La Shaina Shakes
About La Shaina Shakes
La Shaina Shakes is the Director of Cell Therapy Commercial Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb and an Alumni Board Member at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business.
Current Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
La Shaina Shakes currently holds the position of Director of Cell Therapy Commercial Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing commercial operations within the cell therapy sector, contributing to the delivery of innovative treatments for patients with serious diseases. Bristol Myers Squibb is recognized for its commitment to scientific excellence and investment in biopharmaceutical research and development.
Rol at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
In addition to her work at Bristol Myers Squibb, La Shaina Shakes serves as an Alumni Board Member at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business. Her role involves contributing to alumni engagement initiatives, fostering connections between graduates, and supporting the school's mission of developing future business leaders.
Previous Experience in Business Insights & Analytics
La Shaina Shakes has extensive experience in business insights and analytics. She previously held the position of Director, Business Insights & Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she worked as Manager of Business Insights & Analytics in Princeton, NJ, and as Associate Manager, R&D Strategy and Planning. Additionally, she served as Associate Director, WW Commercial Strategy & Forecasting at the same company, focusing on global commercial strategies.
Experience at Eisai US
Before returning to Bristol Myers Squibb, La Shaina Shakes worked at Eisai US as Associate Director, Commercial Development & Business Intelligence from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she contributed to the company's business intelligence initiatives, providing crucial insights that informed commercial development strategies.
Educational Background
La Shaina Shakes is an alumna of Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business, where she earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) between 2013 and 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics, with a minor in Physics, from the University at Albany. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and the sciences.