Andrew Gilmore
About Andrew Gilmore
Andrew Gilmore is the Executive Director of External Manufacturing Biologics & Steriles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in Cham, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple countries and companies in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Executive Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Andrew Gilmore is extensively involved in leadership roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb's Global Capabilities Hub in Cham, Switzerland. As the Executive Director, External Manufacturing Biologics & Steriles, he oversees the manufacturing operations for biologic and sterile products. Additionally, he serves as the Head of Global Biologics External Manufacturing, integrating and managing external manufacturing partnerships globally. His responsibilities also include serving as the Director for Biologics External Manufacturing EMEA & AP and acting as the Site Lead for the Global Product Supply (GPS) in Cham.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before his current roles, Andrew Gilmore contributed significantly to Bristol-Myers Squibb's Dublin operations. He held the position of Director for Global Drug Substance Supply and worked as the Supplier Relationship Manager, facilitating supplier management initiatives. His leadership roles paved the way for improved supplier relationships and operational efficiencies in drug substance supply.
Background in Biopharmaceutical and Chemical Industries
Andrew Gilmore's career began at Merck Sharp & Dohme, where he worked as a Pharmaceutical Plant Shift Supervisor in Tipperary, Ireland for five years. He gained extensive experience at Arch Chemicals, serving as Operations Manager in Dublin and undertaking a Special Project for New Facility Start-up in Suzhou, China. He later transitioned to Lonza, acting as Operations Manager in Rochester, NY, and subsequently as Global Product Manager in Atlanta, GA.
Educational Background
Andrew Gilmore holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Rochester Institute of Technology, earned in 2012. He also achieved a Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Engineering from The University of Manchester between 2002 and 2004. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering from University College Dublin, completed in 1999. His diverse education has provided a robust foundation for his multifaceted career.
Experience Working Internationally
Throughout his career, Andrew Gilmore has accumulated substantial international experience, having lived and worked in Ireland, China, the US, and Switzerland. This global exposure has enabled him to adapt to various cultural and organizational dynamics, making him a versatile and agile leader. His roles have consistently involved leading teams and cultivating strong organizational cultures that focus on achieving results.