Kay Onda Bayo
About Kay Onda Bayo
Kay Onda Bayo is the Associate Director of U.S. Field HEOR at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a background in health economics and outcomes research.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kay Onda Bayo is currently serving as an Associate Director of U.S. Field HEOR at Bristol Myers Squibb, a role he started in June 2020. In this position, he focuses on health economics and outcomes research, working to generate evidence that impacts the U.S. healthcare system and creates access to novel therapies. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that the economic value of therapeutic interventions is clearly communicated and understood.
Previous Experience at Eli Lilly and Company
Prior to his current position, Kay Onda Bayo worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Patient Outcomes Real World Evidence (HEOR) within the Oncology division at Eli Lilly and Company from 2019 to 2020. Serving for one year in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, his role entailed the application of real-world evidence to assess health outcomes, thereby informing clinical practice and policy decisions in oncology.
Educational Background and Credentials
Kay Onda Bayo holds an extensive educational background that includes a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Howard University, a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Health Economics and Outcomes Research from Thomas Jefferson University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutritional Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin. His academic achievements underpin his expertise in health economics and outcomes research, enabling him to contribute significantly to the field.
Early Career and Internships
In the formative years of his career, Kay Onda Bayo undertook several internships and externships that helped shape his professional trajectory. He was a Chemistry Tutor and Peer-Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin from 2012 to 2014. During 2018, he also engaged in various externships at notable organizations such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, and Howard University Global Initiative South Africa, focusing on areas like Health Economics & Outcomes Research and Health Policy.
Teaching Experience at Butler University
Kay Onda Bayo briefly served as a Lecturer at Butler University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in 2020. Though his time there was short, this role adds to his diverse career experiences, showcasing his ability to contribute to academic settings in addition to his extensive research and industry roles.