Robert Herb
About Robert Herb
Robert Herb is the CV West Region Director, Field Medical at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in the biopharma industry, including roles at AstraZeneca and DBV Technologies.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Robert Herb currently holds the position of CV West Region Director, Field Medical at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He started this role in March 2018. He operates out of Austin, Texas, where he leverages his extensive experience in the biopharma industry to oversee the field medical operations related to cardiovascular therapies.
Professional Experience at AstraZeneca
Robert Herb has a long history of working with AstraZeneca, where he held several significant roles. From 2015 to 2017, he was the Regional Director, Diabetes - Medical Affairs in the Austin, Texas area. Prior to that, he served as Head of Medical Excellence in Shanghai, China, for 11 months from 2014 to 2015. Earlier roles include Regional Director for Cardiovascular Medical Affairs from 2012 to 2014 and Regional Director for Cardiovascular Scientific Affairs from 2006 to 2012. He also worked as a Senior/Regional Scientific Manager from 2001 to 2006.
Educational Background
Robert Herb holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Florida, which he earned between 1989 and 1994. He also completed a Master's degree in Health & Sport Science from Wake Forest University from 1985 to 1987, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education & Biology from the State University of New York College at Cortland from 1981 to 1985. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in health sciences and the biopharma industry.
Career at Northern Arizona University
Prior to his roles in the biopharma industry, Robert Herb spent seven years at Northern Arizona University, working as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Science from 1994 to 2001. His responsibilities included teaching, research, and mentoring students in the field of exercise science. Additionally, he served as Assistant Dean, College of Health Professions in Flagstaff, Arizona, from 1999 to 2001.
International Experience in Medical Affairs
Robert Herb has significant international experience, notably during his tenure at AstraZeneca as Head of Medical Excellence in Shanghai Suburb, China, from 2014 to 2015. In this role, he was responsible for driving medical excellence initiatives and managing operations in a global context, further broadening his expertise in strategic and operational skills within the biopharma industry.