Helen Sailes
About Helen Sailes
Helen Sailes is the Director of MS&T API at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a strong academic background in chemistry.
Current Position as Director MS&T API at Bristol Myers Squibb
Helen Sailes currently holds the title of Director MS&T API at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, she oversees the manufacturing science and technology for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), leading efforts to maintain and improve production processes within the company. This position highlights her expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and her leadership within the industry.
Career at Bristol Myers Squibb
Helen Sailes has built a substantial career at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over two decades of service. For the first 20 years, from 2001 to 2021, she worked as the Associate Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology API in Dublin. This long tenure underscores her dedication and contributions to the company's pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. Her transition to the role of Director marks a significant career progression within the same organization.
Postdoctoral Research at Université de Montréal
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Helen Sailes worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Université de Montréal from 2000 to 2001. Her experience in this position involved advanced research in the field of chemistry, further enhancing her expertise in the domain and paving the way for her future roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Doctorate and Academic Background
Helen Sailes holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from The University of Manchester, completed between 1996 and 1999. Her academic background also includes a Master's degree in Chemistry with French (MChem) from the same institution, obtained from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, she has studied at Ecole supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon. Her education highlights a strong foundation in chemistry paired with international exposure, contributing to her diversified skill set.
Early Education and International Experience
Helen Sailes attended Turton High School from 1988 to 1992 and King's College, Soto de Viñuelas, from 1986 to 1988. These early educational experiences, along with her higher education in the UK and France, showcase her strong academic foundation and international exposure. This diverse educational background has played a critical role in shaping her comprehensive understanding and competence in the field of chemistry and pharmaceuticals.