Gale Cohen
About Gale Cohen
Gale Cohen, VP of People & Organization
Gale Cohen serves as the Vice President of People & Organization. She has a wealth of experience in human resources, with a focus on the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Her role involves leading HR initiatives and driving organizational strategies geared towards growth and talent development.
Gale Cohen Educational Background
Gale Cohen earned her Bachelor of Science in Management from Bentley University. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Human Resources Development from Villanova University. This strong educational foundation has equipped her with the skills and knowledge to lead effectively across various HR landscapes.
Gale Cohen Human Resources Experience
Gale Cohen brings over 20 years of experience in the Human Resources field, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Her career includes significant roles at leading companies such as Cyteir Therapeutics, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), and AstraZeneca. Her expertise spans strategic HR leadership, talent management, and organizational growth.
Gale Cohen at Cyteir Therapeutics
At Cyteir Therapeutics, Gale Cohen served as the Head of HR. In this role, she provided strategic HR leadership that supported the company's growth from a private entity to a publicly traded company. Her contributions were critical in navigating this transition and ensuring the organization's workforce was aligned with its evolving goals.
Gale Cohen Previous Roles at BMS and AstraZeneca
Previously, Gale Cohen held important positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) as the Global Talent Management Lead and Head of HR at the Devens Biologics Manufacturing Campus. She was known for developing transformative talent practices. Additionally, she spent over a decade at AstraZeneca as the HR Lead at their R&D facility in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she played a key role in the site's growth and expansion.