Ian Johnson
About Ian Johnson
Ian Johnson is the Director of Strategy and Operations Major Markets and Intercon VAP & HEOR at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry across various regions and roles.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ian Johnson currently holds the position of Director, Strategy and Operations Major Markets and Intercon VAP & HEOR at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in New Jersey, United States. In this role, he is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that impact major markets and a diverse range of regions. His work involves overseeing operations and ensuring the implementation of value access and policy strategies effectively aligns with the company’s objectives.
Experience at Amgen
Ian Johnson served as the Value Access and Policy Director for Hematology/Oncology in the JAPAC region at Amgen from 2019 to 2021. He also held the role of Interim Hematology Regional Brand Team Lead for the JAPAC region from 2019 to 2020. Both of these roles were based in Hong Kong, where he focused on the hematology/oncology sector, contributing to regional initiatives and strategic planning.
Leadership Role at Novartis
Ian Johnson worked at Novartis in multiple capacities, most notably as the Disease Area Head for Oncology Policy & Market Access in the EGM (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Russia) region from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as Director of Business Development and Licensing from 2005 to 2007 and Director of Marketing from 2004 to 2005. He initially joined Novartis in 2000, starting in Product Management and staying in this role for four years.
Previous Positions at IMS Health
Ian Johnson held senior leadership positions at IMS Health, initially serving as Sr. Principal for Commercial Effectiveness Services in Montreal, Canada from 2014 to 2015. Before that, he was a Principal for Commercial Effectiveness Services at ims|brogan, part of IMS Health, from 2009 to 2014. His work primarily involved focusing on enhancing commercial effectiveness and supporting strategic initiatives for the organization.
Academic Background
Ian Johnson holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScA) from the University of Saskatchewan. His educational background in agriculture and business administration provided a solid foundation for his career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. His studies have equipped him with critical skills and knowledge, contributing to his success in various leadership and strategic roles throughout his career.