John Burns

Associate Director, Interactive Response Technology at BMS

Speaker

John Burns is an Associate Director of Interactive Response Technology (IRT/RTSM) at Bristol Myers Squibb, bringing more than 20 years of hands‑on experience across both sponsors and IRT vendors. He leads global IRT teams supporting complex clinical trial portfolios, with expertise in randomization, trial supply management, system configuration, vendor oversight, and lifecycle governance. John has led enterprise IRT standards, driven process optimization initiatives, and partnered closely with clinical, statistical, and supply chain stakeholders to deliver reliable, inspection‑ready RTSM solutions. He is a recognized subject matter expert in IRT requirements definition, deployment, and operational excellence.