Nishit Patel
About Nishit Patel
Nishit Patel is the Finance Director, Global Supply Chain at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 16 years of experience in finance roles across various pharmaceutical companies.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Nishit Patel currently serves as the Finance Director, Global Supply Chain at Bristol Myers Squibb. He assumed this role in March 2023. With a comprehensive background in finance, he is responsible for directing financial operations within the global supply chain. His extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry supports his capability to manage complex financial processes and contribute to the company's overall growth and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Nishit Patel worked at Novartis for a total of six years. His roles included Director of Finance for the IHD Franchise - Immunology, Hepatology, and Dermatology from 2020 to 2023, Associate Director, Franchise Finance Partner, Immunology from 2019 to 2020, Associate Director Finance - Business Analytics and Digital Finance from 2017 to 2019, and Associate Director Finance - BPA, Strategy and BD&L from 2015 to 2017. This range of leadership positions allowed him to shape and refine financial strategies for various franchises within the company.
Finance Manager Role at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Nishit Patel served as Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Business Partner Global R&D at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) for one year from 2014 to 2015. In this position, he was responsible for providing financial planning and analysis support to global R&D operations, enabling strategic decision-making and financial efficiency.
Career Beginnings at Covance
Nishit Patel began his career at Covance, where he worked in various finance roles over seven years. Starting as a Financial Analyst from 2007 to 2010, he advanced to Sr. Financial Analyst from 2010 to 2012 and later became Manager, Finance Business Partner from 2012 to 2014. His progression at Covance provided him with robust experience in financial analysis, business partnership, and financial management, laying a strong foundation for his career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Nishit Patel holds an MBA with a dual concentration in Finance & Management from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark, which he obtained from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a BS in Finance from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies from 2004 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various complex finance roles within the pharmaceutical sector.