Ajay Shukla, Pharm D
About Ajay Shukla, Pharm D
Ajay Shukla, Pharm.D., is the Director of Medical Strategy - US Medical (Cardiovascular) at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in cardiovascular medical affairs and regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ajay Shukla currently serves as the Director of Medical Strategy - US Medical (Cardiovascular) at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he focuses on the strategic development and implementation of medical affairs initiatives within the cardiovascular therapeutic area. His responsibilities include guiding medical and digital innovation strategies to enhance the company's engagement with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ajay Shukla has held multiple roles at Bristol Myers Squibb, progressively advancing in responsibility. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Associate Director - US Medical (Cardiovascular) based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Prior to that, he served as Manager - US Medical Strategy (Cardiovascular) from 2019 to 2020 and as Manager - Cardiovascular Promotional Review Advisor from 2017 to 2019, also in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Long Term Care Pharmacist at IPPC Pharmacy
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Ajay Shukla worked as a Long Term Care Pharmacist at IPPC Pharmacy in Morganville, New Jersey, from 2013 to 2017. During his tenure, he managed pharmaceutical care for long-term care patients, ensuring medication safety and compliance with healthcare regulations. This role provided him with valuable hands-on experience in patient care and pharmaceutical management.
Education and Clinical Training
Ajay Shukla earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, completing his studies from 2007 to 2013. Following his graduation, he undertook a year-long clinical rotation at Rutgers University from 2012 to 2013, gaining practical experience in various clinical settings. This educational foundation has been pivotal in shaping his career in the pharmaceutical and medical strategy fields.
Expertise in Cardiovascular Medical Affairs
Ajay Shukla has developed and implemented a comprehensive digital innovation strategy for cardiovascular medical affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb. His extensive experience includes generating insights for medical strategy and conducting congress engagement within the cardiovascular therapeutic area. He possesses a robust understanding of regulatory affairs, including the Sunshine Act, OIG, and FDA regulations governing healthcare professional interactions.