Kevin Hickman
About Kevin Hickman
Kevin Hickman is the Director Global Logistics at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical cold chain distribution and transportation management.
Title
Kevin Hickman is currently the Director of Global Logistics at Bristol Myers Squibb, stationed in the San Diego Metropolitan Area.
Company
Kevin Hickman currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he oversees global logistics. His leadership experience in logistics and supply chain management is utilized to ensure the efficient distribution of pharmaceutical products worldwide.
Previous Roles
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Kevin Hickman served as Director Global Logistics at Mirati Therapeutics from 2022 to 2024, and as Associate Director, Supply Chain Program Management at Instil Bio in 2022. He also held the position of Director Materials Management and Supply Chain Systems at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals from late 2021 to early 2022. Prior to that, he spent six years at Gilead Sciences, where he progressed from Manager to Senior Manager of Supply Chain Distribution from 2015 to 2021. Earlier in his career, Hickman worked at CSL Behring and Sanofi in various logistics and supply chain roles.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Hickman obtained his BS in Operations Management & Information Systems from Northern Illinois University, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, he has completed an AMA course, further enhancing his expertise. With over 19 years of experience in pharmaceutical cold chain distribution and transportation management, Hickman has managed numerous projects related to quality and regulatory compliance. His background includes extensive work with IT/SAP/Oracle/EBS projects and significant expertise in process improvements and cost savings within supply chain management.
Skills and Experience
Kevin Hickman is well-versed in managing orders and shipments, focusing on customer service and safety management. He has significant experience in budget management, personnel development, and facility management, and is skilled in negotiating and managing relationships between external partners and internal departments. Hickman’s extensive experience includes designing, building, and releasing warehouses and shipping lanes, sourcing and qualifying distribution systems, and training and developing standard operating procedures within logistics and supply chain.