Keith Friend
About Keith Friend
Keith Friend is the Worldwide Medical Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, with extensive experience in medical leadership roles at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies and Baxter International Inc.
Company
Keith Friend is currently serving as the Worldwide Medical Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb, a prominent pharmaceutical company based in New Jersey. He has been with the company for over 8 years, contributing to global medical strategies and initiatives.
Title
Keith Friend holds the title of Worldwide Medical Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this capacity, he plays a significant role in overseeing medical affairs and guiding clinical strategies on a global scale. His position involves developing and implementing key medical policies and practices.
Education and Expertise
Keith Friend has an extensive educational background in medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from Georgetown University and proceeded to achieve his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and further specialized in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Virginia.
Background
Before his current role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Keith Friend held several significant positions in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked as US Senior Medical Director at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) for 5 years. Prior to that, he served as Global Medical Director at Baxter International Inc. for 2 years. His career is marked by substantial experience in medical leadership within major pharmaceutical companies.