Edward Valverde
About Edward Valverde
Edward Valverde is the Executive Director of Research Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in procurement and business development within the pharmaceutical industry.
Company
Edward Valverde currently holds the position of Executive Director, Research Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company known for its innovative approach to medicine and research, especially within the realms of oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and immunology.
Title
Edward Valverde is the Executive Director of Research Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In his role, he leads procurement and manages external partner relationships for the company's Research and Early Development team. His responsibilities include strategic category management, contract negotiations, and relationship management.
Education and Expertise
Edward Valverde holds an MBA in Pharmaceutical/Chemical Industry Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a BS in Biochemistry from Binghamton University. His expertise spans both direct and indirect procurement, materials and services management, strategic category management, and contract negotiations. Valverde is also adept in operations management, performance management, and materials management. He possesses a unique combination of technical knowledge and business savvy, making him an effective leader in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Edward Valverde has had significant roles in various pharmaceutical and biopharma companies. He served as the Director of Global Procurement for Pharmaceutical Development, R&D at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2014 to 2019 and Director of Center of Excellence from 2013 to 2014. He was the Director of Global Accounts at West Pharmaceutical Services in 2013 and Director of Business Development, Sterile Technologies at Catalent Pharma Solutions from 2010 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked at Pfizer as Sr Director of Global Procurement, at Patheon as Business Development Manager, and at Wyeth-Ayerst Pharma as a Global Procurement Professional.
Achievements
Edward Valverde has been recognized with multiple Presidential Awards for exemplary performance and leadership throughout his career. His proficiency in building effective teams and his comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry have earned him organizational respect and recognition. Valverde's work involves not only procurement and materials management but also program and project management, personnel management, and risk management.