Sejal Patel
About Sejal Patel
Sejal Patel is the Associate Director of UK/Ireland Medical Strategy, Operations & Governance Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb in Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
Title at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sejal Patel holds the title of Associate Director, UK/Ireland Medical Strategy, Operations & Governance Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. She operates out of the Uxbridge, United Kingdom office. In this role, she leads medical strategy, operations, and governance for the UK and Ireland, focusing on optimizing performance and supporting the governance structure of the business.
Career at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sejal Patel has had a significant tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, holding multiple positions over the years. She started as a Global Medical Information: Medical Writer - Virology from 2012 to 2013. She then served as UK Medical Information Specialist Virology from 2013 to 2014. Subsequently, she was the ABPI/IPHA Code Review Manager (Final Signatory) for six years from 2014 to 2020. She transitioned to Medical Strategy, Operations and Governance Lead UK for a year from 2019 to 2020, followed by a short stint as Senior Medical Operations Manager in 2020. Since June 2020, she has been the Associate Director, UK/Ireland Medical Strategy, Operations & Governance Lead.
Previous Roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Sejal Patel held various roles in the pharmaceutical field. She was a Store-Based Pharmacist at Boots for five months in 2010-2011 and a Pharmacist Manager at Aura Pharmacy in Camden, London, from 2011 to 2012. She also worked as a Locum Pharmacist in 2012 for four months. Her industry experience is diverse, spanning different responsibilities and healthcare settings.
Educational Background
Sejal Patel earned her Master of Pharmacy degree from the University of Bath, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Before her higher education, she attended Greenacre School for Girls in Banstead from 1991 to 2005. Her academic background provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors.
Key Initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb
During her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb, Sejal Patel has led significant initiatives. These include the seamless integration of the Medical organization post-acquisition and enhancing current operations to optimize performance. She has also focused on building capabilities to support the future organization, demonstrating a commitment to both strategic and operational excellence within the medical division.