Yolandi Van Der Merwe, PhD
About Yolandi Van Der Merwe, PhD
Yolandi Van Der Merwe, PhD, is the Senior Manager of Customer & Market Insights, Early Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb. She has a background in biomedical engineering and extensive experience in customer and market insights within the early oncology sector.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Yolandi Van Der Merwe, PhD, currently serves as the Senior Manager, Customer & Market Insights, Early Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb. She has been with the company since July 2021. In this role, she focuses on gathering and analyzing market data to support early-stage oncology initiatives, leveraging her extensive background in biomedical engineering and market research to inform strategic decisions.
Previous Experience at Guidehouse
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Yolandi Van Der Merwe held positions at Guidehouse. She worked as a Managing Consultant for four months in 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to that, she spent three years as a Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2021. At Guidehouse, she developed her expertise in consulting, with a focus on delivering client solutions and insights.
Early Career at Fourth River Solutions
Yolandi Van Der Merwe's early career includes significant roles at Fourth River Solutions. She served as Chief Human Resources Officer from 2017 to 2018, overseeing HR operations and strategies. Before this, she worked as a Consultant from 2016 to 2018, contributing to various projects in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Her work there helped lay the foundation for her career in consulting and management.
Academic Background in Biomedical Engineering
Yolandi Van Der Merwe completed her PhD in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh from 2014 to 2018. Her research and academic rigor during this period equipped her with a deep understanding of biomedical principles, which she now applies in her professional roles. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh, earned between 2009 and 2013.
Early Research and Volunteer Work
Yolandi Van Der Merwe has a diverse background in research and community service. She worked as a Research Associate at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she gained experience as a Quality Assurance Intern at Mylan in 2013. Her volunteer work includes contributions to the Louis J Fox Center for Vision Restoration in 2011 and the Sarah Heinz Swim Clinic in 2012. These roles highlight her commitment to both scientific advancement and community engagement.