsibilities in the clinical research field.
Team Leadership and Management
In her role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Paula leads a team of 15 Senior/Clinical Site Monitors who oversee multiple protocols and therapeutic areas. She is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of over 300 investigative sites, which span oncology, virology, immunosciences, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurosciences.
Initiatives and Responsibilities
Paula supports several critical initiatives, including risk-based monitoring and the management of rapidly enrolling studies. Her role involves fostering site relationships and ensuring protocol operational feasibility. Additionally, she performs as a Quality Specialist for Regional Clinical Operations, aiding in site/system audits, FDA inspections, and CAPAs.
Mentoring and Coaching
Paula is also committed to coaching and mentoring her global colleagues, which includes Associate Directors and Site Monitor Managers. Her mentorship helps enhance their professional development and ensures high standards are maintained across various clinical operations functions.