Stefan Otto
About Stefan Otto
Stefan Otto is the Project Management Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Lawrenceville, NJ, with extensive experience in product and contract development/manufacturing.
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Stefan Otto is currently the Project Management Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb located in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Professional Experience
Stefan Otto's extensive career in the pharmaceutical industry includes roles at multiple notable organizations. He served as the Executive Director of Project Management at Halo Pharmaceutical, Inc. for three months in 2017 in Whippany, NJ. Prior to that, he held the position of Global Director of New Product Introductions at Catalent Pharma Solutions, also for three months in 2017 in Somerset, NJ. He spent 13 years at Catalent Pharma Solutions, working as Director of Contracts, Project Planning & Logistics from 2004 to 2017. Before that, he was Associate Director of Project Management at Alpharma from 1999 to 2004. His early career included an eight-year tenure as Project Manager at Alliance Pharmaceuticals in San Diego, CA, and eight years as a Scientist at the Salk Institute.
Education and Academic Background
Stefan Otto studied at UC San Diego, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology & Biochemistry from 1979 to 1983. This academic foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Areas of Expertise
Stefan Otto has significant expertise in product development and contract development/manufacturing. His work involves facilitating the commercialization of both prescription and consumer health products. He builds strategic alliances that lead to effective partnerships and actively manages progress in Pediatric Development programs. Additionally, he leads Strategic and Scientific Reviews to ensure a robust, multi-disciplinary assessment of study concepts.
Key Responsibilities at Bristol-Myers Squibb
At Bristol-Myers Squibb, Stefan Otto interfaces with the Medical team on key Non-Registrational Data Generation (NRDG) portfolio reports and ensures that the Medical Plan is aligned with portfolio objectives and strategies. He partners with Finance to facilitate budget processes, including trade-off discussions. Furthermore, he serves as a strategic partner with non-Development functions on key brand and alliance-related priorities and initiatives.