Karen Hurley
About Karen Hurley
Karen Hurley is the Senior Manager of Business Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, specializing in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Karen Hurley is currently serving as Senior Manager, Business Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational improvements. Since joining the company in June 2021, Karen has been focused on enhancing business processes to achieve operational excellence.
Past Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to her current role, Karen Hurley worked as Project Management Office Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2021 in Dublin. During this period, she managed a range of project initiatives aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency within the organization.
Experience as Lean Consultant at KH Lean Ltd
Karen Hurley served as a Lean Consultant at KH Lean Ltd from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she specialized in process optimization and efficiency, focusing on helping organizations implement Lean methodologies to enhance their operational performance.
Role at Mylan
Karen Hurley held the position of Global Operational Excellence Project Manager at Mylan from 2013 to 2017. She was instrumental in leading global initiatives aimed at improving operational performance, utilizing her expertise in Lean Six Sigma to execute successful projects.
Educational Background in Lean Six Sigma
Karen Hurley holds a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt (LSSBB) certification from the Aveta Business Institute, which she achieved in 2010. Additionally, she obtained a Single Subject Certificate in Lean / Six Sigma from the Institute of Technology, Sligo, in 2007, demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional development in process improvement methodologies.