Irene Kim
About Irene Kim
Irene Kim is the Executive Director of WW Immunology, Fibrosis, Neurology Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in both the US and South Korean markets.
Title and Current Role
Irene Kim serves as the Executive Director, Worldwide Immunology, Fibrosis, Neurology Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb in the United States. In this role, she oversees strategic initiatives and leads teams to advance the company's objectives in these specific medical fields.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before assuming her current position, Irene Kim held multiple leadership roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2020 to 2022, she worked as the Strategy Lead for Gastro/MS/Fibrosis in the Worldwide Immunology & Fibrosis division. Prior to that, she was the Director, GI Tumor US Immuno-Oncology Marketing from 2016 to 2020. She also served as Director, Orencia Worldwide Marketing from 2014 to 2016 and Sr. Director, Sales & Marketing, CV/Met/Immunology Business Unit from 2010 to 2014.
Career Path Before Bristol Myers Squibb
Irene Kim's career trajectory includes significant roles outside of Bristol Myers Squibb. She was the Commercial Director at Bausch & Lomb in South Korea from 2009 to 2010. Before that, she worked at AstraZeneca as the Strategy & Commercial Excellence Director from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she held the position of Corporate Planning Manager at Volvo Construction Equipment in 2003 and was a Manager at A.T. Kearney from 1998 to 2001.
Educational Background
Irene Kim holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Yonsei University, which she completed from 1989 to 1993.
Early Career and Diverse Industry Experience
Irene Kim began her career in the advertising industry, working as an Account Executive at Oricom from 1992 to 1994 and as a Senior Account Executive at McCann-Erickson from 1994 to 1996. Her diverse background spans various industries including pharmaceuticals, construction equipment, and advertising, giving her a well-rounded perspective on strategic and marketing functions.