Kirsten Crichton
About Kirsten Crichton
Kirsten Crichton is the Senior Manager, Global Patient Operations Business Process Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with a background in surgical pathology and neuroscience.
Title and Current Role
Kirsten Crichton currently serves as the Senior Manager, Global Patient Operations Business Process Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this role, she oversees the global patient operations, focusing on business processes within the organization.
Career at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kirsten Crichton has had a progressive career at Bristol Myers Squibb. She joined the company in January 2020 as a Specialist I, Cell Therapy Scheduling and Logistics. She was promoted to Specialist III within a year, took on the role of Manager, Patient Operations Planning & Master Data in 2022, and transitioned to her current role in April 2023. Highlights of her tenure include contributing to patient scheduling and overseeing treatment schedules for cellular immunotherapy products.
Previous Experience in Scientific Roles
Prior to her current role, Kirsten Crichton built a strong foundation in scientific research and laboratory management. She worked as a Research Associate at Allen Institute for Brain Science from 2017 to 2019, and as a Laboratory Technician at Northwest Pathology from 2016 to 2017. Her early roles included working as an Undergraduate Intern and a Teaching Assistant at Western Washington University.
Educational Background
Kirsten Crichton holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Western Washington University, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. During her time at university, she also served as a Lead Research Assistant, playing a vital role in various research projects.
Roles in Hospitality Industry
In addition to her scientific career, Kirsten Crichton has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. She worked in various roles at Downriggers Restaurant in Friday Harbor, Washington, from 2008 to 2020. Over her nine-year tenure, she was a Manager, Server, and Busser/Hostess. She also gained customer service experience at Lighthouse Bar and Grill as a Hostess/Bar Back from 2014 to 2015.