Donna Burgess
About Donna Burgess
Donna Burgess is the Associate Director of Global Patient Operations Training at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with a background in haematology, oncology, and pharmaceutical operations.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Donna Burgess presently holds the position of Associate Director, Global Patient Operations Training at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the training programs related to patient operations on a global scale. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing training initiatives to support the company's patient operations teams.
Previous Roles at Celgene
Donna previously worked at Celgene in various capacities. She was Senior Training Manager Patient Operations Apheresis from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she served as Senior Manager Patient Operations Apheresis for two years from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Regional Medical Liaison from 2018 to 2021, reflecting her deep involvement with the company over a significant period. Her roles mainly focused on training, patient operations, and medical liaison activities.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Donna has a substantial background in the pharmaceutical industry. She worked as a Regional Medical Liaison at a pharmaceutical company from 2016 to 2021. Her experience includes the execution of departmental operational plans and significant service development. She has developed and delivered medical education programs specifically tailored for CAR-T operations and possesses skills in project and account management within clinical research and medical affairs.
Clinical Experience in the UK Healthcare System
Before transitioning to the pharmaceutical industry, Donna gained extensive clinical experience in the UK healthcare system. She was a Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Queen Alexandra Hospital from 2014 to 2016 and a Haematology Clinical Trials Practitioner at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT from 2012 to 2014. Her work primarily involved haematology and oncology, contributing to her strong background in these medical fields.
Education and Qualifications
Donna Burgess earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from the University of Southampton, graduating in 2010. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation for her professional roles in healthcare, clinical trials, and the pharmaceutical industry.