Willis Steele, M. Div.
About Willis Steele, M. Div.
Willis Steele, M. Div., is the Director of Patient Advocacy-Hematology at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in advocacy, diversity, and strategic health initiatives.
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Willis Steele, M. Div., holds the position of Director Patient Advocacy Hematology at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he is responsible for overseeing patient advocacy initiatives both in the US and worldwide.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Willis Steele currently serves as the Director of Patient Advocacy-Hematology at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of advocacy strategies specifically focused on Multiple Myeloma and Cell Therapy for Myeloma. His responsibilities include engaging with key stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure the success of advocacy initiatives on a global scale.
Previous Roles at Amgen
From 2020 to 2022, Willis Steele was the Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Lead at Amgen, covering regions including JAPAC, LATAM, Canada, the Middle East, South Africa, and Turkey. Prior to that, he served as the Advocacy Relations, Government Affairs specialist from 2016 to 2020 at Amgen's Thousand Oaks, CA location. His roles focused on government affairs and advocacy relations, leveraging his expertise to build inclusive environments and enhance government engagement.
Experience at AbbVie
Willis Steele held multiple significant roles at AbbVie between 2012 and 2016. He began as the Eastern Region Rapid Response Manager, followed by National Advocacy Relations Manager-US, and finally Senior Manager of Strategic Health Initiatives. His tenure involved managing rapid response initiatives, national advocacy relations, and strategic health programs across diverse regions.
Education and Expertise
Willis Steele possesses a strong educational background with multiple degrees. He holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and a Master of Professional Studies in Urban Studies/Affairs from New York Theological Seminary. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Community & Human Services from SUNY Empire State College, an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Hospitality Administration/Management from the State University of New York at Delhi, and an Associate of Science in Behavioral Sciences from Mercy University. His diverse academic credentials support his multifaceted expertise in theology, urban studies, community services, hospitality management, and behavioral sciences.
Background and Early Career
Willis Steele began his professional journey as a Program Coordinator at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, where he worked from 1999 to 2003. In this role, he gained valuable experience in program coordination and community engagement, laying the foundation for his subsequent roles in advocacy and strategic health initiatives.