Lisa Yates, PhD, Pmp
About Lisa Yates, PhD, Pmp
Lisa Yates, PhD, PMP, is the Director of Drug Product & Bio Drug Substance Development Procurement at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in procurement and a strong background in chemical biology and supply chain management.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lisa Yates, PhD, PMP, currently holds the position of Director, Drug Product & Bio Drug Substance Development Procurement at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. In this role, she is responsible for leading a team focused on strategic sourcing and procurement for Cell Therapy & Biologics Drug Substance Development. She champions continuous improvement and innovation within the Biopharma industry.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Prior to her current role, Lisa Yates has held several key positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Associate Director, Novel & Emerging Technologies & Device Development, Procurement. Before that, she was the Procurement Category Manager from 2017 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. She also worked as Sr. Sourcing Associate - Global Procurement from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, she developed significant experience in supply chain management and quality principles.
Education in Chemical Biology and Chemistry
Lisa Yates earned a PhD in Chemical Biology from Princeton University, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she attained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Chemistry from Princeton University within the period from 2011 to 2012. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Boston College - Carroll School of Management, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry and Accounting from 2006 to 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Lisa Yates has a diverse set of early career experiences. She was a Document Control Specialist I at Kaztronix working for Johnson & Johnson Raw Materials Center from 2010 to 2011. Her research capabilities were honed as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at Boston College from 2009 to 2010. She further expanded her expertise as an R&D Summer Intern at Colgate Palmolive for two months in 2009.
Research and Technical Expertise
Lisa Yates has a wealth of research and technical expertise. She specializes in peptide synthesis and small molecule organic synthesis and has developed mass spectrometry methods. Her background in biochemical assay development complements her extensive knowledge in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management in the Biopharma industry. She holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, demonstrating her skills in project management.