Ed Hensler
About Ed Hensler
Ed Hensler is the Vice President of Global Clinical Supply Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles within the company.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ed Hensler serves as the Vice President, Global Clinical Supply Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, he is based in Princeton, NJ, and is responsible for overseeing clinical supply operations on a global scale. His leadership helps to ensure that clinical supply chains operate efficiently and effectively to support the company's clinical trials and other initiatives.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ed Hensler has a long history at Bristol-Myers Squibb, having held multiple leadership roles over two decades. Prior to his current role, he was the Executive Director of Operational Strategy, Clinical Supply Operations from 2017 to 2018. From 2012 to 2017, he served as the Executive Director of Pharmaceutical Development Operations. He has also held positions as Group Director and Director of the Clinical Supply Chain and Associate Director of Sourcing. His experience spans a range of operational and strategic responsibilities.
Early Career and Transition to Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ed Hensler began his career as a Design Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company, where he worked from 1987 to 1992. He then transitioned to a managerial role at Ernst & Young from 1994 to 1998. In 1998, he made a significant career change, joining Bristol-Myers Squibb as an Associate Director of Sourcing. This move marked the beginning of his extensive tenure at the pharmaceutical company.
Educational Background
Ed Hensler has a solid educational foundation that supports his professional roles. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Operations from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, completed between 1992 and 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, earned from 1983 to 1987. This combination of finance and engineering education has equipped him with a diverse skill set.
Leadership and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles within Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ed Hensler brings a wealth of expertise to his current position. His career has encompassed significant responsibility for clinical supply chain management, pharmaceutical development operations, and operational strategy. This extensive experience makes him a key player in ensuring the success of Bristol-Myers Squibb's clinical supply operations.