Sonali Kulkarni/Joshi, MBA
About Sonali Kulkarni/Joshi, MBA
Sonali Kulkarni/Joshi is a Senior Manager and PV Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 10 years of experience in pharmacovigilance and clinical research.
Current Title and Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sonali Kulkarni/Joshi currently holds the position of Senior Manager, PV Scientist (TOD) at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the adverse event processing business processes within the company. Her role includes managing and overseeing case processing processes, leading user acceptance testing (UAT) for the safety database, and contributing to the oversight of electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) and Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVA).
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Sonali worked as a Senior Triage Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2016 to 2021, a period spanning five years. She initially started in the same role within the company in 2016 for a brief period. During this time, she developed significant expertise in triage and safety assessment of pharmacovigilance cases.
Clinical Research Coordination Experience
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Sonali worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at several establishments. From 2015 to 2016, she was with Premier Pain Medicine Center in Shrewsbury, NJ. Additionally, in 2015, she had brief stints at University Pain Medicine Center in Somerset, NJ. From 2011 to 2012, she served as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Nations Med, working for a year.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Sonali holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health/Health Care Administration and Management from Capella University. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Her education has provided a solid foundation for her career in health care administration and pharmacovigilance.
Expertise in Lean Six Sigma Methodology
Sonali is proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodology, a critical skill set in improving processes, enhancing quality, and increasing efficiency in her roles. This expertise complements her extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and clinical research, contributing to her effectiveness in managing complex safety and case processing systems in the pharmaceutical industry.