AMBER M. COSBY

I recently relocated to the United States from South Africa, where I built a successful 18-year career in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry. As the spouse of a U.S. citizen, I’m excited to bring my global perspective and proven commercial leadership to the U.S. healthcare market—eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a new environment.

I am a dynamic pharmaceutical sales and leadership executive with deep expertise across cardiovascular, neuroscience, immunology, and reproductive health. Over 12 years at Novartis, I advanced through progressively senior roles, consistently driving revenue growth and leading high-performing teams. Known for strategic agility, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for developing talent, I specialize in data-driven sales strategies, multichannel engagement, and coaching that elevates team performance. I thrive in competitive markets and bring a creative, patient-centered approach to every challenge.

Sales Performance Excellence

• Sales Team of the Year – Entresto (2023): Led team to exceed annual targets by 18% and capture three new major hospital formularies.

• Brand Team of the Year – Cosentyx (2020): Orchestrated strategic initiatives that increased market share by 22% in the competitive immunology space.

• Sales Team of the Year – Cosentyx (2020): Directed team that achieved 135% of annual revenue targets through innovative customer engagement strategies.

• Top Achiever Awards (2015, 2017): Consistently ranked in the top 5% of sales representatives nationally based on performance metrics.

• Salesperson of the Year – Marcus Medical (2008): Generated $1.2M in new business through strategic account development.

Leadership & Innovation

• APMA Excellence Award – 1st Runner-Up (2021): Recognized for pioneering digital engagement strategies that maintained sales momentum during market disruptions.

• Collaboration & Leadership Awards (2017, 2020): Acknowledged for cross-functional leadership that optimized resource utilization and enhanced team performance.

• Excellence Award for Innovation (2019): Developed territory management approach that became a company-wide best practice, improving efficiency by 25%.

• Excellence Award for Growth (2018): Developed and implemented a strategic account planning process that increased key account penetration by 40%.

• Data Analytics Short Course – University of Cape Town (2024)

• Marketing Lead Stretch Assignments – Aimovig (2021–2024), Zykadia (2022)

• APMA Business Franchise Essentials (2019–2020)

• NEXT Leadership Program (2020)

• Women in Leadership – University of Stellenbosch (2019)

• First Line Manager (FLM) Stretch Assignment – Neuroscience (2017–2018)

• Data Analytics Short Course – University of Cape Town (2024)
• Marketing Lead Stretch Assignments – Aimovig (2021–2024), Zykadia (2022)
• APMA Business Franchise Essentials (2019–2020)
• NEXT Leadership Program (2020)
• Women in Leadership – University of Stellenbosch (2019)
• First Line Manager (FLM) Stretch Assignment – Neuroscience (2017–2018)