Paul Davis
About Paul Davis
Paul Davis is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, with a background in strategic sourcing and market management in the healthcare and optical fiber industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Paul Davis is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In this role, he provides a value chain perspective across the entire functional portfolio. He leads and supports major functional or enterprise-wide strategic programs within a multi-year plan, including end-to-end process and make/buy analysis and recommendations.
Previous Roles at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies
From 2016 to 2020, Paul Davis served as Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies in the Greater New York City Area. During his tenure, he coached leaders on key procurement processes and capabilities, such as Category Strategies & Roadmaps and Contract to Pay enablement.
Career at Johnson & Johnson
Paul Davis held several significant roles at Johnson & Johnson. He was Sr. Category Manager, Agency & Media from 2013 to 2016, Institutional District Manager from 2010 to 2013, and Sr. Institutional Specialist from 2003 to 2010. These roles allowed him to develop his expertise in strategic management and procurement within the healthcare sector.
Early Career and Experience in Optical Fiber Industry
Paul Davis has extensive experience in the optical fiber industry. He worked as Regional Sales Manager at Neptec Optical Solutions from 2001 to 2003 and as an Account Manager at JDS Uniphase in 2001. Additionally, he served as Market Account Manager at Corning Cable Systems from 2000 to 2001 and at Corning Incorporated from 1996 to 2001.
Educational Background
Paul Davis holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Howard University and has also studied at Cornell University. He completed his high school education at Hillcrest High School. His diverse educational background has equipped him with a broad range of skills applicable to his various roles in different industries.