David Strohner
About David Strohner
David Strohner is the Global Director of External Manufacturing for Biologicals and Small Molecules at Bristol-Myers Squibb and serves as Senior Director and Head of Distribution for EU5, China, and Japan at UCB in Brussels.
Title and Current Roles
David Strohner is the Global Director of External Manufacturing for Biologicals and Small Molecules at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. Additionally, he holds the position of Senior Director and Head of Distribution for EU5, China, and Japan at UCB, based in Brussels, Belgium.
Professional Experience
David Strohner has accumulated 15 years of experience in global procurement and supply chain operations. He has worked in various roles at prominent companies. He served as Director of Global Procurement External Manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he led teams focusing on Drug Product and API. He also held positions at The Dow Chemical Company and GSK, managing sourcing and procurement functions. Early in his career, he was a Buyer at Merck Group and Areva T&D.
Educational Background
David Strohner holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. He earned a Master's degree in Biotechnology Engineering from Collège Sciences De L'homme, Université De Bordeaux. He also completed a Master of Business Administration at Kedge Business School. Additionally, he studied at Columbia Business School in 2017.
Expertise and Skills
David Strohner has a diverse skill set, including expertise in global sourcing strategy and the transformation of procurement organizations. He has led international senior teams and managed multi-cultural teams in highly regulated sectors such as pharma, chemicals, and vaccines. He also possesses certifications in finance, Lean, and Six Sigma.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout his career, David Strohner has been a member of leadership teams for the past five years, demonstrating his capability in managing senior teams and executing strategic projects. His work often involves close collaboration with senior executives to deploy projects that impact corporate profit and loss statements.