Rachel Gonzalez Levy
About Rachel Gonzalez Levy
Rachel Gonzalez Levy is the Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in organizational development and effectiveness across multiple companies.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Rachel Gonzalez Levy currently serves as the Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, NJ. In her role, she leads the Performance & Development Center of Excellence, focusing on fostering a culture of Growth Mindset, Growth & Development, and Resilience. Rachel works closely with Change Champions and HR teams to drive cultural aspirations within the organization.
Previous Experience at Celgene
Rachel Gonzalez Levy has had a solid career at Celgene, where she first served as the Director of Organization Development & Effectiveness from 2012 to 2017. Following this, she took on the role of Program Lead for Performance, Development, and Inclusion from 2017 to 2020. During her tenure, she helmed initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational performance and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Roles at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Organon Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Celgene, Rachel worked at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. as the Senior Manager of Organization Development & Training from 2007 to 2012. Prior to that, she was the Manager of OD at Organon Pharmaceuticals from 2005 to 2007. In these roles, she focused on organization development and training programs to enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness.
Early Career and Consulting Roles
Rachel began her career as an Organizational Effectiveness Researcher at William M. Mercer Consulting from 1998 to 2000. She then worked at Catalyst Inc. as a Senior Research Associate from 2000 to 2004. Subsequently, she held a position at Guardian Life Insurance as an OD Senior (Internal) Consultant from 2004 to 2005. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in organizational research and development.
Educational Background
Rachel Gonzalez Levy holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. She also earned a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. Her academic background has equipped her with extensive knowledge and expertise in psychological safety, talent assessment, and team resilience.