Kathleen Poss
About Kathleen Poss
Kathleen Poss is the Director of US Medical Strategic Collaborations Lead, Societies and Associations at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States.
Current Role at Bristol-myers Squibb
Kathleen Poss currently holds the title of Director, US Medical Strategic Collaborations Lead, Societies and Associations at Bristol-myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. Her role involves developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with various scientific societies and associations. She is responsible for leading strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's medical and scientific goals.
Previous Roles at Bristol-myers Squibb
Kathleen Poss has a long history with Bristol-myers Squibb, having held multiple positions over the years. Notably, she worked as the Oncology Academic Research Lead from 2016 to 2017, and in Business Insights and Analytics, Competitive Intelligence for 10 months in 2016. Before these roles, she spent 17 years as the Director, R&D Strategy and Analytics from 1999 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she served as Associate Director, Scientific Evaluation (1997-1999), Manager, CV and Metabolic Strategic Research (1996-1997), Senior Research Investigator, Metabolic Disease Chemistry (1992-1996), and Research Investigator, Metabolic Disease Chemistry (1990-1992).
Early Career and FMC Corporation Experience
Before joining Bristol-myers Squibb, Kathleen Poss worked as a Research Chemist for the Agricultural Chemical Group at FMC Corporation from 1985 to 1990 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her role at FMC Corporation marked the beginning of her professional journey in the field of chemical research, focusing on agricultural chemicals.
Educational Background
Kathleen Poss has an extensive academic background in chemistry. She earned her PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Rochester from 1982 to 1985, after completing her Master's degree in the same field from 1980 to 1982. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University at Albany, SUNY, which she obtained from 1976 to 1979.
Skills and Expertise
Kathleen Poss is known for her strategic mindset and strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. With extensive experience in developing and executing medical strategies across various disease areas and scientific disciplines, she is recognized as a skilled communicator within the medical and scientific community. Her approach to problem-solving is results-oriented, flexible, and positive, making her a valuable asset in her field.