Ritesh Mehra
About Ritesh Mehra
Ritesh Mehra is the Vice President of Finance, Research & Development at Bristol Myers Squibb and serves as a Board Member at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees.
Current Title and Role
Ritesh Mehra currently holds the position of Vice President Finance, Research & Development at Bristol Myers Squibb. He began his tenure in this role in November 2021 and is based in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In this capacity, Ritesh oversees all financial aspects related to Research & Development within the company.
Board Membership
In addition to his role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Ritesh Mehra serves as a Board Member on the RWJ University Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees. He is actively involved in the foundation’s activities, contributing his extensive experience in financial management and alliance management. This role is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ritesh Mehra has held multiple significant roles at Bristol Myers Squibb over the years. From 2018 to 2021, he served as Vice President Finance, Global Product Development & Supply. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2018, he was Head of Finance for European Markets, Australia & Canada. He also held the position of Executive Director, Finance Japan from 2010 to 2015. Earlier roles included Director - Neuroscience, US Pharmaceutical (2008-2010), Associate Director - Oncology, US Pharmaceutical (2006-2008), Associate Director - Reporting Worldwide Pharmaceutical (2004-2006), Manager - Financial Analysis, European Headquarters (2004), Manager - Financial Analysis, Mergers and Acquisition (2001-2004), and Financial Analyst - R&D (1998-2001).
Education and Background
Ritesh Mehra achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Drexel University - College of Business and Administration, specializing in General Finance. He completed his MBA from 1996 to 1998. His educational background has laid a solid foundation for his extensive and diverse career within the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmaceutical Industry Expertise
Ritesh Mehra has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, specifically within the pharmaceutical industry. His expertise encompasses alliance management and business partnering, with significant operational roles across the US, Europe, and Japan. His broad experience makes him a key asset in the financial and strategic development of pharmaceutical operations.