Carrie Fernandez
About Carrie Fernandez
Carrie Fernandez is the Vice President of Corporate Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey, with extensive experience in healthcare communications and public affairs.
Vice President Corporate Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb
Carrie Fernandez currently holds the position of Vice President Corporate Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. In this role, she leads the company's corporate communications strategies, enhancing internal and external communication efforts. Her responsibilities include developing communication plans, managing media relations, and overseeing the execution of public affairs initiatives. She has been instrumental in driving the corporate message and ensuring consistent and effective communication across various channels.
Previous Roles at Takeda
Before her current role, Carrie Fernandez worked at Takeda where she served as Vice President and Head, Communications & Patient Advocacy, Global Oncology from 2023 to 2024. She also held the position of Vice President and Head of Communications, Global Oncology from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure at Takeda, she led the communications strategy for the launch of multiple oncology products and developed a global patient advocacy program aimed at enhancing patient engagement and support. Her work significantly contributed to the visibility and reputation of Takeda’s oncology division.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Experience
Carrie Fernandez's extensive experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb includes several key roles. She was Executive Director, Lead, Corporate Communications from 2018 to 2020 and Executive Director, Lead, U.S. Public Affairs from 2016 to 2020. Prior to these roles, she served as Director, Public Affairs, Immuno-Oncology from 2015 to 2016, and Director, Public Affairs, Virology from 2013 to 2015. In these positions, she played a pivotal role in the corporate rebranding efforts and spearheaded public affairs strategies focusing on immuno-oncology and virology, thereby significantly reinforcing the company's public image and communication effectiveness.
Early Career at Pfizer
Carrie Fernandez's early career includes significant roles at Pfizer where she was the Latin America Regional Lead, External Communications for a brief period in 2013, and Vaccines Communications, Adult Lead from 2010 to 2012. At Pfizer, she managed external communications for the Latin America region, significantly improving media relations and public perception. Additionally, she oversaw the communications for Pfizer's adult vaccines portfolio, which led to increased awareness and uptake of vaccines, showcasing her ability to effectively manage large-scale communications and public health campaigns.
Education and Early Career
Carrie Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from The George Washington University, where she studied Marketing from 1992 to 1996. Her early career includes serving as VP, Client Solutions Director at Vox Medica from 2009 to 2010, and Vice President, Healthcare at Porter Novelli from 2006 to 2009. At Vox Medica, she directed client solutions, delivering tailored communication strategies for healthcare clients. At Porter Novelli, she specialized in healthcare communications, managing high-profile accounts and campaigns, which set the foundation for her extensive experience in the healthcare and communications sectors.