Tim Chau
About Tim Chau
Tim Chau is the Associate Director of Cell Therapy Strategic Sourcing at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across various industries.
Company
Tim Chau is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, NJ. He serves as the Associate Director for Cell Therapy Strategic Sourcing. Bristol Myers Squibb is renowned for its work in biopharmaceuticals, focusing on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases. Tim's role in Cell Therapy Strategic Sourcing aligns closely with the company's mission to transform patients' lives through science.
Title
Tim Chau holds the position of Associate Director, Cell Therapy Strategic Sourcing at Bristol Myers Squibb. His role involves driving the strategic sourcing initiatives in the cell therapy domain, with a particular expertise in CAR-T, a specialized area within cell therapy. His responsibilities include developing and implementing sourcing strategies that optimize cost savings and enhance supplier relationships.
Education and Expertise
Tim Chau graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science and Engineering in Chemical Engineering. His educational background in chemical engineering has provided a strong foundation for his career in strategic sourcing and procurement. Tim is recognized for his extensive expertise in CAR-T and cell therapy, making significant contributions through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Professional Background
Tim Chau has a diverse career history, having worked at several leading companies before joining Bristol Myers Squibb. He was an R&D Category Manager, Clinical Trial Services at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he managed strategic sourcing for packaging at Johnson & Johnson, Consumer from 2009 to 2015. He also held the role of Strategic Sourcing Manager at Cadbury Adams from 2004 to 2008 and was a Procurement Buyer/Manager at Avon Products from 2002 to 2004. His career began as an Associate Quality Process Analyst at Merck & Co in 2000.
Achievements
Tim Chau has delivered over $50 million in cost savings through his strategic sourcing initiatives. He has demonstrated a consistent commitment to partnership and alignment, which has been a key factor in his professional success. Known as a thought leader and change agent within the procurement field, Tim has developed and implemented category strategies and supplier relationship management programs that have been recognized for their effectiveness.