Patrick Thompson
About Patrick Thompson
Patrick Thompson is the Executive Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis at Bristol-Myers Squibb and an Adjunct Professor at Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Patrick Thompson is currently serving as the Executive Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. In this role, he oversees the financial planning and analysis functions for the corporation, formulating strategies to enhance fiscal performance. He is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and providing strategic financial insights to support corporate decision-making.
Role at Fox School of Business At Temple University
In addition to his executive role at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Patrick Thompson also contributes to academia. He is an Adjunct Professor for the Executive EMBA program at Fox School of Business At Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Here, he imparts practical financial and business strategy knowledge to executive MBA students, leveraging his extensive industry experience.
Career Path at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Patrick Thompson has held multiple roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb over the past decade, illustrating a progressive career in corporate finance. His positions have included Associate Director, Finance for Biologics Clinical Manufacturing, Finance Manager for Biologics Development and Clinical Manufacturing, and Finance Lead for US Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis, among others. His in-depth roles and responsibilities at the company signify a robust tenure in strategic financial planning and leadership.
Educational Background
Patrick Thompson holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, completed in 2016. He also earned a Master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Richmond - Robins School of Business in 2009, following a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance from the same institution in 2008. His educational background lays a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and business administration.
Achievements and Contributions
Throughout his career, Patrick Thompson has made significant contributions to the field of finance. He led the financial integration efforts during Bristol-Myers Squibb's acquisition of Celgene and developed a financial forecasting model that improved accuracy by 15%. He has been a key financial advisor in the launch of multiple biologic products and authored a white paper on financial risk management in the pharmaceutical industry. His accolades include receiving the CFO Award for Excellence in Financial Leadership in 2020.