Anish Kurian

About Anish Kurian

I’m a pharmaceutical professional with 15+ years of R&D experience across various therapeutic areas: neuroscience, ophthalmology, oncology, hematology, immunology, metabolic, and cardiovascular — bringing together deep scientific training, data expertise, and cross‑functional leadership. My career has spanned clinical data management, predictive analytics, operational strategy, and quality‑focused project execution, giving me a unique end‑to‑end perspective on how data, process, and people drive successful outcomes in drug development.At Bristol Myers Squibb, I’ve supported more than 40 clinical trials, led high‑impact analytics and risk‑mitigation initiatives, and partnered with global teams to improve data quality, streamline operations, and strengthen decision‑making. I’m known for my ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, manage large and diverse portfolios of work, and build strong relationships across functions and geographies.Colleagues consistently highlight my interpersonal skills, adaptability, and creative problem‑solving. I thrive in matrixed environments, enjoy tackling ambiguous challenges, and bring a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset to every project. Whether I’m leading UAT for new platforms, developing data pipelines, supporting inspections, or driving continuous improvement, I’m motivated by the opportunity to learn, elevate team performance, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for patients.Beyond my core roles, I’m deeply engaged in community‑building and leadership through BMS PBRGs (people, business resource group aka ERG\'s - employee resource group) — especially CLIMB, where I’ve served as a global chapter lead for North America and helped launch global initiatives, fundraisers, and engagement programs. I take pride in fostering belonging, collaboration, and connection wherever I work.I’m always looking for opportunities to grow, expand my impact, and bring my blend of scientific rigor, data strategy, and people‑centered leadership to teams committed to excellence.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Bristol Myers Squibb

   Sep 2024 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   Supported the Global Product Supply (GPS) Strategy & Business Excellence organization in end-to-end planning activities. • Led technical projects focused on developing data science solutions for network strategy short-term and long-range supply planning. • Enhanced operational excellence through predictive risk analytics and business continuity initiatives.• Developed dashboard visualizations in Tableau to present and guide GPS leadership decision-making.

Education

• Franklin & Marshall College

  Bachelor's degree, Neuroscience & Spanish

• University of Connecticut

  Masters, Cognitive Neuroscience

• University of Connecticut

  Graduate Certificate, Quantitative Methods, Statistics

Skills

• Ocular Disease
• Quantitative Research
• Science
• Research
• Biotechnology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Community Outreach
• Therapeutics
• Spanish
• Fluorescence Anisotropy
• Data Management
• Life Sciences
• Program Development
• Management
• Mri Software
• Telemetry
• Teaching
• Data Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Model Validation
• Training
• Editing
• Cognitive Psychology
• University Teaching
• Egi Eeg System
• Spss
• CRO
• Fmri
• Literature Reviews
• Eeg
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Higher Education
• E-Prime
• Sop Development
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Psychology
• Microsoft Word
• Qualitative Research
• Pcr