Seán Mc Keon, MBA, PhD
About Seán Mc Keon, MBA, PhD
Seán Mc Keon is the Associate Director of External Manufacturing and Supplier Relationship Management at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland. He has a strong background in chemistry and extensive experience in supplier relationship management, with a long-term commitment to Bristol-Myers Squibb since 2011.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Seán Mc Keon serves as the Associate Director of External Manufacturing and Supplier Relationship Management at Bristol-Myers Squibb in County Dublin, Ireland. His responsibilities involve overseeing relationships with external manufacturers, ensuring that supplier operations align with the company's standards and objectives.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Seán Mc Keon has held multiple roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb over the years, reflecting his versatility and dedication. His previous positions include GPS Business Development (Secondment) from 2018 to 2019, Supplier Relationship Manager focusing on API, drug product, and packaging from 2016 to 2018, and External Manufacturing API Specialist from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he has experience as a Team Lead in Manufacturing Science & Technology and as a PhD Chemist at the company's Swords, Dublin location.
Educational Background
Seán Mc Keon possesses an Executive MBA with First Class Honours from Dublin City University, obtained between 2018 and 2020. He also holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from University College Dublin, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His academic foundation is further solidified by a B.Sc. in Chemistry with First Class Honours, completed at University College Dublin from 2001 to 2005.
Postdoctoral and Early Career Experience
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Seán Mc Keon gained valuable experience in a variety of scientific roles. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at ENS de Lyon in France, where he worked for five months. Additionally, he worked as a Process Development Chemist at Clarochem Ireland Ltd. in Milan, Italy, from 2010 to 2011.
Expertise in Supplier Relationship Management
Seán Mc Keon has extensive experience in supplier relationship management, particularly concerning API, drug products, and packaging. His role as the Supplier Relationship Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2016 to 2018 reflects his capabilities in this area. He also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, further underscoring his proficiency in optimizing supplier processes and relationships.