Sarah Koenig
About Sarah Koenig
Sarah Koenig is the Vice President of R&D Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in communications and a background in simplifying complex technical information for broader audiences.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sarah Koenig serves as the Vice President of R&D Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, United States, she is responsible for managing communication strategies related to research and development. Leveraging her extensive experience, Koenig is known for her ability to break down complex, highly technical jargon into easily digestible content for broader audiences.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sarah Koenig has held several pivotal roles at Bristol Myers Squibb over the years. From 2021 to 2023, she served as Executive Director, U.S. Commercial Communications. She held the role of Executive Director, R&D Communications, from 2016 to 2021, and prior to that, she was the Director of Corporate Communications from 2015 to 2016. Koenig also worked as Director, U.S. and WW Oncology Communications from 2007 to 2014 and as Associate Director, U.S. and WW Immunology Communications from 2006 to 2007.
Professional Experience Prior to Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Sarah Koenig was Public Relations Manager at Virgin Mobile USA in Warren, New Jersey, from 2003 to 2006. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Employee Owner at Carter Ryley Thomas PR & Marketing Council in Norfolk, Virginia, from 2002 to 2003, and as an Assistant Account Executive at Ketchum Public Relations in New York, New York, from 2000 to 2002.
Educational Background
Sarah Koenig earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Delaware. With a robust educational foundation, she has built a career that spans over two decades, specializing in communications within both commercial and research domains.
Skills and Expertise
Sarah Koenig has over 20 years of experience in communications. She is known for her servant leadership style and for fostering workplace environments focused on teamwork, accountability, and innovation. Her expertise encompasses product communications, executive communications, media relations, issues management, and employee communications. She combines creativity, a data-driven approach, integrity, and storytelling talents to excel in her role. Additionally, Koenig is recognized for her patience, flexibility, and stakeholder management skills.