Amanda Desai
About Amanda Desai
Amanda Desai is the Senior Finance Manager for R&D Finance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with extensive experience in financial management and analysis across various companies.
Title
Amanda Desai holds the position of Senior Finance Manager, R&D Finance at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, United States.
Company
Amanda Desai is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb. Previously, she worked at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Syneos Health Clinical Solutions, Johnson & Johnson, and Express Scripts, among others.
Background
Amanda Desai has built a robust career in finance, particularly within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. She has held various roles, from auditor to senior finance manager, and has a strong background in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic decision support. Her career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Advisory Associate, followed by roles at Medco Health Solutions (now Express Scripts), Johnson & Johnson, Syneos Health, and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics before her current role at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Achievements
During her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Amanda led financial planning and analysis for multiple R&D projects, ensuring budget adherence and financial efficiency. While at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, she implemented a new financial reporting system that improved data accuracy and timeliness. At Johnson & Johnson, she received an award for outstanding performance in financial analysis. Additionally, she played a key role in the integration process during the merger of Medco Health Solutions with Express Scripts.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Desai earned her BA in Economics and Psychology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick. Her expertise includes financial analysis, reporting, strategic decision-making support, financial planning, and audit processes.