Heather Yoo
About Heather Yoo
Heather Yoo is the Head of Patient Safety for South East Asia at 브리스톨마이어스스큅 in Singapore, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on patient safety and pharmacovigilance.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Heather Yoo currently serves as the Head of Patient Safety for South East Asia at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She is based in Singapore, where she oversees patient safety operations across multiple countries in the region. Her role focuses on addressing safety concerns, implementing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Patient Safety
Heather held the role of Head of Country Patient Safety for Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia from 2020 to 2021 at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Prior to that, she was the Head of Country Pharmacovigilance in Korea from 2016 to 2020. Her experience also includes serving as a Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate in Seoul, Korea, from 2011 to 2016. This extensive background has equipped her with a deep understanding of regional regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.
Early Career in Regulatory Affairs
Heather Yoo began her career in regulatory affairs at Johnson & Johnson Medical Korea, where she worked as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist from 2003 to 2005. She then moved to Roche, serving as a Medical Information and Drug Safety Specialist from 2005 to 2007 in Seoul. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in regulatory processes and drug safety management.
Role at Korea Otsuka International
Heather served as the Medical Affairs Manager for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Korea Otsuka International Asia & Arab from 2007 to 2011. Based in Seoul, she was responsible for overseeing medical affairs and ensuring compliance with medical standards across multiple regions. This position helped her gain valuable experience in managing complex, multi-country operations.
Educational Background
Heather Yoo studied Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy at Ewha Womans University in Korea, where she achieved both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree. Her advanced education in clinical pharmacy has been instrumental in her career, providing her with the expertise needed to tackle patient safety and pharmacovigilance issues.