Brett Shaffer
About Brett Shaffer
Brett Shaffer is the Sr. Director of Biologics Network Strategy & Business Operations and the Emerging Leaders Program Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in supply chain management and a background in both finance and chemical engineering.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Brett Shaffer is currently serving as the Sr. Director of Biologics Network Strategy & Business Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb. He also leads the Emerging Leaders Program within the company, a role he has held since October 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing the strategic operations of the biologics network and developing future leaders within the organization.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Brett Shaffer has held multiple director-level positions at Bristol Myers Squibb, focusing on various aspects of supply chain and product planning. In 2021, he was the Director of Biologics Product & Long Term Supply Planning. From 2020 to 2021, he served as Director of Biologics Global Supply Planning. Between 2017 and 2020, he was the Associate Director of Immuno-Oncology Supply Planning, and from 2015 to 2017, he was the Associate Director of Biologics Supply Chain Product Lead.
Professional Experience at Merck and Genentech
Before his tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Brett Shaffer worked at Merck as a Sr. Specialist in Franchise Management - Diversified Brands from 2011 to 2015. He previously held the role of Senior Engineer at Merck from 2007 to 2011. In 2006, he worked briefly at Genentech as a Purification Process Development Engineer. These roles have provided him with robust experience in both the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Educational Background
Brett Shaffer has an extensive educational background in both chemical engineering and finance. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Villanova University, completed between 2010 and 2012. He also earned a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, from 2005 to 2007, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University, completed between 2000 and 2005. Additionally, he holds certifications as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I.
Supply Chain and Strategic Expertise
Brett Shaffer brings extensive expertise in supply chain management and strategic operations. He played key roles in long-term supply planning for biologics products and has a strong foundation in supply chain management, evidenced by his Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification. His combined knowledge of finance and chemical engineering enhances his strategic planning capabilities, making him a valuable asset in both business operations and technical project management.