Sandra Leung - Bristol Myers Squibb

Sandy Leung serves as the executive vice president and general counsel at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she leads the worldwide Law Department, overseeing areas such as intellectual property, commercial and regulatory law, litigation, corporate governance, and transactions including licensing, acquisitions and divestitures. Her responsibilities also encompass Compliance & Ethics, Corporate Security and Corporate Philanthropy.

“The accelerating pace of science, governmental policies and regulations and overall global complexity across our industry requires us to be even more agile than ever,” says Sandy. “Our legal team brings strategic value across all aspects of our business through practical and sound counsel that guide our company in its mission to help patients.”

Sandy joined Bristol Myers Squibb in 1992 as a staff attorney in the litigation department. In 1996, she became assistant counsel and one year later was named associate counsel. In 1999, Sandy was appointed to the position of counsel and corporate secretary. In 2006, she was appointed acting general counsel and in 2007 was named general counsel. In 2014, Sandy was named executive vice president.

Prior to joining the company, Sandy was a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

“My advice to those aspiring to management positions is to be good at what you do. You have to be willing to do the hard work and bring excellent judgment and expertise to the table. Most important, you must have great personal integrity and be someone people can trust. If people trust you, they will feel comfortable seeking your advice. Also, be respectful of people, not just your superiors but everyone.”

Sandy earned her law degree from Boston College of Law and her bachelor’s degree from Tufts University.

Updated: January 2025