Kirsten Goodwin
About Kirsten Goodwin
Kirsten Goodwin is a Senior Program Manager for Reimbursement & Affordability in Hematology/Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in patient support and a strong background in social work and behavioral sciences.
Current Title and Role
Kirsten Goodwin is the Senior Program Manager for Reimbursement & Affordability in the Hematology/Oncology division at Bristol Myers Squibb. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing programs that ensure patients have access to necessary medications and therapies, emphasizing affordability and support.
Work Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kirsten Goodwin has been with Bristol Myers Squibb since 2019. Initially joining as a Senior Patient Support Specialist, she transitioned in 2021 to her current role as Senior Program Manager Reimbursement & Affordability for Hematology/Oncology. Her work focuses on patient access programs and affordability strategies to support those undergoing treatment for hematological and oncological conditions.
Previous Roles at Celgene
Before her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Kirsten Goodwin worked at Celgene from 2015 to 2019. She began as a Patient Support Specialist and was later promoted to Senior Specialist, Patient Support. In these roles, she provided critical assistance to patients navigating treatment protocols and support services, enhancing patient care initiatives through personalized support strategies.
Educational Background
Kirsten Goodwin holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, completed in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences from York College of Pennsylvania in 2007. Her academic background laid the foundation for her extensive career in patient support and mental health services.
Early Career in Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Kirsten Goodwin's early career includes significant positions in mental health and crisis intervention. She worked at Family Intervention Services, Inc. as a Crisis Intervention Specialist and Enhanced Supervised Visitation Worker from 2009 to 2013. She also served as an Adolescent Counselor at Morris County Youth Shelter from 2007 to 2009 and had roles in mental health services at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.