Tara Helfrich
About Tara Helfrich
Tara Helfrich is the Director of Pricing Strategy CV & Established Brands at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in financial and strategic roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Tara Helfrich is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Director of Pricing Strategy for CV & Established Brands. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategies for cardiovascular and established pharmaceutical products. Her work involves close collaboration with various departments to ensure that pricing models are both competitive and compliant with industry regulations.
Career Progression at Bristol Myers Squibb
Tara Helfrich has had a long-standing career at Bristol Myers Squibb, holding multiple roles over the years. She started as a Principal Financial Analyst from 1999 to 2002, followed by a role as Finance Manager from 2002 to 2007. She then transitioned to positions focused on contract operations, including Managed Care Contracting Operations Manager (2007-2011), Manager of Government Contracting and Operations (2011-2015), Manager of Specialty Pharmacy Contract Operations (2015-2016), Senior Manager of Contract Operations (2016-2018), and Senior Manager of Pricing and Economics for Innovative Medicines (2018-2020).
Background in Accounting and Finance
Tara Helfrich began her career with a focus on accounting and finance. She worked as a Cost Accounting Supervisor at Anadigics from 1996 to 1998 and at National Starch and Chemical from 1998 to 1999. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance from La Salle University, obtained between 1990 and 1994. This foundation in accounting and finance laid the groundwork for her subsequent transition into strategic roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in Contract Operations and Government Contracting
With extensive experience in contract operations and government contracting, Tara Helfrich has played key roles in managing and negotiating contracts within the pharmaceutical sector. Her positions at Bristol Myers Squibb have included Manager of Government Contracting and Operations and Senior Manager of Specialty Pharmacy Contract Operations. These roles have provided her with a deep understanding of the complexities and regulations related to pharmaceutical contracts.
Educational Background
Tara Helfrich holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance from La Salle University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Her education provided a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of finance and accounting, equipping her with the skills needed to excel in various financial and strategic roles within the pharmaceutical industry.