Mike Mc Grath
About Mike Mc Grath
Current Title and Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Mike Mc Grath currently holds the title of Senior Director Worldwide Medical Learning and Field Medical Capabilities at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Summit, New Jersey, he leads initiatives to develop and deploy competency-based medical training programs that encompass onboarding, key business skills, leadership, and professional development curricula. His role also involves conducting annual cross-functional needs assessments in collaboration with Global and Market Medical leadership to determine learning and development needs aligned with the BMS competency model and therapeutic area goals.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current position, Mike Mc Grath served as the Senior Director, Worldwide Medical Learning at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2021. In this role, which he also fulfilled in Summit, NJ, he was instrumental in implementing learning strategies that supported medical professionals across the organization. His leadership during this period set the foundation for his current expanded responsibilities.
Roles at Celgene and Eisai US
Mike Mc Grath's career includes key positions at Celgene and Eisai US. He was the Senior Director, Medical Affairs Global Learning and Development at Celgene from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on global learning and development within the Medical Affairs sector. Prior to that, he worked at Eisai US from 2015 to 2018 as the Director of Commercial Training and Development, where he led initiatives to enhance the training and development of the commercial teams in the Greater New York City Area.
Early Career and Experience at Daiichi Sankyo and Novartis
Mike Mc Grath began building his extensive expertise at Daiichi Sankyo and Novartis. From 2009 to 2015, he held multiple leadership roles at Daiichi Sankyo, including Senior Manager Human Resources, Leadership Development, Director Training Development, and CV Specialty District Manager. Earlier, he worked as a Pharmaceutical District Manager at Novartis from 2004 to 2006. These roles, located in varied regions such as Upstate New York and New England, helped him develop a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical and medical sectors.
Educational Background
Mike Mc Grath holds a BA in History from Stony Brook University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in medical learning and development, enabling him to drive structured training programs and strategic development initiatives in his various professional roles.