Aakash Patel, Pharm D
About Aakash Patel, Pharm D
Aakash Patel, PharmD, is the Director of Cardiovascular & Immunology Policy at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a diverse background in public policy, pharmacy administration, and health economics.
Title
Aakash Patel holds the title of Director, Cardiovascular & Immunology Policy at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Aakash Patel currently serves as the Director of Cardiovascular & Immunology Policy at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he focuses on shaping and influencing policies that impact cardiovascular and immunological therapies, ensuring they align with both regulatory standards and the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Aakash Patel has held multiple positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. He was the Senior Manager of U.S. Public Policy for 5 months in 2021. Prior to that, he served as Manager, U.S. Public Policy from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months. Additionally, Patel worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Federal Policy & Government Affairs / U.S. Oncology Advocacy from 2018 to 2020, accumulating significant experience in public policy and advocacy.
Education and Expertise
Aakash Patel earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, he achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from The University of Georgia between 2010 and 2014. Patel's robust educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in pharmacy administration, health economics, and public policy.
Externships and Internships
In 2017, Aakash Patel completed multiple externships that contributed to his diverse experience in the pharmaceutical industry. These include roles at Xcenda in Health Outcomes and Managed Markets, Eli Lilly and Company in U.S. Regulatory Policy & Strategy, Buckeye Health Plan in Managed Care Pharmacy, Celgene in U.S. Health Economics and Outcomes Research, and Pharmerit International as a Strategic Market Access Intern & Contractor.
Academic Contributions
Aakash Patel served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Rutgers University from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he contributed to the academic community by sharing his industry knowledge and expertise with students, while concurrently working in various roles within the pharmaceutical industry.