‘A History of People with a Purpose’
When BPM Associates was established back in July 2013, Founder Jeremy Opperman had a vision to accelerate the rate of impact on the life sciences industry through intentional relationship building and exceptional client service.
That vision was largely shaped by Opperman’s godfather, Michael Kredovski (Iron Mike to his friends), who ran a successful small business in the biomedical industry for over four decades in the late 20th century.
Kredovski’s company was known as Biomedical Associates (BMA), which inspired Opperman’s company name of BPM Associates (BPMA).
Today, BPM Associates maintains its tradition of putting people first through focused discipline and a passion for service to a greater cause.
BPM’s highly skilled leaders leverage empathy, persistence, and operational excellence to deliver results that resonate – for its clients and its communities.
Milestones
2013: Opperman leaves corporate America to start BPM Associates
2014: BPM hires its first employee
2016: Steve Vinson joins the company and BPM expands at a major pharmaceutical client
2018: The Life Science Effect (TLSE) podcast is launched to inspire, equip, and empower the next generation of life science experts
2019: BPM holds its Vision 2020 meeting at a start-up incubator in downtown Indianapolis and maps out its vision for the next three years
2022: After accomplishing Vision 2020, BPM begins work on on the next Strategic Plan, establishes its Core Purpose, and embarks on its diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) journey with a concrete strategy
2023: BPM celebrates ten years of adding exceptional value for clients and employees as a mature leadership organization, with double digit growth in staff and revenue, and a strong profit margin.
Vision
Our Core Purpose
We believe in the power of extraordinary people working together in a great environment to accomplish important and lasting change.
Mission
oUR mAIN objective
Build a value adding company through focused discipline in alignment with our Core Purpose and Core Values, thereby creating value for our colleagues, our clients, and our community.
Values
People First – Everything we do starts with how it impacts people. Whether it’s our colleagues, our clients, or our community, we place our people over profit.
Relationships Matter – People drive our purpose – from our clients to our employees and community affiliates, we deliver exceptional client services because every interaction with our stakeholders is met with empathy, respect, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
Service to a Greater Cause – The changes we seek to make are important and lasting. We create a better world by giving our best to each project. We do this not for short term, personal gain, or prestige, but to make a noticeable difference.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging – We believe everyone should feel welcome and included at work and in their community. When we treat each other with dignity, respect, and understanding, we can all be truly extraordinary.