Kimberly Barnish
About Kimberly Barnish
Kimberly Barnish is the Associate Director of Reimbursement Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in rare diseases and reimbursement operations.
Current Title and Company
Kimberly Barnish is the Associate Director of Reimbursement Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in the United States. She moved into this role in 2023 after serving as a Field Access and Reimbursement Manager at the same company. Her work focuses on optimizing reimbursement processes, ensuring patients have access to essential medications.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before becoming the Associate Director of Reimbursement Operations, Kimberly Barnish worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Field Access and Reimbursement Manager from 2019 to 2023. In this role, she managed field-based reimbursement strategies, working across the New England region to improve patient access to treatments. Her efforts contributed significantly to the company's outreach and efficiency in reimbursement management.
Career at Biogen
Kimberly Barnish spent a significant portion of her career at Biogen, a global biotechnology company. From 2012 to 2019, she held multiple positions, starting as an Area Business Manager in the Greater Boston Area. She then transitioned to a Rare Disease Account Executive role, and later to a Rare Disease Family Access Manager in New York State. Her focus during these years was on rare disease management and family access, demonstrating her expertise in this specialized area of the pharmaceutical industry.
Early Career and Tenure at Pfizer
Kimberly Barnish began her career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, where she worked for nine years from 2002 to 2011. As a Therapeutic Specialty Representative in the Greater Boston Area, she gained extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and patient care. This role laid the foundation for her later specialized work in rare diseases and reimbursement operations.
Educational Background
Kimberly Barnish has a strong educational background in health services management and nutrition science. She earned a B.S. in Health Services Management from SUNY Polytechnic Institute from 1993 to 1995. She then pursued an M.A. in Nutrition Science at Syracuse University, completing her degree from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she studied Health and Wellness at the Institute of Integrated Nutrition in 2013.