John Zieger
About John Zieger
John Zieger is the Director of the Federal Channel at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 30 years of leadership experience in bio-pharmaceutical sales and health policy.
Title
John Zieger currently holds the position of Director, Federal Channel at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he oversees operations within the US Federal Healthcare sector, bringing a wealth of experience in various domains related to healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases. John Zieger has had multiple roles at this organization, including Director of Federal Channel, Associate Director of Strategic Accounts, and Executive DBM & Key Account Manager.
Education and Expertise
John Zieger studied Business Administration at Westminster College (MO), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987. He further enhanced his leadership credentials with an Executive Leadership Program from Harvard Business School. With over 30 years of experience, he has expertise in bio-pharmaceutical sales, health policy, government affairs, key account management, and more.
Background
John Zieger’s career trajectory includes significant roles at various leading organizations. He spent 21 years at Novartis as an Executive Director before moving to LDM Group as Senior Director of Business Development. His journey with Bristol Myers Squibb began in 2009, where he progressed through multiple roles such as Executive DBM & Key Account Manager and Associate Director of Strategic Accounts before assuming his current title.
Achievements
John Zieger was recognized with the distinguished PhRMA We Work For Health Champions award in 2021 for his outstanding service to military and veteran patients. He has formed numerous public/private partnerships to address health disparities in this population and continues to demonstrate a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through innovative approaches.