Heidi Levens

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Director, Patient Safety at Bristol Myers Squibb

Heidi Levens is an accomplished pharmacovigilance leader with over two decades of experience spanning clinical research, safety operations, and country leadership in drug safety. Currently serving as Director of Patient Safety at Bristol Myers Squibb, Heidi has held a range of progressive leadership roles over her 16+ year tenure, including Head of Patient Safety for Canada and Head of Country Pharmacovigilance for Canada and French-speaking Africa.

Her career began in the lab as a research associate with Novartis in Switzerland, before transitioning into pharmacovigilance roles in France and later Canada. Heidi holds a B.Sc. in Life Sciences from The Open University and an M.Sc. in Pharmacovigilance (with Distinction) from the University of Hertfordshire, where she was awarded the PIPA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pharmacovigilance.

Known for her deep expertise, collaborative leadership, and global perspective, Heidi is passionate about advancing patient safety standards and strengthening risk management systems across borders.