DANIEL COLÓN, JR.
MANALAPAN,US
Summary
Dynamic Pharmaceutical Sales Professional with over 20 years of experience in specialty and primary care sectors, recognized for excellence in strategic territory management and successful product launches. Proven ability to revitalize underperforming territories, earning national awards that highlight strong leadership and business acumen. Expertise in mentorship, market development, and cross-functional collaboration consistently enhances team performance while driving significant sales growth. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge and innovative strategies to achieve outstanding results in competitive markets.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuroscience Specialist (Overlay)
Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals
02.2019 - 10.2025
- Promoted Rexulti, for adjunctive treatment of MDD in Pennsylvania.
- Promoted Nuedexta for PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) in the Princeton, NJ territory.
- Developed and grew three territories, contributing to team’s National Sales Team of the Year (2020).
- Revitalized underperforming territories, achieving top-third performance and enhancing overall team sales metrics.
- Demonstrated a proactive approach to team collaboration, contributing to a positive sales environment and shared success.
- Led 18 virtual speaker programs during quarantine (national leader).
- Gained access to key IDNs including RWJ Barnabas and Hackensack Meridian.
Key Account Manager
Theratechnologies
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Promoted Trogarzo (MDR HIV-1) and Egrifta in NYC.
- Educated HIV specialists on innovative treatments for resistant HIV and lipodystrophy.
Territory Sales Manager
Aralez Pharmaceuticals
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Among original launch team for Fibricor, Yosprala, and Zontivity.
- Gained 34 new prescribers, winning Q4 New Writers Contest.
- President’s Club Winner (2017).
Clinical Liaison
Indivior PLC
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Educated healthcare providers on opioid addiction, enhancing their understanding and increasing patient referrals for Suboxone treatment.
Specialty Senior Sales Professional
Sanofi-Aventis US
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Launched and drove sales initiatives for Multaq, achieving 112.9% of regional goals and enhancing market penetration among cardiologists.
Cardiovascular Account Manager
Cardiovascular Therapeutics (Gilead Subsidiary)
01.2008 - 04.2009
- Promoted Ranexa in hospital, clinic, and office settings.
- “CAM of the Year” Northeast Region, Leadership Excellence Award Q1–Q3.
Therapeutic Specialist
Gilead Sciences
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Launched Letairis for PAH.
- Ranked 16th of 85 Therapeutic Specialists.
District Sales Manager / Senior Cardiovascular Specialist
Kos Pharmaceuticals
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Managed team of 8 TMs across NJ & Staten Island.
- Top 5 team nationally, numerous individual sales awards.
- Completed Territory Manager Development III Program.
- Advicor 700 Club, Elite Medallion Winner, Azmacort Achievers.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Marketing
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Greenvale, NYSkills
- Strategic Territory Management (Experienced)
- Sales Leadership (Experienced)
- Product Launches (Expert),
- Peer Coaching (Experienced)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Achievements
- Inaugural President’s Club Winner (2017)
- Avanir Values Award (2020), Q3 Spotlight Award (2021)
- Completed Avanir’s LEAD (KornFerry) Executive Leadership Program (2022)
- ReadyNow Trusted Advisor (2023-2025)
Timeline
Neuroscience Specialist (Overlay)
Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals
02.2019 - 10.2025
Key Account Manager
Theratechnologies
06.2018 - 02.2019
Territory Sales Manager
Aralez Pharmaceuticals
04.2016 - 05.2018
Clinical Liaison
Indivior PLC
08.2013 - 03.2016
Specialty Senior Sales Professional
Sanofi-Aventis US
06.2009 - 08.2013
Cardiovascular Account Manager
Cardiovascular Therapeutics (Gilead Subsidiary)
01.2008 - 04.2009
Therapeutic Specialist
Gilead Sciences
01.2007 - 01.2008
District Sales Manager / Senior Cardiovascular Specialist
Kos Pharmaceuticals
01.2002 - 01.2007
B.S. - Business Administration, Marketing
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus