Carrie M Steele, MBA
About Carrie M Steele, MBA
Carrie M Steele, MBA, serves as the Division Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at CommonSpirit Health, contributing significantly to the nitric oxide initiative and recognized for her work in health journals and conferences. With extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and supply chain management, she has held key positions at notable organizations, including Amgen and Cleveland Clinic, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the industry.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Carrie M Steele currently serves as Division Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at CommonSpirit Health, a role she has held since 2018. Based in the Chattanooga, Tennessee Area, she oversees supply chain strategies and operations within the organization. Her responsibilities include optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring efficient procurement practices to support healthcare delivery.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current position, Carrie held various roles that contributed to her expertise in supply chain management. She worked at Cleveland Clinic as Director of Strategic Sourcing from 2007 to 2015, where she focused on supply chain management and GPO consulting. Additionally, she served as Director of Procurement Sourcing at UnitedHealth Group for one year, further enhancing her skills in procurement and business intelligence.
Career at Amgen and Pharmaceutical Sales
Carrie spent four years at Amgen from 2003 to 2007 as Health Systems Key National Account Manager and District Trainer. In this capacity, she developed Key Opinion Leaders to support new product launches and prepared global thought leaders for presentations at major academic Integrated Delivery Networks. Her career in pharmaceutical sales also includes roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Daiichi Sankyo, where she received multiple awards for her performance.
Educational Background
Carrie M Steele earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kent State University. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the same institution, where she studied Business, Management, and Marketing. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her roles in supply chain operations and management.
Achievements and Contributions
Carrie has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry, particularly in the nitric oxide initiative, for which she has been published in health journals and featured at conferences. She earned the CEO's Caregiver Award at Cleveland Clinic for a project that resulted in a $1 million savings in one year, marking a notable achievement in her career.