Dirk Heckermann
About Dirk Heckermann
Dirk Heckermann is the Senior Medical Science Manager Hematology/Immuno-Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in medical affairs, precision medicine, and clinical research.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Dirk Heckermann has been serving as the Senior Medical Science Manager for Hematology and Immuno-Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb since November 2020. In this role, he focuses on medical affairs in hematology and immuno-oncology, driving strategies to support advancements in these specialized areas of medicine.
Previous Role at Bio-Rad Laboratories
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Dirk Heckermann worked at Bio-Rad Laboratories. He held the position of Group Marketing Manager for the EMEA region from 2019 to 2020. During this period, he was based in Basel and its surroundings, contributing to the marketing strategies within the medical sciences field.
Experience at Genedata
Dirk Heckermann served as the Scientific Manager for Precision Medicine at Genedata from 2018 to 2019. In this role, he managed various precision medicine initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in the field. His contributions were focused on the Basel area, where he implemented innovative solutions in precision medicine management.
Long Tenure at Siemens Healthcare
Dirk Heckermann spent over a decade at Siemens Healthcare, where he held several key roles. From 1998 to 2001, he was the National Sales Manager. He then managed clinical research in cardiology, oncology, and neuroscience from 2002 to 2005. He later headed the Clinical Competence Center for Oncology, Cardiology, and Neuroscience from 2005 to 2010 in Erlangen, Germany.
Educational Background
Dirk Heckermann holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Cologne. He further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. His educational background combines medical and managerial expertise, laying a strong foundation for his versatile career in healthcare.
Clinical Background
Early in his career, Dirk Heckermann worked as a radiologist at the University Clinic Munich (Grosshadern) from 1995 to 1998. This experience provided him with a solid clinical foundation, which he later built upon through various roles in medical management and marketing across multiple leading healthcare companies.