Benjamin Cohen
About Benjamin Cohen
Benjamin Cohen is the Associate Scientific Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in process development and crystallization engineering.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Benjamin Cohen holds the position of Associate Scientific Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing scientific projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation within the organization. His work focuses on applying his expertise in chemical engineering to solve complex problems in drug development and manufacturing.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before becoming Associate Scientific Director, Benjamin Cohen gained extensive experience at Bristol Myers Squibb through various roles. He served as a Senior Principal Scientist in 2020 for four months in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Principal Scientist from 2018 to 2020 for two years, Senior Research Investigator II from 2015 to 2018 for three years, and Sr. Research Scientist from 2012 to 2015 for three years, all in the Greater New York City Area.
Experience at Celgene and Merck
Prior to his tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Benjamin Cohen worked at Celgene as a Scientist from 2010 to 2012 in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, he was employed at Merck as a Chemical Engineer from 2004 to 2010, where he contributed to chemical engineering processes and innovations over a span of six years.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Benjamin Cohen's educational foundation in chemical engineering was laid at Bucknell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 2000 to 2004. He further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Master of Engineering (ME) in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University, where he studied from 2005 to 2007.
Specialization and Expertise
With over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Benjamin Cohen specializes in crystallization engineering, reaction and process development, modeling and risk assessment, as well as tech transfer and manufacturing. His focus is on finding practical solutions to complex problems through a fundamental understanding of processes. He also enjoys mentoring and coaching peers and newer scientists in both technical and behavioral areas.