Ryan Clemens
About Ryan Clemens
Ryan Clemens is a Drug Product Development Intern at Bristol Myers Squibb and a Pharmacy Student at the University of Illinois Chicago. He has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, commercial product development, and pharmacy, with previous roles at Medtronic, Medica, and Walgreens.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Ryan Clemens is currently serving as a Drug Product Development Intern at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he contributes to the development of drug products, with a specific focus on monoclonal antibodies. Ryan also organized a networking group for PharmD Interns to enhance their professional connections, demonstrating initiative and leadership within the company.
Internship Experience at Medtronic
Ryan Clemens has substantial experience in regulatory affairs, having worked as a Regulatory Affairs Intern at Medtronic for a total of 15 months. Initially, from 2018 to 2019, he gained valuable experience in Mounds View, Minnesota, and later, in 2020, he continued in this role in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Throughout these internships, he developed an in-depth understanding of regulatory processes within the medical device industry.
Pharmacy and Product Development Expertise
In addition to his current position at Bristol Myers Squibb, Ryan Clemens is also a Pharmacy Student at the University of Illinois Chicago. His past experience includes working as a Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role provided him with a practical understanding of pharmaceutical practices, which complements his academic and professional pursuits.
Academic Background in Biological Sciences and Public Health
Ryan Clemens studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a Minor in Public Health from 2016 to 2020. This academic background has equipped him with a broad understanding of biological sciences and public health principles, forming a solid foundation for his work in drug product development and regulatory affairs.
Early Career and Student Leadership Roles
At the beginning of his career, Ryan Clemens gained experience in various roles, including serving as a Barista at Starbucks and a Sales Floor Team Member at Target in Inver Grove Heights from 2014 to 2016. He also demonstrated leadership as a Student Board Member and CLA Student Ambassador at the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) from 2017 to 2020. These roles provided him with strong communication and organizational skills.