John Harkins
About John Harkins
John Harkins is the Head of Digital Health & Commercial Innovation, IT at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Princeton, NJ, with extensive experience in health technology and digital health solutions.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
John Harkins is the Head of Digital Health & Commercial Innovation, IT at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in Princeton, NJ. In this role, he oversees the adoption and integration of digital health technologies within the company, working to enhance commercial innovation through IT solutions.
Previous Experience at Merck Sharp & Dohme
From 1997 to 2018, John Harkins held the position of Director, Health Technology Innovation & Alliances at Merck Sharp & Dohme. Over his 21 years with the company, he directed various health technology initiatives, including the development of a medication adherence visualization platform, an adaptive learning behavioral intervention engine, and a type 2 diabetes community support program. Additionally, he was a Joint Steering Committee member for the multi-year Merck-Geisinger collaboration.
Past Roles at Pep Boys and Unisys
Before his tenure at Merck, John Harkins worked at Pep Boys as Project Manager - Payroll, HR, and Finance Systems Development & Support from 1993 to 1997 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Prior to that, he was a Senior Programmer / Analyst at Unisys, focusing on Payroll and Finance Systems from 1989 to 1993 in Philadelphia.
Developing Comprehensive Ecosystem Perspectives
John Harkins has developed a comprehensive ecosystem perspective by collaborating with numerous healthcare stakeholder organizations and digital health technology providers. His extensive background allows him to contribute to the intersection of healthcare and technology effectively.
Mobile Health Application Development Competency
During his career, John Harkins has created a mobile health application development competency, delivering eight mobile applications. These applications were designed to support various brand and marketing team objectives, showcasing his ability to integrate technology with business goals effectively.