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Shannon Higgins-Gruber

Executive Director, Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb•Scotch Plains, New Jersey, United States

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Highly focused, results-driven pharmaceutical leader with 20 years of experience in research and development across multiple pharmaceutical companies. Extensive knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical development including CMC strategy, project management, methods development, specification setting, vendor management and qualification, stability studies and product life cycle management. Subject matter expert in analytical chemistry, validation, technology transfer and the design of complex scientific experiments. Mentors and motivates teams and individuals to achieve desired goals. Consistently develops and maintains collaborative relationships within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment and cross-functional teamwork. Adept at working in multi-disciplinary matrix team environments. Exhibits creativity, strategy and persistence in driving goals to completion.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Sep 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Executive Director, Analytical Strategy and OperationsCurrent
      Sep 2024–Present
  • Apr 2022–Oct 2024· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Executive Director, Global Head of ADC/Bio II
      Apr 2024–Aug 2024
    • Executive Director, CMC Management & Operations
      Apr 2023–Oct 2024
    • Senior Director, CMC Management & Operations
      Apr 2022–Apr 2023
  • Nov 2019–Mar 2022· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Senior Director, CMC Documentation & Specifications
      Nov 2019–Mar 2022
  • Aug 2015–Nov 2019· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Director, Analytical Development
      Oct 2019–Nov 2019
    • Director, Analytical Development
      Apr 2017–Oct 2019
    • Associate Director, Analytical Development
      Aug 2015–Apr 2017
  • May 2007–Aug 2015· 8 yrs 3 mos
    • Principal Scientist
      Apr 2014–Aug 2015
    • Associate Principal Scientist
      May 2007–Apr 2014
  • Oct 2005–May 2007· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Senior Scientist
      Oct 2005–May 2007
    • Graduate Student
      2000–2005
  • Sep 1998–Jul 2000· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Quality Control Analytical Chemist
      Sep 1998–Jul 2000

Education

BA

Chemistry

Drew University

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
LaboratoryAnalytical ChemistryChromatographyRegulatory AffairsLC-MSFormulation21 CFR Part 11Collaborative Problem SolvingMethod DevelopmentHPLCGood Laboratory Practice (GLP)GMPCross-functional Team LeadershipTechnical LeadershipValidationGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Quality AssurancePharmaceutical IndustryHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)GLP