Chris

Region Director of Sales-Extended Care
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Work experience

  • Region Director of Sales-Extended Care

    Cardinal Health
    2019.07-Current(7 years)
    (6 years 4 months) 4 years 1 month
  • Area Vice President of Sales-Extended Care

    Smith & Nephew
    2016.10-2019.01(2 years)
    (2 years 4 months)
  • District Sales Manager

    Artesa Labs
    2015.01-2016.09(2 years)
    (1 year 9 months)
  • District Sales Manager

    Artesa Labs
    2013.08-2015.01(a year)
    (1 year 6 months) Managed 8 sales representatives in Dermatology offices throughout the Northeast Region (CT, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA). Led, coached and motivated a team of sales representatives to sell Riax Foam, Sel Rx, Utopic and Vytone.
  • Regional Business Director

    Ipsen
    2008.10-2013.06(5 years)
    (4 years 9 months) Managed 8 sales representatives in Neurology and Physiatry offices and hospitals throughout the Northeast (CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY OH, PA RIand VT). Led, coached and motivated a team of sales representatives to sell Dysport, a botulinum toxin A and Apokyn, a self injectable Parkinson’s Disease medication. Achievements: •Won “Circle of Excellence” Award four consecutive years (2008-2011) •In 2010, led all regions in Dysport vials sold during launch year, while maintaining #1 position in Apokyn sales •Managed 6 Circle of Excellence Winners, including the #1 CSS in 2009, 2010 and 2011 •In 2009, selected by Sr. VP of Sales to provide insights from the field to Neurology TAG committee. Position required frequent travel to home office and participated in strategic and tactical planning for Neurology franchise with colleagues from Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal and Managed Care •Consistently met with Senior Management to discuss critical business topics, such as: sales incentive plans, plans of action, field trip reports and hiring process
  • Regional Sales Manager

    Vernalis
    2005.10-2008.09(3 years)
    Managed 9 sales representatives in Neurology offices and hospitals throughout the Northeast (CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RIand VT). One of four managers responsible for hiring and training a start up US Neurology specialty sales force of 35 sales representatives. Instrumental in building the infrastructure of Vernalis by helping VP of Operations to recruit MYLAN Bertek managers and sales representatives to relaunch Apokyn. Achievements: •Won “Circle of Excellence” Award in 2007 •Led all regions in increasing Apokyn cartridge orders by 27% in 2007 •Consistently met with Senior Management to discuss critical business topics, such as: sales incentive plans, plans of action, field trip reports and hiring process •Field trip report selected by VP of Sales as a model on how to evaluate and coach sales representatives •Selected by VP of Sales to mentor new West Coast Regional Sales Manager
  • Regional Sales Manager

    Mylan Bertek Pharmaceuticals
    1999.04-2005.09(6 years)
    8 years 5 months (6 years 6 months) Managed 9 sales representatives, 5-Primary Care/Dermatology and 4- Neurology throughout New England. Conducted field visits, regional meetings, performance evaluations, conference calls and training workshops with sales representatives. Achievements: •Ranked 2nd in Northern Division for Apokyn-new product launch of a Parkinson’s subcutaneous injection medication in 2005 •District ranked 5th out of 20 regions in 2001-2002 •Managed 12 President’s Club, 3 Chairman’s Club and Rookie of the Year winners •Selected by my peers to represent the Northern Division at first annual Field Sales Management Advisory Council in 2002 •Selected by Divisional Director of Sales to work with Sales Operations to provide input on compensation plans
  • Product Manager

    Mylan Bertek Pharmaceuticals
    1997.05-1999.03(2 years)
    (1 year 11 months) Assisted in development of marketing plans for cardiovascular, dermatology, antibiotic and burn care products. Worked directly with advertising agencies and other vendors to develop sales aids, direct mail pieces and premiums. Achievements: •Part of a marketing team that launched six products: Zagam, Clorpres, Kristalose, Mentax, Avita and Sulfamylon Solution •Assisted in developing, preparing and presenting products’ plans of action to upper management •Conducted training classes on topics including plans of action and PDMA guidelines •Assisted in developing and implementing sample distribution program •Promoted to Product Manager of Cardiovascular products in October 1998
  • Sales Representative

    Dow Hickam Pharmaceuticals
    1992.12-1997.04(4 years)
    (4 years 5 months) Sold specialty burn and wound care products in hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies throughout Western New York. Presented in- service educational programs to physicians and nurses; resulting in increased usage of products. Developed relationships and stocked products with local wholesalers, surgical suppliers and specialty pharmacies. Developed relationships with hospital P&T committee members and successfully positioned products on hospital formularies. Achievements: •Won “Inner Circle” Award in 1994 and 1996 (top award-top 10% of sales forceis recognized) •Member of President’s Advisory Board, 1994 and 1996 •Winner of product launch sales contest, 1994 •National Field Sales Trainer and Corporate Classroom Trainer, 1994-1997 •Promoted to home office position, Associate Product Manager, May 1997

Educational experience

  • State University of New York College at Geneseo

    Management Science
    1985.01-1989.01(4 years)
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