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Heather O'Brien

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Head, Strategy and Operations Canada at Bristol Myers Squibb
📍 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Heather OBrien is a strategic leader with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Strategy and Operations for Bristol Myers Squibb Canada. Her expertise encompasses commercial operations, business analytics, and forecasting, complemented by an MBA from Concordia University and deep knowledge in early asset planning.

She is deeply engaged in the broader Canadian healthcare landscape, demonstrated by her involvement with organizations like Health Canada and Innovative Medicines Canada, where she serves on the board. She is known as a strong people manager, skilled at motivating teams and developing their capabilities.

She successfully transitioned from commercial operations to lead complex strategy functions, including pipeline portfolio management and market access.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head, Strategy and Operations Canada
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Healthcare Strategy
As Head of Strategy and Operations, she focuses on pipeline portfolio management, market access, and health technology assessment for Bristol Myers Squibb in Canada.
Commercial Operations
Her career is built on a foundation of over 15 years in commercial functions like business analytics, forecasting, and sales operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
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Work history

9-2022
Head, Strategy and Operations Canada
Bristol Myers Squibb
4-2020
Marketing Director Oncology
Bristol Myers Squibb
5-2018 - 4-2020
Melanoma and GU Franchise Lead
Bristol Myers Squibb
8-2008 - 9-2009
Senior Manager, Business Analytics
Schering-Plough
9-2006 - 8-2008
Manager, Business Analytics
Schering-Plough
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Concordia University
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