James Maxwell
About James Maxwell
James Maxwell is the Northwest District Business Manager for Immunosciences at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Title
James Maxwell currently holds the position of Nw District Business Manager Immunosciences at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), a renowned biopharmaceutical company based in New Jersey, United States. His role primarily involves overseeing the promotion and sales strategies within the Northwest district for BMS's immunosciences division, specifically focusing on medications such as Orencia, indicated for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
Current Company
James Maxwell is employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), where he serves as the Nw District Business Manager Immunosciences. Based in New Jersey, United States, BMS is a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines for serious diseases. Maxwell’s responsibilities include leading a team dedicated to promoting immunoscience products, emphasizing treatments for autoimmune conditions.
Previous Roles and Experience
James Maxwell has amassed over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Prior to his current position at Bristol-Myers Squibb, he worked at Inventiv Health as West Division Manager Genentech from 2014 to 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. From 2007 to 2014, Maxwell was District Manager, West and Midwest at Bayer in Leverkusen, Germany. He also held the role of District Manager at Merz Pharmaceuticals from 2002 to 2007 in Germany. Earlier in his career, Maxwell served as Key Account Manager Microbiology at 3M Health Care from 1997 to 2002 in Minnesota, United States.
Education and Background
James Maxwell received his undergraduate education at the University of Washington, where he studied Zoology and Biology, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree between 1992 and 1996. This solid educational foundation has been crucial in Maxwell's extensive career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, underpinning his expertise in immunosciences and microbiology.
Specializations and Market Experience
James Maxwell specializes in immunosciences and microbiology, with significant experience in promoting treatments for autoimmune diseases. His role at BMS includes leading a team focused on the promotion of Orencia. Additionally, Maxwell's international work experience in Germany with Bayer and Merz Pharmaceuticals has provided him with valuable insights into global pharmaceutical markets. His career spans across multiple regions, managing district and division-level teams in the United States' West and Midwest.