Priyanka Shah
About Priyanka Shah
Priyanka Shah is the Director of Worldwide Oncology, Corporate Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over a decade of experience in public relations and corporate communications in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Priyanka Shah currently holds the role of Director, Worldwide Oncology, Corporate Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She has been leading corporate affairs in the oncology sector since January 2019. Her responsibilities include strategizing and implementing major corporate initiatives in the oncology field, aiming to enhance the company's public presence and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Priyanka Shah served as Associate Director, Public Affairs for Worldwide Immuno-Oncology at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2015 to 2017. During this time, she worked out of New York, New York, United States. She played a key role in managing public affairs strategies for the company's immuno-oncology projects, enhancing the public perception and outreach efforts of Bristol-Myers Squibb's pioneering treatments.
Experience at Edelman
Prior to joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Priyanka Shah worked at Edelman from 2010 to 2015 in New York, New York, United States. She progressed through various roles, ultimately serving as Vice President. Her five-year tenure at Edelman provided her with extensive experience in public relations and corporate communications. It was instrumental in preparing her for her subsequent roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Early Career and Other Roles
Priyanka Shah's career in communications began at Friends' Health Connection as a Communications Assistant from 2006 to 2007 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She later took on roles at Marina Maher Communications as an Assistant Account Executive to Senior Account Executive from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, Shah gained valuable experience at Rutgers University, serving as a Communications and Media Relations Intern and Production Assistant at RU-TV between 2004 and 2006.
Educational Background
Priyanka Shah earned both her Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Rutgers University. She holds a Master of Arts as well as a Bachelor of Arts from this institution. Her educational foundation in communications provided her with the essential skills and knowledge needed for her extensive career in corporate communications and public relations.