Kevin Arendt
About Kevin Arendt
Kevin Arendt is a Strategic Procurement Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb with a background in chemistry and extensive experience in scientific research and procurement roles.
Title and Current Role
Kevin Arendt serves as the Strategic Procurement Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. He began this role in July 2020 and is responsible for managing procurement strategies within the organization.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current position, Kevin Arendt worked as Scientist I at Bristol Myers Squibb for 8 months from 2019 to 2020 in Summit, New Jersey, United States. In this capacity, he contributed to scientific research and development efforts.
Experience at Celgene
Kevin Arendt worked as Scientist I at Celgene for 5 months in 2019. During this period, he was involved in scientific projects that advanced Celgene's research objectives.
Roles at GSK
Kevin Arendt held the position of Lead Investigator at GSK in the Greater Philadelphia Area for one year from 2018 to 2019. Prior to this, he served as an Investigator at GSK for 2 years from 2016 to 2018. His roles included leading research investigations and supporting various scientific initiatives.
Academic Background and Research
Kevin Arendt obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from Princeton University, where he also earned a Master’s Degree in Chemistry. He completed his BS in Organic Chemistry at Texas A&M University. His academic research experience includes a 5-year stint as a Graduate Research Assistant at Princeton University. He also conducted undergraduate research at Texas A&M University for 3 years.
Internships and Fellowship Experience
Kevin Arendt has diverse internship experience, including a summer internship at Merck in 2010 and a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Student Intern at Southwest Research Institute for 2 months in 2007.
Expertise in Chemistry
Kevin Arendt has specialized expertise in organic synthesis and methodology development/optimization. This expertise has been developed through his extensive academic background and professional roles in leading pharmaceutical companies.