Alicia Coghlan
About Alicia Coghlan
Alicia Coghlan is the Executive Director of Corporate Giving and Patient Assistance at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in corporate giving and patient support.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Alicia Coghlan is currently the Executive Director of Corporate Giving and Patient Assistance at Bristol Myers Squibb, stationed in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. In this role, she oversees the company’s corporate philanthropy initiatives and patient support programs. She plays a pivotal role in strategizing and executing the company’s charitable activities.
Professional Journey at Bristol Myers Squibb
Alicia began her career at Bristol Myers Squibb as Associate Director, Independent Medical Education Neuroscience, in 2004. Subsequently, she transitioned to various roles, including Associate Director of Independent Medical Education Virology and Director of Charitable Giving. By 2010, she advanced to Group Director and later to Senior Director of Corporate Giving and Patient Assistance. In 2021, she achieved her current role as Executive Director. Her trajectory within the company demonstrates her capability and dedication to corporate giving and patient assistance.
Educational Background
Alicia Coghlan earned her MBA in Pharmaceutical Business from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2008. She also holds a B.S. in Finance and Business Law from Penn State University, completed in 1989. Her formal education in finance, business law, and pharmaceutical business uniquely positions her to manage corporate giving and patient assistance programs effectively and strategically.
Previous Roles and Expertise
Before her extensive tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Alicia Coghlan accumulated experience at ApotheCom Associates as Vice President of Fusion Medical Education and at Vox Medica as Group Director of Client Services. This work background provided a foundation in medical education and client services, which she leverages in her roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her career spans various sectors, enhancing her expertise in corporate giving and patient support.
Leadership in Corporate Giving
With over 15 years of experience in corporate giving and patient assistance at Bristol Myers Squibb, Alicia Coghlan has continuously demonstrated her commitment to philanthropy and patient support. Her leadership in these areas is evident through her ability to manage and elevate the company’s corporate giving strategies while ensuring comprehensive patient assistance programs.