Linda Birnbaum
About Linda Birnbaum
Linda Birnbaum is the Associate Director and Intercontinental Regulatory Strategy Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a strong background in respiratory therapy and regulatory affairs.
Current Title and Company
Linda Birnbaum is currently serving as the Associate Director, Intercontinental Regulatory Strategy Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. She heads the company's regulatory strategy across diverse international markets, helping to navigate complex regulatory environments to facilitate the approval and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
Professional Experience at Merck
Linda Birnbaum worked at Merck in various roles over a span of eight years. From 2019-2020, she served as the Director, Regulatory Affairs International. Prior to that, she was the Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Global Development and Mature Products, from 2012 to 2019 in Rahway, NJ. In these positions, she contributed significantly to global development and mature product portfolios, playing a key role in regulatory affairs to support new therapies and mature products.
Background in Respiratory Therapy
Linda Birnbaum has a robust career in respiratory therapy. She currently works as a Respiratory Therapist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Previously, she served at Capital Health System from 2009 to 2018, Somerset Medical Center-Sleep for Life from 2009 to 2010 in Hillsborough, NJ, extending her clinical expertise over multiple medical centers. Her background includes a strong clinical aspect that complements her regulatory roles.
Educational Background
Linda Birnbaum holds a PhD and a Doctor of Philosophy from Seton Hall University, achieved from 2007 to 2010. She also earned her Master's degree in Microbiology from Seton Hall University from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, she obtained a BA in Biology from Rutgers University from 1994 to 1997. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in microbiology and biology, supporting her various roles in regulatory strategy and clinical research.
Early Career and Research Experience
In her early career, Linda Birnbaum worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Columbia University Medical Center from 2010 to 2012. This role honed her skills in managing clinical trials and studies. She also served as a Research Teaching Specialist IV at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School from 2002 to 2005 in Newark, NJ, and worked as a research volunteer at UMDNJ from 2005 to 2006. These roles provided foundational skills that have been instrumental in her career in research and regulatory affairs.