Jagtar Dhanda
About Jagtar Dhanda
Jagtar Dhanda is the Policy, Advocacy and Government Affairs Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in London, with extensive experience in public policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic relationship management.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jagtar Dhanda is currently serving as the Policy, Advocacy and Government Affairs Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, Dhanda is responsible for overseeing policy, advocacy, and governmental affairs for the organization. His role involves developing and implementing strategies to engage with key stakeholders, influence policy changes, and advocate for the company's interests within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Jagtar Dhanda worked at Pfizer as Healthcare Policy and Public Affairs professional. During his tenure from 2018 to 2020, Dhanda contributed to the development of healthcare policies and public affairs strategies. His work involved liaising with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to shape and influence healthcare policy and public perceptions.
NHS Digital Role
In 2017, Jagtar Dhanda held the position of Head of Strategic Relationship Management at NHS Digital. In this capacity, he managed policy, strategy, and governance activities. Based in London, United Kingdom, his responsibilities included forging strategic relationships and steering policy and strategy initiatives to support NHS Digital's goals and objectives.
Educational Background
Jagtar Dhanda holds a Master's degree in Social Policy and Research from the University of Birmingham, which he completed in 2001. He further pursued post-graduate research in social policy at the University of Kent between 2001 and 2003. His academic background has been in the field of social policy, providing a strong foundation for his career in policy advocacy and public affairs.
Extensive Experience in Policy and Engagement
Jagtar Dhanda has a diverse portfolio of experience that spans various roles in the field of policy and engagement. From serving as Director of Policy at brap to leading engagement and advocacy efforts at Macmillan Cancer Support, Dhanda has consistently focused on influencing public policy and enhancing stakeholder engagement. He has also worked as a Freelance Consultant and part-time lecturer, contributing to his broad expertise in media, campaign development, and stakeholder management.