Laura Noonan
About Laura Noonan
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Laura Noonan currently holds the position of Senior Director of OpEx Strategy and Deployment at Bristol Myers Squibb. She began this role in July 2021 and is based in Ireland. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the deployment of operational excellence strategies across the organization.
Career Progression at Bristol Myers Squibb
Laura Noonan has a long-standing career with Bristol Myers Squibb, spanning various roles and responsibilities. She previously worked as the Director of Operational Excellence, PMO, Strategy, and Training from 2016 to 2021 in Cruiserath, Dublin. Before that, she served as Director of Operational Excellence from 2013 to 2016, Facilities Contracts Manager from 2012 to 2013, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from 2009 to 2012, Process Engineering Manager from 2005 to 2009, Technical Services Manager from 2003 to 2006, and Senior Project Engineer from 1999 to 2004 in Southampton, UK, and Dublin, Ireland.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Before her extensive tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Laura Noonan worked at Pfizer as an Assistant Production Manager in Cork for 11 months in 1999. This role marked her early career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Laura Noonan has a robust educational background that complements her professional journey. She holds a BQF-certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt acquired between 2011 and 2012. Additionally, she earned a Diploma in Management from the Irish Management Institute in partnership with Henley School of Management from 1998 to 1999. Her foundational education in Chemical Engineering was completed at University College Dublin, where she studied from 1988 to 1992.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Laura Noonan boasts over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Throughout her career, she has managed a variety of roles focusing on operations, projects, and operational excellence initiatives. Her work has taken her across Ireland and the UK, where she has built a strong track record in leadership and strategic deployment within the industry.