Denis Mandel
About Denis Mandel
Denis Mandel is the Sr. Director of FP&A at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis across multiple pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Denis Mandel currently holds the title of Sr. Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Bristol Myers Squibb. He transitioned to this role in March 2024. His responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and strategic financial management for the company. With his extensive background in FP&A within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, Denis brings a wealth of expertise to his current position.
Previous Role at Karuna Therapeutics
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Denis Mandel served as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Karuna Therapeutics from 2021 to 2024. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Denis was responsible for the financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial strategy for the company. His contributions helped in steering the financial direction of Karuna Therapeutics during his three-year tenure.
Experience at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Denis Mandel worked at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Finance Manager for FP&A from 2015 to 2021. His role in Cambridge, MA, was pivotal in providing strategic financial insights and managing comprehensive financial analyses for the company. During his six-year tenure, Denis honed his skills in financial management within the biotechnology industry.
Educational Background
Denis Mandel holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Questrom School of Business, Boston University, which he achieved between 2016 and 2018. He also obtained a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance from Babson College, which he attended from 2008 to 2011. His education provided a strong foundation in both accounting and financial principles, preparing him for his extensive career in financial planning and analysis.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Denis Mandel's early career includes roles at various organizations, starting as a Specialist at Apple from 2007 to 2011 in Natick. He then worked as an Associate at BEAN from 2010 to 2012, followed by a brief stint as a Pricing Analyst at J.P. Morgan in 2012. His career progressed with financial roles at EMC (Associate Financial Analyst, 2012-2013) and Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics (Senior Financial Analyst, 2013-2015) in Cambridge, MA. These roles helped him build a robust foundation in financial analysis and planning before moving into specialized pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.