Heather (Thomas) Sensi
About Heather (Thomas) Sensi
Heather (Thomas) Sensi is the Business Operations Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, specializing in data management and business operations.
Current Role at Bristol-myers Squibb
Heather (Thomas) Sensi is currently the Business Operations Lead at Bristol-myers Squibb located in New Jersey, United States. In this role, she oversees the operational aspects of the business, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in various processes. Her work primarily focuses on coordinating with different departments to streamline operations and support the company’s mission in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience at Quintiles
Heather worked at Quintiles, now known as IQVIA, as Engagement Director and Associate Principal in Drug Development Consulting, Advisory Services. From 2009 to 2017, she spent 8 years in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in advisory services and consulting within drug development. Her role involved leading cross-functional teams and providing strategic guidance to optimize drug development processes.
Educational Background
Heather completed her Lean Six Sigma Certification at Villanova University in 2013. She holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Pharmaceutical Business and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, both from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Her extensive education provides her with a solid foundation in both the scientific and business aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in Data Management and Project Management
Heather has significant experience in data management and project management, having served in these capacities at several companies. She was a Project Manager in Data Management at Merck from 2003 to 2005 in Kenilworth, New Jersey, and at Inventiv Health Clinical from 1998 to 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Additionally, she has managed projects and business operations in various other pharmaceutical and consulting roles.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
Heather has a rich background in consulting and advisory roles, particularly in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. At EMC from 2005 to 2009 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, she served as a Life Sciences Consultant. She also worked at Businessedge Solutions from 2005 to 2008, performing duties as a Project Manager and Business Analyst. Her consulting prowess was further honed at Quintiles, where she spent 8 years advising on drug development.