Richard is Executive Director and Head of Policy and Government Affairs for Bristol Myers Squibb in Europe. He is an experienced Government Affairs professional with deep knowledge of the healthcare and pharmaceutical policy environment. He leads a team responsible for working with European Union and national policymakers to make the region a world-leading place to invest in life sciences and ensure that European patients can access innovative medicines when they need them.
Richard was previously Head of Market Access and External Affairs in the United Kingdom and Ireland, ensuring that the company's medicines were accessible to patients across the five different health systems of these nations. He has worked for BMS for 12 years, in roles encompassing Government Affairs, Policy, Patient Advocacy and Market Access.
Prior to joining BMS, Richard worked as a public affairs consultant advising a range of healthcare organisations, including the World Hepatitis Alliance, British Health Care Association, Pfizer, Coloplast, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, British Olympic Association and Virgin Care.