Peter Fourie

Global Information Technology Leader

Mendham, New Jersey, United States

About

Innovative Global Technology Leader with deep expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Proven track record in driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, aligning technology with business growth, and delivering measurable value across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations. Recognized for building and leading high-performing global teams, modernizing IT operating models, and ensuring the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence. I am passionate about harnessing data, AI, and digital-first experiences to unlock new business models, accelerate innovation, and improve patient and customer outcomes worldwide.

Experience

  • SVP, Chief Information Officer at Bausch + Lomb
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Bristol Myers Squibb (Full-time · 5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Vice President, IT Enterprise Applications & Platforms
      May 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Lead key technology functions that drive digital enablement and innovation across the enterprise: 1. Global IT Lead for the Global Business Operations Organization: Spearhead digital transformation, Data and AI enablement across Finance, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Investor Relations, and Business Development, aligning technology solutions with business objectives. 2. Leadership of Global Technology Teams: Oversee a global team responsible for designing, building, and managing shared technology capabilities that support critical business functions: • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Manage SAP and Oracle platforms to streamline Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality processes. • Veeva Vault Applications: Enable Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory submissions, Patient Safety, and Quality processes. • Data Platforms: Develop and maintain data engineering, visualization, search and machine learning technology to provide insights and analytics across Research, Drug Development, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Corporate functions. • Corporate and Commercial Websites: Oversee global corporate websites, commercial product sites, and country-specific sites. • Salesforce.com: Implement solutions enabling the patient treatment process within Cell Therapy and REMS processes for the Cardiovascular franchise. • Intelligent Automation: Drive productivity and efficiency through automation and testing services. 3. Leadership of Hyderabad, India Site: Lead the science and technology center in Hyderabad, focused on developing sustainable and innovative solutions across the value chain.

    • Vice President, IT Business Applications
      Nov 2019 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Lead an IT Delivery team focused on building and running business applications across Global Drug Development, Global Product Development and Supply, Commercialization and Enabling Functions

  • Celgene (11 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President, Enterprise IT Delivery and Operations
      Mar 2019 - Nov 2019 · 9 mos

      Lead a team responsible for strategy, implementation, delivery, and support of enterprise solutions and services supporting business processes in Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial and Corporate as well as enterprise IT services including Service Management, Vendor & Contract Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, IT Quality & Compliance, IT SOX, Software Asset Management and PMO

    • Executive Director, IT Planning and Operations
      Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Lead the Office of the CIO focusing on IT Strategy & Planning, Financial Management, Vendor & Contract Management, Workforce Strategy, Merger and Acquisitions, Service Management, Software Asset Management and Program/Project Management

    • Sr Director, IT for Corporate Functions
      Oct 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Lead an IT Business Relationship Management team as a trusted advisor to the Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Corporate Affairs organizations to enable and enhance business operations, shape multiyear technology investment roadmaps and oversee project execution and delivery.

  • Director, IT Business Systems at Pharmion Corporation
    Aug 2004 - Mar 2008 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Led an Applications team driving ERP application implementation and support for all Finance, Distribution and Manufacturing needs, maintain the drug safety and adverse event reporting system, manage the corporate electronic document management solution and ensure Sarbanes Oxley 404 Compliance

  • Consultant at GBSynergy
    2001 - 2004 · 3 yrs