James Thomson
About James Thomson
James Thomson is the Director of U.S. Oncology Customer Insights and Market Research at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
James Thomson is currently the Director of U.S. Oncology Customer Insights and Market Research at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Since June 2018, he has been leading the team responsible for providing critical insights and analytics in the oncology sector. His role involves overseeing market research activities that inform strategic decisions within the company.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
James Thomson has held several positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb over the years. From 2016 to 2018, he served as Associate Director of U.S. Immuno-Oncology Commercial Insights and Analytics in New York, contributing to strategic decisions in oncology. Before that, he was the Senior Product Manager for U.S. Eliquis Hospital and IDN Marketing Preceptorship from 2015 to 2016 in Plainsboro, New Jersey, where he played a key role in marketing strategy. Additionally, from 2014 to 2016, he was the Associate Director of U.S. Cardiovascular Commercial Insights and Analytics in New York, focusing on the cardiovascular market.
Consulting Experience at ZS Associates
James Thomson gained substantial experience in consulting and management during his tenure at ZS Associates. He worked as a Consultant from 2010 to 2013 and later as a Manager from 2013 to 2014. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, he was involved in various projects that honed his skills in providing strategic advisory services to clients.
Education and Professional Background
James Thomson holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, earned between 2008 and 2010. He also has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Cornell University, attained between 2001 and 2005. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his roles in both analytics and management.
Early Career and Industry Roles
James Thomson began his career as an actuarial analyst at Willis Towers Watson, where he worked from 2005 to 2007, including an internship in 2004. He has also held positions at PepsiCo, where he was an Executive Compensation Analyst from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he participated in Humana's Leadership Development Program as an MBA summer intern in 2009, gaining valuable insights into the healthcare industry.