Carol Phelps
About Carol Phelps
Carol Phelps is the National Director for Lung, Head & Neck, and Breast Cancers, MSL Team at BMS Oncology with over 20 years of experience in oncology and pharmaceutical management.
Professional Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Carol Phelps is currently the National Director of Lung, Head & Neck, and Breast Cancers for the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Team at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Oncology. In this role, she oversees strategic initiatives and provides leadership to the MSL team, focusing on critical oncology areas such as lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and breast cancer. Her extensive experience and leadership contribute significantly to the overall mission of BMS Oncology.
Professional Experience at Novartis Oncology
Carol Phelps has an extensive background with Novartis Oncology, where she held multiple roles over approximately 17 years. She served as Head of Solid Tumors Oncology Field Medical from 2017 to 2022, leading a team dedicated to advancing oncology treatments. Before that, from 2006 to 2017, she was the Regional Director for MSLs. Her initial role at Novartis Oncology was as a Medical Science Liaison from 2005 to 2006. In these roles, she focused on solid tumor therapies and expanding the impact of medical science liaisons.
Experience at sanofi-aventis
At sanofi-aventis, Carol Phelps was the Professional Oncology Education Manager from 2003 to 2005. She played a key role in professional oncology education, enhancing the knowledge base and competencies of healthcare professionals in oncology. Her work contributed to better educational resources and improved oncology practices within the organization.
Tenure at Response Oncology
Carol Phelps served as the National Pharmacy Director at Response Oncology from 1992 to 2002. In this role, she oversaw national pharmacy operations, a position that spanned a decade. Her responsibility included managing pharmacy practices and ensuring the effective delivery of oncology medications across the network.
Educational Background
Carol Phelps holds a Master of Healthcare/Pharmacy Administration from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Mississippi - School of Pharmacy, earned between 1978 and 1983. This educational foundation laid the groundwork for her extensive career in oncology pharmaceutical management.