Eric Gustafson
About Eric Gustafson
Eric Gustafson is the Head of US Cell Therapy/Hematology Access Marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
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Eric Gustafson serves as the Head of US Cell Therapy/Hematology Access Marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he focuses on ensuring patient access to innovative cell therapy treatments and devising marketing strategies to improve access to hematology treatments.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Eric Gustafson currently holds the position of Head of US Cell Therapy/Hematology Access Marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb. His responsibilities include developing and executing strategies that enhance patient access to cutting-edge cell therapy and hematology treatments. He plays a significant role in collaborating with healthcare providers, ensuring that novel therapeutic options are available to those in need.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to his current role, Eric Gustafson held several key positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2021 to 2022, he served as Head of US Cell Therapy Reimbursement, Access & Value Strategy. Before that, he was the National Market Access Director for Oncology/Hematology Accounts and Specialty GPOs at Celgene Corporation, which later became part of Bristol Myers Squibb, from 2019 to 2021.
Career at Merck
Eric Gustafson has an extensive career history at Merck, where he held multiple leadership roles. Notably, he served as Head of Sales and Accounts for the US Oncology Business Unit from 2013 to 2016. He also worked as Senior Director Marketing in Oncology Commercial Strategy for 11 months in 2013. Other positions included Senior Director Marketing for US Customer Solutions and Customer Engagement Strategy from 2010 to 2013, and Senior Director Regional Sales from 2005 to 2010. His roles at Merck spanned various capacities, starting as a Sales Representative in 1991 and progressing to leadership positions in payer marketing, pricing, contracting, and specialty region management.
Educational Background
Eric Gustafson holds degrees from California State University, Fullerton, and the University of Southern California. He further enhanced his leadership skills by completing the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. This diverse educational background provides him with a solid foundation for his strategic roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.