Regina Stanton Altizer
About Regina Stanton Altizer
Regina Stanton Altizer is the Senior Manager of State Policy at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a strong background in health policy and science.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Regina Stanton Altizer is currently serving as the Senior Manager, State Policy at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Regina's role involves conducting in-depth analyses of state and federal policies, providing actionable insights that influence multi-million dollar business decisions. With a strong background in both science and health policy, she excels in effective communication and trust-building between diverse stakeholders. Regina also takes active participation in annual conferences and monthly meetings to stay updated on health policy trends and network with key stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Regina Stanton Altizer worked at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. as a Health Policy Analyst, External Affairs. During her seven-month tenure from 2021 to 2022 in Seattle, Washington, she specialized in reviewing and analyzing changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance reimbursement rates and physician fee schedules. Her work provided critical insights to shape policy direction and business strategies.
Educational Background
Regina Stanton Altizer has a well-rounded educational background in health policy and biological sciences. She earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health, studying Health Policy from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences with an ILRM Minor from Virginia Tech, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Her foundational education at Smoky Mountain High School spanned from 2010 to 2014.
Previous Roles in Health Policy
Regina Stanton Altizer's career in health policy includes significant roles with various organizations. She served as a Health Policy Analyst at Regeneron for two years from 2019 to 2021 in Washington, District of Columbia. She earlier worked at Centra Health as a Clinical Systems Analyst Intern for 11 months from 2018 to 2019 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Additionally, she contributed to the Melanoma Research Foundation as a Development Intern in 2017 for three months in Washington, District of Columbia. These roles helped solidify her expertise in the health policy domain.
Role at Virginia Tech
From 2015 to 2018, Regina Stanton Altizer worked at Virginia Tech as a House Supervisor in Blacksburg, VA. This three-year tenure allowed her to develop essential management and leadership skills that have been valuable throughout her career. Her experience at Virginia Tech contributed significantly to her ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and manage complex projects within the health policy field.