Eric Silverman
About Eric Silverman
Eric Silverman is the Senior Global IT Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ, with extensive experience in IT leadership roles at Biovail and Pfizer.
Company
Eric Silverman is currently serving as the Senior Global IT Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ. His role involves managing the company's global IT infrastructure and heading various digital capabilities across multiple functions, including Clinical, Quality, Medical, Regulatory, and Safety. He oversees the enterprise collaboration solutions as well, ensuring smooth operations for email, messaging, web and video conferencing, file sharing services, OneDrive, streaming video, and internal social media platforms.
Previous Work Experience
Eric held the position of Head Global IT Infrastructure & Operations, Hosting Solutions, Network at Biovail in Bridgewater, NJ, from 2006 to 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Pfizer for seven years from 1999 to 2006 in New York, NY, where he was the Head of Service Delivery and a Senior IT Leader. These positions showcase his significant experience in IT leadership and infrastructure management.
Education and Certifications
Eric Silverman has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master's Degree in Information Systems (MSIS) from Stevens Institute of Technology between 2009 and 2013. He also completed a Master's Certificate in Project Management at the same institution from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, Eric holds an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Keystone College (1991-1993), and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. He studied Network Engineering & Data Communications at Chubb Institute and achieved Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.
Industry Presentations and Leadership
Eric Silverman has actively participated in industry events and leadership activities. He presented at the Veeva Summit in Philadelphia, discussing the use of Veeva’s maturity model framework and key industry performance indicators (KPIs). Within Bristol-Myers Squibb, he leads the Salesforce Center of Excellence, overseeing its application across all enterprise functions. He is also a member of the Microsoft 365 Customer Advisory Board, advocating to ensure the highest return on investment for the organization.
Professional Contributions
At Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eric Silverman is responsible for managing the Enterprise Life Sciences Veeva Platform IT Digital Capability teams. His role involves directing digital capabilities across various domains including Clinical, Quality, Medical, Regulatory, and Safety. His contributions ensure that technology solutions align with the strategic objectives of each functional area, enhancing overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.