Irina Carey, Cpa
About Irina Carey, Cpa
Irina Carey is the Associate Director of Commercial Procurement for the US Market at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a background in procurement leadership roles across multiple pharmaceutical companies.
Current Title and Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Irina Carey holds the position of Associate Director, Commercial Procurement US Market at Bristol Myers Squibb. She operates from Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In this capacity, she is responsible for integrating category strategies to enhance business partnerships and deliver targeted outcomes. Her work supports the U.S. Oncology-Hematology, Immunology, and Cardiovascular divisions, making her a trusted advisor to senior commercialization stakeholders across the company.
Previous Roles in Procurement
Before her current role, Irina Carey served as the Head of Procurement Canada at Bristol Myers Squibb, from 2021 to 2022, based in Montreal, Quebec. Prior to this, she was the Procurement Country Lead for Canada at Merck for three years, from 2018 to 2021. She also gained significant experience at McKesson as Manager of Process Improvement from 2016 to 2017, and at Pfizer as a Senior Consultant from 2007 to 2015.
Educational Background
Irina Carey earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Concordia University. Additionally, she has studied at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), which has further solidified her expertise in accounting and procurement.
Expertise in Procurement and Vendor Management
Fluent in multiple languages, Irina Carey excels in managing international procurement relationships. She is recognized for her innovative mindset and collaborative leadership style, which has been instrumental in building high-performing teams. Irina has a proven track record of exceeding procurement targets and optimizing cost-saving initiatives. She has spearheaded strategic efforts to enhance procurement processes and negotiate favorable contracts while nurturing lasting vendor relationships.
Collaboration with Global Category Leads
Irina Carey closely collaborates with Global Category Leads to ensure that cross-category solutions are aligned with evolving business needs. Her role involves integrating category strategies to drive business partnerships and deliver targeted results, which supports the company's broader commercialization goals.