Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen
About Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen
Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen is the Senior Director of Worldwide Immunology Communications, Corporate Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over a decade of experience in corporate communications within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen currently holds the position of Senior Director, Worldwide Immunology Communications, Corporate Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he oversees global communications strategies within the immunology division. His responsibilities include developing and executing communication plans that align with the corporate objectives of Bristol Myers Squibb. Shaheen's work ensures the effective dissemination of key messages to internal and external stakeholders in the immunology space.
Career Progression at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen has demonstrated significant career progression within Bristol Myers Squibb. He initially joined the company as an Associate Director for Eliquis/Orencia Communications in Corporate Affairs, serving from 2015 to 2016. He then transitioned through various leadership roles, including Associate Director of Immuno-Oncology Communications from 2016 to 2019, Director of Worldwide Oncology Communications for seven months in 2019, and then Director of Worldwide Immunology Communications from 2020 to 2021. His advancement within the company reflects a deepening expertise and expanding responsibility in corporate communications.
Experience at Ketchum
Prior to his tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen gained extensive experience at Ketchum, a global public relations firm. He worked in several roles from 2011 to 2014, including Assistant Account Executive, Account Executive, Senior Account Executive, and Account Supervisor. During his time there, Shaheen accumulated skills in account management, client relations, and strategic communications, which later informed his roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Health Communication from Boston University, which he completed from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Brown University, where he studied Psychology and Economics from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he attended The Lawrenceville School from 2001 to 2005. His academic credentials underpin his expertise in health communication and corporate affairs.
Early Career at Medical Dynamics
Kirby (Hosea) Shaheen began his career at Medical Dynamics, where he initially served as an intern in 2010. He quickly advanced to roles such as Assistant Account Executive and Account Executive between 2010 and 2011. His early career at Medical Dynamics provided him with foundational experience in corporate communications within the healthcare sector, setting the stage for his subsequent roles at Ketchum and Bristol Myers Squibb.