Grace Cheng, MBA
About Grace Cheng, MBA
Grace Cheng, MBA, is the Global Drug Development IT Senior Change Management Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 15 years of experience in change management and communications across various industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Grace Cheng serves as the Global Drug Development IT Senior Change Management Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, based out of Princeton, New Jersey. She operates in a hybrid working environment. In this role, she focuses on driving change management strategies that facilitate the development and adoption of new technologies within the company's global drug development teams. Her responsibilities include directing workflows, managing resources, and collaborating with various global teams and internal stakeholders to implement organizational readiness objectives.
Previous Experience at Prudential Financial
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Grace Cheng worked at Prudential Financial as a Senior Manager Strategic Initiatives – Global Technology & Learning. During her seven-month tenure from 2022 to 2023, she led strategic initiatives aimed at improving technology learning programs and aligning them with organizational goals. Her role involved close collaboration with executive leadership and multiple departments to ensure that strategic objectives were met effectively.
Experience at Covance
From 2018 to 2021, Grace Cheng worked at Covance as a Senior Manager Change Management and Communications. This remote role was based out of Princeton, New Jersey. She was responsible for managing change initiatives and communications strategies to support organizational goals. Her efforts were focused on preparing the organization for upcoming changes and ensuring a smooth transition during the implementation of new processes and systems.
Educational Background
Grace Cheng holds an MBA from Simmons University, which provided her with a strong foundation in business management and strategic planning. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from Tufts University. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her various roles in organizational change management and communications.
Change Management Expertise
Grace Cheng specializes in change management, program and project management, communications, and people enablement. With over 15 years of experience, she has demonstrated her ability to define long-term organizational vision and translate strategy into actionable plans. Grace is skilled in using data analytics and insights to improve operations and compliance. She holds a certification as a PROSCI Change Practitioner, reinforcing her expertise in managing organizational change effectively.