Michele Cleary
About Michele Cleary
Michele Cleary is the Head of U.S. Scientific Collaborations at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 25 years of experience in molecular and cellular biology and more than 15 years managing drug discovery efforts in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Michele Cleary currently holds the position of Head, U.S. Scientific Collaborations at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Princeton, NJ, Michele began this role in August 2022, bringing extensive experience in scientific research and collaboration to the position.
Previous Role at Deerfield Management
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Michele Cleary served as Vice President and Scientific Review Committee Chair at Deerfield Management. Michele held this position for one year, from 2021 to 2022, in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
CEO at The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
Michele Cleary was the CEO of The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research from 2017 to 2021. During her four-year tenure, she led initiatives aimed at advancing cancer research in the Greater New York City Area.
VP Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
From 2015 to 2017, Michele Cleary worked as Vice President and Head of Clinical Translational Technologies & Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing various operational and technological aspects of clinical translational science in Princeton, NJ.
Executive Leadership at Merck
Michele Cleary's tenure at Merck saw her in multiple executive roles, including Executive Director of Genetics & Pharmacogenomics (2013-2015), Executive Director of Molecular Biomarkers (2010-2013), and Senior Director (2009-2010). These positions allowed her to contribute significantly to genetics, biomarkers, and pharmacogenomics projects.
Scientific Background and Education
Michele Cleary has over 25 years of experience in molecular and cellular biology and over 15 years in managing drug discovery efforts in the pharmaceutical industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Genetics from Stony Brook University and a B.S. in Natural Sciences from The Catholic University of America.