April Adams
About April Adams
April Adams is the Sr. Director, Field Medical - Cardiovascular at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in medical affairs and leadership roles at AstraZeneca and MyoKardia.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
April Adams currently holds the position of Sr. Director, Field Medical - Cardiovascular at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing field medical operations and initiatives specific to cardiovascular therapies. Her role involves strategic planning and leading medical teams to provide essential support and information to healthcare professionals within the cardiovascular space.
Previous Roles at MyoKardia and AstraZeneca
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, April Adams served as Sr. Director, Field Medical Affairs at MyoKardia for a brief period in 2020. Prior to that, she had an extensive career at AstraZeneca, where she held multiple roles. These included Director, Global MSL Excellence from 2017 to 2020, Regional Director Medical Affairs from 2006 to 2020, and Medical Information Scientist from 2000 to 2006. Her tenure at AstraZeneca saw her operate in Gaithersburg, Maryland and the Greater Atlanta Area.
Educational Background
April Adams holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Mercer University School of Pharmacy. She completed her studies there from 1987 to 1991. This comprehensive pharmaceutical education has been the foundation for her long-standing and impactful career in the medical field.
Key Accomplishments and Awards
Throughout her career, April Adams has earned significant recognition for her contributions. Notably, she received a 2020 Presidential award for her leadership in developing a global Actionable Insight Framework. She also won a Presidential Award in 2015 as part of the Lynparza Launch team for ovarian cancer. Additionally, she was honored with the Manager of the Year award in 2015, given by the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).
Leadership and Impact
April Adams is known for her high impact leadership skills, including vision, strategy, facilitation, affiliation, and directness. Her leadership style is characterized by strengths such as Developer, Positivity, Includer, Harmonizer, and WOO (Winning Others Over). She is also credited for managing MSLs in various therapy areas, including Respiratory, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, and Oncology from 2006-2017. Additionally, she led the annual Global Field Medical Leaders Summit for three consecutive years, which was recognized as 'The BEST meeting of the year!' by medical leaders.