Chris Hansen
About Chris Hansen
Chris Hansen is the Executive IT Director and Integration Lead for Mergers and Acquisitions at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in managing IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions in the life sciences sector.
Company
Chris Hansen currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Executive IT Director - Integration Lead, Mergers and Acquisitions. Additionally, Chris holds the role of Executive Director IT - Product Development, Product Supply and Laboratory Services at the same company.
Title
Chris Hansen serves as the Executive IT Director - Integration Lead, Mergers and Acquisitions, and the Executive Director IT - Product Development, Product Supply and Laboratory Services at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Previous Roles
Chris Hansen has extensive experience in the IT industry, having previously worked at Celgene as the Executive Director, IT GDS Enterprise Systems from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, Chris was the Sr IT Director - Enterprise at Teva Pharmaceuticals from 2015 to 2018. Chris also had a distinguished 25-year career at Johnson & Johnson, where he held the positions of Executive IT Director from 2003 to 2015 and IT Director from 1990 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hansen studied at Rutgers University, achieving degrees in Computer Science and Economics. He has significant expertise in managing IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution. Chris possesses a strong background in life sciences with expertise in global product development, supply chain management, and customer integration.
Professional Achievements
During his tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Chris Hansen led the integration of multiple acquired companies into the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operational continuity. He played a key role in the successful divestiture of non-core business units, optimizing the company's focus on strategic growth areas. Additionally, Chris developed and implemented a global ERP strategy using SAP, significantly improving operational efficiency across multiple business lines and successfully managed capital investment projects aimed at enhancing IT infrastructure.