Susanne Busta
About Susanne Busta
Susanne Busta is the Director of Regional Clinical Operations DACH at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Munich, Germany, with extensive experience in clinical trial management and quality assurance.
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Susanne Busta currently holds the position of Director Regional Clinical Operations DACH at Bristol-Myers Squibb in the Munich Area, Germany.
Professional Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Susanne Busta has been employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb in various roles since 2001. She initially joined as a Productivity & Quality Manager and later served as Associate Director of Site & Data Management for 12 years from 2002 to 2014 in the Munich Area, Germany. She is now the Director of Regional Clinical Operations DACH, where she oversees clinical trial portfolios across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and plays a pivotal role in advancing the company's clinical operations.
Previous Experience at Schering AG
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Susanne Busta worked at Schering AG in Berlin for three years. She served as a Senior CRA from 1998 to 2000, followed by roles as Study Subgroup Coordinator Monitoring from 1999 to 2000, and Study Conduct Manager from 2000 to 2001. In these positions, she managed various aspects of clinical trials and monitoring projects.
Education and Certifications
Susanne Busta has an extensive educational background with multiple qualifications. She earned a Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Research from Johannes Kepler University, Linz. She holds certifications including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Productivity Engineering Europe, PEEC, and Kaizen Leader/ Green Belt from Bristol-Myers Squibb. Additionally, she achieved Auditor certification from the Chamber of Commerce in Passau, Germany, Quality Manager qualification from the University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, and a Lab Technician certification in Biology from Schering AG, Berlin.
Expertise in Clinical Operations
Throughout her career, Susanne Busta has developed significant expertise in managing clinical trial portfolios across multiple countries, particularly Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. She has been instrumental in the development and implementation of unique operating models such as 'fit the market' Full Service Provisioning solutions. Additionally, she successfully led organizational restructuring efforts, which included consultation processes with employee representatives.
Memberships and Associations
Since 2002, Susanne Busta has been a member of the 'Clinical Development/ Quality Assurance vfa,' an association of pharmaceutical companies in Germany. This membership aligns with her extensive expertise in quality management and continuous improvement in the clinical research sector.