Ted Sokolowski
About Ted Sokolowski
Ted Sokolowski is the Head of R&D Operational Excellence at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in operational excellence and strategic leadership roles at Bayer HealthCare and Merck.
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Ted Sokolowski holds the position of Head of R&D Operational Excellence at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). He is also fulfilling roles as Operational Excellence Lead and R&D Transformation Lead at the same company.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
At Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ted Sokolowski is responsible for leading the R&D Operational Excellence initiatives. His work includes spearheading major transformations in R&D processes, reducing time-to-market for new products by 15%, and developing strategic initiatives that increased operational efficiency by 20%. Ted plays a key role in mentoring and coaching emerging leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Past Experience
Ted Sokolowski's past professional experience spans multiple leadership roles in notable companies. At Bayer HealthCare, he worked as an Executive and Change Management professional from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he held several key positions at Merck, including US Strategy Lead and Sigma and Program Realization Lead, among others, from 2003 to 2014. Ted also served as a Six Sigma Black Belt at GE Capital from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Ted Sokolowski earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His expertise covers areas like business continuity management, strategic management, and operational excellence, which he regularly shares through workshops and training sessions for senior executives.
Key Achievements
Ted Sokolowski has achieved significant milestones throughout his career. Notable examples include leading the integration of multiple mergers and acquisitions, implementing a comprehensive business continuity management system, and playing a crucial role in developing a portfolio management system. Ted has also published several articles on business analytics and strategic management in industry-leading journals.