Kris Hager
About Kris Hager
Kris Hager is the Executive Director and Head of I-O Marketing for China at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in Shanghai. He has extensive experience in oncology, payer marketing, and business operations, having held various roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb and other organizations.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Kris Hager is the Executive Director and Head of I-O Marketing in China for Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in Shanghai City, China. In this capacity, Kris is responsible for leading the immuno-oncology marketing efforts in the Chinese market. This role includes developing and executing marketing strategies aimed at increasing the market share of immuno-oncology products. His leadership has contributed to the successful launch of major immuno-oncology products, significantly enhancing the company's foothold in the region.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before his current position, Kris Hager held multiple senior roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb. From 2017 to 2020, he was the Director of Worldwide Commercial Oncology in Princeton, NJ, where he played a key role in the global commercial strategy for oncology products. From 2016 to 2017, he served as Director of Payer Marketing & Access - Specialty Products, focusing on payer marketing and access strategies. Kris has also managed immunoscience business operations, hepatitis C marketing, and strategic planning for various therapeutic areas including neuroscience and virology in roles held from 2011 to 2016.
Educational Background
Kris Hager holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, earned between 2008 and 2010. He also obtained a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Virginia Tech, completing his graduate studies from 2001 to 2003 and undergraduate studies from 1997 to 2001. His diverse academic background has provided a solid foundation for his roles in business and marketing within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Early Career Experience
Kris Hager began his career with various analyst and management roles. He worked as a Business Analyst for The Evans Incorporated from 2003 to 2005 and as a Senior Management Analyst for BearingPoint Consulting from 2005 to 2006. He then transitioned to Fannie Mae, where he served as a Project Manager and Risk Specialist from 2006 to 2008. These roles equipped him with significant experience in risk management, project management, and strategic planning.
Marketing and Strategic Planning Expertise
Throughout his career at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Kris Hager has developed extensive expertise in marketing and strategic planning. He has managed cross-functional teams to implement marketing strategies for hepatitis C treatments and has worked on strategic and operational planning across multiple therapeutic areas including immunoscience, neuroscience, and virology. His background in business operations has further strengthened his capabilities in leading marketing initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector.