Catherine Francisco
About Catherine Francisco
Catherine Francisco is an Information Technology Business Partner at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on intellectual property and IT.
Company
Currently, Catherine Francisco works at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she holds the position of Information Technology Business Partner. She has been with the company since 2012, initially serving as the Manager of IP Assets before transitioning to her current IT role in 2020.
Title
Catherine Francisco currently holds the title of Information Technology Business Partner at Bristol Myers Squibb. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, transitioning to her IT role after working in intellectual property management for many years.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Francisco studied at Saint Elizabeth University, where she earned a BA in Legal Studies. Her professional expertise spans over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on intellectual property and information technology. She has a strong background in managing patent dockets and intellectual property assets.
Professional Background
Catherine Francisco’s career includes significant roles at several leading pharmaceutical companies. She worked at Warner Lambert for 11 years as an Intellectual Property Specialist before the company was acquired by Pfizer. She then served as an Intellectual Property Administrator at Pfizer for 2 years. At Merck, she held positions as Supervisor and Manager of the Patent Docket over a 10-year span. Finally, she transitioned to Bristol Myers Squibb in 2012, becoming Manager of IP Assets and later an Information Technology Business Partner.
Experience in Intellectual Property
Catherine Francisco has extensive experience in intellectual property, having managed patent dockets and IP assets at major pharmaceutical companies. Her tenure includes supervisory and managerial roles at Warner Lambert, Pfizer, and Merck. She played a pivotal role in overseeing intellectual property efforts, contributing to the company’s legal and strategic initiatives in the sector.