Irena Maksimovic
Senior Director - Strategy, Business Operations & Clinical Supply Chain Bristol Myers Squibb
Irena is a senior biopharmaceutical leader with over 14 years of experience at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in global clinical supply chain, strategy, and operations. As Senior Director of Strategy & Business Operations for Clinical Supply Chain, she partners with the VP to shape long-term vision and execution for a 170+ person organization supporting 1,100+ clinical studies across 60+ countries. She drives strategic planning, portfolio and budget oversight, operational excellence, digital transformation, and AI/ML innovation-earning recognition as a Global Supply Chain AI Innovation Challenge winner. Previously, she led enterprise strategy within Cell Therapy and held key roles in program, project, and product operations.
Seminars
- Navigating last mile logistics to support coordination between providers, couriers, and healthcare providers and ensure timely therapy delivery
- Optimizing packaging, labelling, and cold-chain procedures to enhance efficiency, maintain safety, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Engaging regulators, CROs, CDMOs, and logistics partners to align expectations, reduce delays, and strengthen end-toend connectivity
