Helena Harrison

Director of Operations, Bristol Myers Squibb

United States

About

I am an operations leader with over 14 years of experience driving large-scale transformation, optimizing complex supply chains, and leading cross-functional teams across the healthcare, engineering, and technology sectors. Currently serving as Director of Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb in New York, I focus on building agile, data-driven operational systems that improve efficiency, accelerate growth, and deliver measurable business impact. My expertise spans supply chain strategy, process optimization, and digital transformation — including the use of AI and predictive analytics to support smarter decision-making. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led teams of 100+ professionals, and delivered initiatives that reduced costs, increased productivity, and improved time-to-market. With a background in Computer Science and an MBA from Stanford University, I bring both technical depth and strategic vision to operations leadership. I am passionate about empowering teams, mentoring future leaders, and shaping organizations that thrive in fast-changing, technology-driven markets.

Experience

  • Director of Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Senior Operations Manager at Lockheed Martin
    2014 - 2020 · 6 yrs

  • Operations Analyst at Siemens Healthineers
    2011 - 2014 · 3 yrs