Derek Konrad, MBA, Pmp
About Derek Konrad, MBA, Pmp
Derek Konrad, MBA, PMP, is the Director Information Technology Partner to Manufacturing and R&D Quality at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Director Information Technology Partner to Manufacturing and R&D Quality at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Career at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Derek Konrad has held multiple roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, including his current position as Director Information Technology Partner to Manufacturing and R&D Quality in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His career at the company also includes serving as Associate Director from 1997 to 2005, based in New Brunswick, and as Technical Project Lead from 1989 to 2004 in Princeton, New Jersey. Over these years, he has been extensively involved in driving data standards, data quality, and data monitoring for a multiyear digital transformation program in the Quality organization.
Previous Experience at General Electric
Before his tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Derek Konrad worked at General Electric as Senior Technical Staff from 1985 to 1989. During his four years at General Electric, he was likely involved in various technical roles, contributing to his strong foundation in information technology and project leadership.
Education and Expertise
Derek Konrad studied at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where he earned an MBA with a focus on Pharmaceutical Science and Health Care Policy, from 2009 to 2011. He also studied Computer Science at Rutgers University. His education has equipped him with a diverse skill set that spans technical, pharmaceutical, and managerial domains.
Digital Transformation Leadership
In his current role, Derek Konrad leads initiatives to deploy business-critical digital capabilities by collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He focuses on leveraging digital opportunities and capabilities to deliver value across R&D and Manufacturing business units. His responsibilities include establishing program data standards and processes as well as streamlining and harmonizing quality processes through digital initiatives.