Karen Durkan
About Karen Durkan
Karen Durkan is the Associate Director Pharma BU EMEA&APAC at Bristol Myers Squibb in Ireland, with extensive experience in supply chain management and project implementation.
Company
Karen Durkan currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Associate Director for the Pharma BU EMEA&APAC in Ireland. Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to innovation and reliable medication solutions.
Title
Karen Durkan holds the position of Associate Director Pharma BU EMEA&APAC at Bristol Myers Squibb. She oversees operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Education and Expertise
Karen Durkan studied at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, earning a BSc in Single Honours Biology from 2001 to 2005. She pursued further studies at the University of Ulster, obtaining an MSc in European Food Regulatory Affairs from 2006 to 2008. In 2019, she completed a Project Management course at the Institute of Project Management Ireland, achieving the PMO Essentials certification.
Professional Background
Karen Durkan has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and supply chain sectors. She worked at Bristol Myers Squibb in various roles, including Senior Manager Supply Chain (2019-2021) and Supply Chain Project Manager (2018-2019) in Dublin. Prior to this, she held positions at RB in Sydney, including New Product Implementation Manager (2013-2018) and Packaging Engineer (2012). Earlier in her career, she served as Packaging Coordinator at Superquinn (2008-2011) and Diageo (2005-2008) in Dublin.
Achievements
Karen Durkan led a cross-functional team to successfully transfer a global product within the Pharma BU EMEA&APAC region. She implemented a new budgeting system that enhanced financial tracking and reporting and developed a comprehensive training program for new hires. Durkan played a crucial role in negotiating and managing high-value contracts with suppliers and partners, contributing significantly to the pharmaceutical industry.