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Deborah Skelton

Daytona Beach

Summary

Dynamic District Manager with a proven track record at Johnson & Johnson and Novo Nordisk, fostering transformational leadership and collaboration. Spearheaded initiatives that propelled teams to the #1 national ranking, emphasizing adaptability and resilience. Expert in training and curriculum design, driving performance through strategic influence and engagement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
01.2021 - Current
  • Created a winning culture through individual and team ownership and empowerment raising a team from the bottom 10% to the #1 spot in the Nation
  • Raised the Core Standards of Execution to Drive Maximum Performance
  • Inspired individuals to exceed their potential, striving for top accolades and career development
  • Enabled a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness to expand our potential impact across markets
  • Hired and retained top diverse talent maximizing our success

District Manager Diabetes

Novo Nordisk Inc
05.2015 - 12.2020
  • Created a culture of performance and winning through ownership and execution of key imperatives leading to the #1 team performance in the insulin portfolio
  • Empowered a collaborative approach which led to evolved learning and maximum impact within all markets
  • Inspired and motivated individual career development leading to 5 internal promotions
  • Hired and retained top diverse talent with a focus on team dynamics, strengths and opportunities


Regional Field Trainer

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
08.2012 - 05.2015
  • Provide training, curriculum design, coaching and business support for Pennsylvania Region
  • Focus on National New Hire Training, Launch Meeting Readiness, Pharmacovigilance training initiatives
  • Curriculum design support for Health Systems training, HEOR data training, Account Executive Training Standards
  • Training and implementation of multiple new selling models to adapt to market changes
  • Nominated as Top Trainer-East Region out of 60 in 2014

Institutional Sales Executive

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
04.2006 - 08.2012

Elevated diabetes portfolio performance for Hospital, Health System, VA, LTC, DOD Accounts in Ohio Market-Leading to 2 Circle of Excellence Wins

Collaboration among Primary Care, Specialty, Market Access and Home Office Colleagues executing on all key priorities for the product portfolio

Served as District Field Trainer and Local Product Matter Expert and Ecosystem Change Expert in Ohio Market

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Muskingum University
New Concord, Ohio

Executive MBA Program

Ohio University
Athens, OH

MBA - Health Care Management Focus

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04-2011

Skills

  • Transformational Leadership
  • Influence and Engagement
  • Adaptability and Agility
  • Resilience
  • Extreme Communicator and Collaborator
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training and Curriculum Review

Accomplishments

Top National Award Winner in all career positions

#1 Ranking as individual Contributor, Trainer and Leader of Others

SCG pathway participant and graduate

CLX-ELA Advisor 2024 and 2025

Award Recognized College Athlete-National Champion Runner Up-Anne White Strive for Excellence Award-Women's Basketball

Interests

Developmental Disability Advocacy State and National Level

Community Advocacy for the Aging

Special Olympics

Marketing Director 2024-National Sales Network Ohio Chapter

Timeline

District Manager Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
01.2021 - Current

District Manager Diabetes

Novo Nordisk Inc
05.2015 - 12.2020

Regional Field Trainer

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
08.2012 - 05.2015

Institutional Sales Executive

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
04.2006 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Muskingum University

Executive MBA Program

Ohio University

MBA - Health Care Management Focus

University of Phoenix
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