Simon Ladd
About Simon Ladd
Simon Ladd is the Senior Director of Trial Supplies Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 14 years of experience in supply chain planning and project management within pharmaceutical organizations.
Title
Simon Ladd currently holds the title of Senior Director, Trial Supplies Management at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Simon Ladd has been working as the Senior Director of Trial Supplies Management at Bristol Myers Squibb since September 2020. In this role, he manages and oversees the strategic planning and implementation of trial supplies for clinical trials within the organization.
Previous Experience at Celgene
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Simon Ladd worked at Celgene as Strategic Program Director, Investigational Material Supply Chain. His tenure at Celgene lasted from 2018 to 2020. During his time there, he was responsible for overseeing the supply chain for investigational materials, ensuring that clinical trials ran efficiently and effectively.
Roles at Janssen Inc. and J&J
Simon Ladd has also served as Associate Director, Clinical Supply Chain Systems & Strategy at Janssen Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, he was with J&J serving as Clinical Supplies Design Lead from 2009 to 2015. His work at Janssen Inc. involved strategic planning of supply chain systems, and at J&J, he focused on designing clinical supply chains to meet the needs of various clinical trials.
Project Management at Pfizer Ltd and Fisher Clinical Services
Between 2006 to 2009, Simon Ladd held the position of Project Manager: Supply Chain at Pfizer Ltd. Earlier in his career, he served as Project Manager: Clinical Logistics at Fisher Clinical Services from 2004 to 2006. His roles included managing project timelines, ensuring efficient logistics, and coordinating between various stakeholders.
Educational Background in Sports Science
Simon Ladd holds a BSc Sports Science (Hons) degree from University College Chichester, which he obtained from 1998 to 2001. His background in sports science has provided him with a unique perspective and skill set, which he has successfully transferred to his roles in supply chain and project management within pharmaceutical organizations.