Brian McKenna

Brian McKenna's work experience includes a role as Vice President and Head of Human Resources at BioXcel Therapeutics Inc. since September 2020. Prior to that, they worked at AbbVie, formerly known as Allergan, Actavis, and Forest Labs, as a Human Resources Business Partner from January 2010 to September 2020. At AbbVie, they provided leadership and direction to a team of HR Business Partners supporting the US Commercial Field Sales Organization and Internal Client Groups. Brian also served as a strategic business advisor to senior leaders on various HR initiatives. Before AbbVie, Brian worked at Merck, formerly Schering-Plough, as a Human Resources Business Partner from May 2005 to January 2010. Brian provided HR support to over 1200 employees across different sales forces and collaborated with the executive sales leadership team. Prior to Merck, Brian was a Human Resources Business Partner at Morgan Stanley from September 1998 to May 2005. Brian supported multiple client groups and worked on restructuring processes. Brian started their career at Aerotek as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from September 1995 to September 1998. In this role, they coordinated and managed branch recruitment staff and hired IT contract consultants and full-time consultant staff.

Brian McKenna's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Public Relations from Iona University, and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Resources Development from Manhattanville College. However, specific start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.