Richard Burgess
About Richard Burgess
Richard Burgess is the Associate Director, Project Management Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, Washington, with extensive experience in project management, operations, and compliance across various industries.
Company
Richard Burgess is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Associate Director, Project Management Lead. He previously held executive roles at Burgess Family Inc., Southampton Cargo Handling Limited, and Medilogic UK Ltd.
Title
Richard Burgess holds the title of Associate Director, Project Management Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. His leadership positions have spanned various sectors, including project management, operations, compliance, and technology.
Education and Expertise
Richard Burgess has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Seattle University, specializing in Business Administration and Management. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health from NEBOSH and a Diploma in Computer Studies from Richard Taunton Sixth Form College. His educational background supports his diverse expertise in project management, technology, and compliance.
Background
Richard Burgess has a rich background in operations, compliance, and project management. He served at Southampton Cargo Handling Limited as Operations and Compliance Director for four years. At Medilogic UK Ltd, he held dual roles: Director and Managing Director over seven years. Earlier, he worked as a QHSE Advisor at Aspire Defence Services Limited. His career also includes various roles from 2003 to 2007, making him adept in multiple domains.
Achievements
Richard Burgess co-chaired a project management community forum, fostering collaboration across PMOs in cell therapy. He also developed an onboarding and training program, including a Bitesize learning initiative. Burgess introduced RAID logs and connected dashboards to streamline information sharing and problem-solving, establishing a culture of psychological safety. He expanded his project management team's capacity to handle 40 complex projects by recruiting talent and defining processes.