Deborah Mc Closkey
About Deborah Mc Closkey
Deborah Mc Closkey is the Director of Grant and Giving Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb, overseeing a global team and managing compliance and processes for corporate giving.
Current Role as Director - Grant and Giving Operations
Deborah Mc Closkey is currently the Director of Grant and Giving Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Plainsboro, NJ. In this role, she oversees a Corporate Giving Global Operations team that supports funding requests in 11 different languages. She is also responsible for managing a team of 8 Grant Analysts who process both US and international funding requests. Additionally, Mc Closkey administers and oversees changes to the grants management software system, ensuring compliance with internal and external audits, governmental regulations, and other legal requirements.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Deborah Mc Closkey has a long history with Bristol-Myers Squibb, having served as Business Capability Manager in Corporate IT, Public Affairs, and Corporate Philanthropy from 2005 to 2015. In her decade-long tenure in this position, she contributed significantly to the organization’s public affairs and corporate philanthropy initiatives. Her experience in various managerial roles has provided her with extensive expertise in corporate operations and public affairs.
Early Career Positions
Prior to her tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Deborah Mc Closkey held several significant positions. She worked as an HR Associate at Educational Testing Services (ETS) in Princeton, NJ, from 2001 to 2002. Before that, she served as Assistant Township Administrator in Washington Township, Long Valley, NJ, from 1991 to 2000. She also worked as a Management Specialist in West Milford Township, West Milford, NJ, from 1986 to 1991. These roles have equipped her with a diverse skill set in management and public administration.
Educational Background
Deborah Mc Closkey has an extensive educational background. She earned her MA in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Additionally, she received an MA in Urban Studies from The University of Akron. She also holds a BS in Environmental Studies from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. This academic foundation has provided her with a broad understanding of administrative, urban, and environmental studies, contributing to her capabilities in her professional roles.
Process Development and Implementation
In her role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Deborah Mc Closkey is responsible for developing and implementing processes and procedures for the end-to-end processing of funding requests for corporate giving and medical education. Her work ensures that the procedures are efficient and compliant with necessary regulations. This involves close collaboration with various stakeholders and meticulous attention to detail to ensure the smooth operation of the grant and funding processes.