Karen H.

About Karen H.

Biopharmaceutical professional with international & domestic leadership experience and a 25 year proven track record of success. Responsible for leading Commercial, Medical and R&D Engagements with Healthcare Professionals, Investigators, Patients and Advocates across a diverse portfolio of therapeutic areas spanning Oncology, Hematology, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Biologics.~ Proven track record of leading strategic cross-functional initiatives, demonstrating the ability to influence and see through challenges to create innovative customer & patient solutions with simplified operating models.~ Possesses a unique internal home office and external customer perspective yielding stronger, trusting, collaborative partnerships between Brand, Medical, Research & Development, Field Sales, Payers, Advocates, Patients, Investigators and Healthcare Professionals.~ Unwavering commitment to excellence, resiliency to overcome adversity, and an infectious passion and drive to succeed.~ Exceptional communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence, strong negotiating skills, outstanding problem-solving abilities, and an innate capacity for creating and inspiring a performance culture.Notable competencies include- Leading highly matrixed global/regional cross-functional/multi-functional teams, vendor/suppliers & large scale projects- Identifying & understanding customer & patient needs required to develop advanced and differentiated solutions- Creating & sustaining innovative digital capabilities driving competitive advantage- Attracting & developing best-in-class talent driving organizational growth and building strong cohesive centers of excellence- Designing & implementing strategically enhanced end-to-end operating models & systems yielding paramount customer & patient experiences while breaking organizational silos- Delivering consistent results to stakeholders across R&D, Medical & Commercial“Seeing how the pharmaceutical industry changed lives for the better is what captured my underlying drive and passion to continue to progress my career within this sector. No matter what role we play in an organization…it’s about making a difference…big or small…that’s what drives me every day!”

Experience

1. Executive Director, Global Medical Immunology & Cardiovascular, Strategy & Operations

   Bristol Myers Squibb

   Sep 2025 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US