Meet our 2021 Employee Champions. We recognize individuals who strive to advance science and support innovation so that patients around the world can get the medicines and treatments they need. This year’s recipients have demonstrated commitment and resiliency that goes above and beyond expectations.

Michele Schmidt, RN

Executive Director, Global Project Leadership | Celgene

(Celgene Corporation) As a “Celgene Ambassador,” Michele has been a tremendous partner to the Government Relations teams in helping them understand and communicate Celgene’s clinical trials footprint to legislators across the United States. She helped create the first Celgene State Fact Sheets to demonstrate Celgene’s presence in states across the country – an important tool

Adam Taliaferro

Associate Director, State Strategy & Policy | Bristol-Myers Squibb

(Bristol-Myers Squibb) After his workday is over, Adam not only represents his hometown in the New Jersey state legislature, he is also an advocate for patients and the health care industry through his foundation. The Adam Taliaferro Foundation provides emotional, financial and educational support to individuals who suffer catastrophic head or spinal injuries and supports