Jim Cottrell
About Jim Cottrell
Jim Cottrell is the Patient Access and PSP Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Canada, with extensive experience in managing patient support programs for various therapeutic areas.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Jim Cottrell is currently employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Canada as a Patient Access and PSP (Patient Support Program) Manager. Since October 2016, Jim has led cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence. His role involves ensuring synergistic completion of objectives across various departments including market access, marketing, sales, and medical initiatives. He has been particularly instrumental in managing Centres of Excellence for the company's Immuno-Oncology, Rheumatology, and Immunology products.
Previous Experience at Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network
From 2012 to 2016, Jim Cottrell worked at Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network in Mississauga, Ontario. During his four-year tenure, he served as Product Manager for Betaseron and Program Manager for Multiple Sclerosis, Rare Disease, Rheumatology, and Immunology. In this role, he was responsible for managing patient support programs and ensuring patient access to treatments across multiple therapeutic areas.
Career at Genzyme and Merck
Jim Cottrell's career also includes a short-term role as Launch Manager at Genzyme from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, he spent a substantial amount of time at Merck, holding various positions over 14 years. He started as a Business Skills Specialist in 1996 and worked his way up to Business (Sales) Manager, a position he held from 2001 to 2010. He also served as Product Manager from 1999 to 2001 and as Communication Skills Specialist from 1997 to 1998.
Education
Jim Cottrell studied Economics and Business at York University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in managing patient support programs and multiple therapeutic areas.
Expertise in Patient Support Programs
Jim Cottrell has extensive experience in managing patient support programs, particularly in the areas of Immuno-Oncology, Rheumatology, and Immunology products. His proven track record includes ensuring patient access and support in various therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Immunology, Rare Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. His expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and meet the objectives of market access, marketing, sales, and medical initiatives.