Frédérique Mathieu
About Frédérique Mathieu
Frédérique Mathieu is the Associate Director of External Communication, Corporate Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in communications and patient advocacy across various healthcare sectors.
Title and Current Role
Frédérique Mathieu is currently serving as Associate Director External Communication, Corporate Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb. She operates out of Rueil-Malmaison, Île-de-France, France. In her role, she leads the communication strategy for innovative medicines, focusing on oncology and hematology. Her responsibilities include managing crisis communication and thought leadership initiatives, leveraging her fluency in English to handle international communications effectively.
Previous Roles and Consulting Experience
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Frédérique Mathieu worked as a Senior Communications Consultant in Consulting for 10 months in 2020. Prior to that, she held the title of Director of Communications & Patient Advocacy at Sandoz from 2011 to 2020 in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France. She also has extensive experience with Novartis, including roles such as Senior Communications & Patient Advocacy Manager at Novartis Oncology (2009-2011), Media Relations Officer (2008-2009), and Senior Internal & Institutional Communications Manager (2002-2007), all based in Rueil-Malmaison, Île-de-France, France.
Educational Background
Frédérique Mathieu holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from ESDE SUP Paris, completed between 1990 and 1993. Prior to this, she studied Law at Paris-Sud University (Paris XI) between 1987 and 1989. She also achieved her Bac at Ecole alsacienne, where she studied from 1981 to 1986.
Early Career and Industry Experience
Earlier in her career, Frédérique Mathieu worked in various communications roles. She was an Internal & Social Communication Manager at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (1999-2002) in Colombes, Île-de-France. She also served as Internal Communication Manager at Cegetel (1996-1999) and SFR Business (1994-1996), both based in Paris La Défense, Île-de-France. These roles laid a strong foundation for her later work in communications and patient advocacy.
Expertise in Patient Advocacy and Leadership
Frédérique Mathieu has a strong background in patient advocacy, particularly in the fields of oncology, hematology, immunology, and rare diseases. She is passionate about mindful and inclusive leadership, aiming to make a difference in people's lives through her work. Her expertise also includes managing crises communication and thought leadership initiatives, further enhancing her impact within the healthcare communications sector.