Alexandra Decknick

About Alexandra Decknick

Alexandra Decknick is a transformational security and technology executive with proven expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, IT transformation, and technology enablement. Her career has centered around building and delivering transformational cybersecurity and technology capabilities in the health, pharma, and life sciences sector, and she has fast-tracked to executive roles both in consulting and industry. Alex is currently serving as Vice President, IT Risk & Resilience at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), where she leads a global team responsible for Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance, technology enablement for key business functions, IT infrastructure including IT hosting services, and Strategy & Operations for the Chief Digital and Technology Officer. Recognized for delivering impactful leadership across multiple technology domains, Alex is a trusted advisor to senior executives and legal stakeholders, who is frequently called upon to tackle complex challenges requiring transformational results. Alex’s experience spans from building and evolving robust security programs, modernizing infrastructure, and building and guiding diverse teams to achieve high-performing outcomes in global environments. Passionate about healthcare and health policy, Alex has an M.P.H from George Washington University and a B.S. from Penn State University. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two young boys (3, 1), and two goldendoodles.

Experience

1. Vice President, IT Risk & Resilience

   Bristol Myers Squibb

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• The George Washington University

  MPH, Health Policy

  2009 — 2011

• Penn State University

  BS, Health Policy and Administration

• Emory University

  Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Skills

• Performance Management
• Program Management
• Program Implementation
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Policy Analysis
• Health Policy
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Management Consulting
• Budget Management
• Lean Transformation
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Strategic Communications
• Strategy
• Lean Management
• Enterprise Transformation
• Public Health
• Public Speaking