Myra Abousabe
About Myra Abousabe
Myra Abousabe is the Executive Director of Strategy & Planning for Drug Development IT at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and IT industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Myra Abousabe is currently serving as Executive Director, Strategy & Planning, Drug Development IT at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and execution of IT initiatives that support drug development. Her leadership encompasses the development of roadmaps, aligning IT strategies with business goals, and ensuring the delivery of technology solutions that drive innovation in drug development processes.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Myra Abousabe has held several key positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2020 to 2022, she was the Executive Director, IT Quality Management, where she drove initiatives to enhance IT quality standards. She served as Head IT Quality Management from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, Myra was the Head IT Business Partner Clinical Operations from 2017 to 2019, and from 2008 to 2017, she was the Director, Business Capability Management. Additionally, she worked in Program Management from 2003 to 2008.
Early Career and Experience at Merck and Accenture
Myra Abousabe started her career at Merck, where she gained extensive experience in program management from 1987 to 1999. Afterward, she joined Accenture as a Senior Manager, serving from 1999 to 2003. At Accenture, Myra acquired significant consulting expertise, which enriched her understanding of business processes and IT management, shaping her approach to strategic planning and quality management in subsequent roles.
Academic Background
Myra Abousabe holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rutgers Business School. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science from Rutgers University. This strong academic foundation in both business and technology has equipped her with the skills needed to excel in executive roles within the pharmaceutical and IT industries.
Extensive Experience in Pharmaceutical IT
With over 35 years of experience, Myra Abousabe has a deep and broad expertise in the pharmaceutical and IT sectors. Her career includes significant roles in program management, business capability management, and IT quality management. Her tenure at prominent companies such as Merck, Accenture, and Bristol Myers Squibb underscores her capacity to lead complex IT initiatives and drive strategic objectives in the pharmaceutical industry.