Director, Supply Chain Biologics, Bristol Myers Squibb
Edgar Lara is Director of Supply Chain Biologics at BMS with 15 years of experience leading supply chain teams and a total of 20 years supporting manufacturing operations for biotech industry leaders of Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals. Through his career, he has lead the design and implementation of Lean Production Control Systems, has been a Subject Matter Expert for Supply Chain business processes in several ERP implementations and has conducted extended capacity analysis from supplier base through distribution during double digit growth years, identifying initiatives to meet customer and business long term expectations. He has a passion for continuous improvement, team development and matrix collaboration to help biotech companies meet their goal of impacting patients life’s. He holds Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from CETYS University, a Master’s Degree in Quality and Productivity Systems from Tecnologico de Monterrey, is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and has a CPIM certification from APICS.