Tara Stauffer
About Tara Stauffer
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Tara Stauffer is the Associate Director of the Bioassay Center of Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb. She actively contributes to the successful regulatory submissions of several drug candidates. Her current role involves leading bioassay development and validation activities, focusing on improving assay performance and resolving complex bioanalytical issues to support drug development programs.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before becoming the Associate Director, Stauffer worked in several roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. She served as the Manager of the Bioassay Development and Analytical Team from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, she was a Senior Scientist and Analytical Team Leader from 2015 to 2017. In these roles, she led teams responsible for developing and validating bioassays for various therapeutic areas.
Earlier Career at PBL Assay Science
Tara Stauffer worked at PBL Assay Science as an Assay Services Group Leader from 2012 to 2014. Before that, she was an Assay Services Scientist from 2010 to 2012. During her tenure, she gained substantial experience in immunoassays and cell-based assays, strengthening her expertise in bioanalytical methods.
Educational Background
Tara Stauffer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. This educational foundation has underpinned her extensive career in the pharmaceutical and bioanalytical services industry, amassing over 25 years of experience in the field.
Bioassay Development and Method Expertise
Stauffer has a proven track record of developing bioanalytical methods for both biologics and small molecules. She has led teams in creating and validating bioassays, crucial for supporting multiple therapeutic areas. Her expertise extends to immunoassays and cell-based assays, making her a valuable asset in improving assay performance and ensuring laboratory efficiency and compliance.