Claire Gillespie
About Claire Gillespie
Claire Gillespie is the Director of US Oncology Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in corporate communications within the pharmaceutical industry.
Title at Bristol Myers Squibb
Claire Gillespie currently holds the position of Director, US Oncology Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, her role involves overseeing communication strategies within the oncology division to support the company's mission and objectives.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Previously, Claire Gillespie served as the Director of US Immunology Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2020 to 2021. In this role for one year, she managed communications efforts related to immunology, contributing to the company's research and development accomplishments in that field.
Work Experience at Merck
Claire Gillespie spent several years at Merck in various roles focused on communications. As Director of Global Communications - Oncology from 2019 to 2020, she managed international communication strategies for oncology. She also worked as Director of Global Communications - Primary Care from 2018 to 2019, enhancing the visibility of primary care products. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Corporate Media Relations from 2017 to 2018 and was the Associate Director of Corporate Media Relations from 2015 to 2017. Claire also led internal communication campaigns for Merck Vaccines between 2013 to 2014 and held roles as Communications Specialist from 2007 to 2013.
Educational Background
Claire Gillespie holds an MBA in Marketing from the LeBow College of Business at Drexel University, which she completed in 2009. She also earned a BA in Communications from Rutgers University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007.
Experience in Corporate Communications
With over 15 years of experience in corporate communications, Claire Gillespie has a deep-rooted background in the pharmaceutical industry. Her extensive experience includes leading communication strategies for high-profile product launches, managing media relations, and overseeing internal communication campaigns during significant organizational changes.