Michael Diker
About Michael Diker
Michael Diker is the Cambridge Site Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with a background in project management and engineering services operations.
Company
Michael Diker is currently working at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) as the Cambridge Site Director. In his role, he undertakes a myriad of responsibilities, steering various teams and initiatives, primarily focused on research and development (R&D) site management and evolution.
Title
As the Cambridge Site Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Michael Diker oversees the overall operations at the Cambridge site. In this role, he manages cross-functional teams and leads efforts to enhance laboratory and office environments to foster collaboration and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Michael Diker holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Boston College. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Fairfield University. His dual academic background in biology and engineering equips him with a unique blend of skills and knowledge that inform his leadership in project management and site operations.
Background
Michael Diker has extensive experience spanning several decades in the fields of project management and engineering services. He spent 22 years at BD, from 1989 to 2011, as the Director of Project Management and Engineering Services Operations in Franklin Lakes, NJ. During his tenure, he honed his skills in managing complex engineering projects, which he later brought to Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Achievements
Michael Diker has several noteworthy achievements. At BMS, he directed the evolution of R&D site operations, leading to the creation of collaborative and flexible laboratory spaces. He was a key player in the disposition of the Wallingford site and the search for new office space in Connecticut. He also led the Site Engineering LT, managing capital spend and engineering standards for a 1 million sq.ft. R&D campus. His efforts in restructuring depreciation at Wallingford saved over $3 million. Additionally, he chaired BMS’s North America Continuous Improvement Program Management, contributed to the Global Engineering Forum, and developed new protocols to mitigate noise and vibration in Vivarium projects.