Sonie Lama
About Sonie Lama
Sonie Lama is the Director of Deucravacitinib US Medical Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in dermatology, rheumatology, and gastroenterology.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sonie Lama holds the position of Director, Deucravacitinib US Medical Strategy, focusing on dermatology, rheumatology, and gastroenterology at Bristol Myers Squibb. This role encompasses strategic oversight and management within these therapeutic areas, reflecting a distinguished career in medical strategy and pharmaceutical expertise.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sonie Lama has a long-standing history with Bristol Myers Squibb, serving in various strategic positions. From 2020 to 2022, she was the Dermatology US Medical Strategy lead in New York. Prior to that, she served as Senior Medical Advisor, Immunology Germany Medical Strategy in Munich in 2019. Her earlier roles include Associate Director, Rheumatology Global Medical Strategy (2018-2020) and Manager, Immunology Global Medical Strategy (2016-2018) both based in Munich and New Jersey respectively. She began her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Medical Science Liaison Fellow (2015-2016) and Medical Information Fellow (2014-2015).
Academic Contributions
Beyond her industry roles, Sonie Lama contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at Rutgers University's Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy from 2014 to 2016. Her academic background includes a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Campbell University, as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Salem College.
International Experience
Throughout her career, Sonie Lama has amassed significant international experience. She worked as Senior Medical Advisor in Munich, Germany, and has undertaken roles that provided her a global perspective on medical strategy. This international experience underscores her expertise in aligned medical strategies across different geographies and regulatory environments.
Career Beginnings in Pharmaceutical Industry
Sonie Lama began her career in the pharmaceutical industry as a Lab Analyst at Catalent Pharma Solutions from 2009 to 2010. She also worked as a Site Activation Specialist at INC Research in 2010. These early roles provided her with foundational knowledge and practical experience, which she later complemented with strategic and advisory positions in the industry.