Erin Gowdy
Chico,CA
Summary
Accomplished specialty pharmaceutical sales professional with 18 years of experience across CNS, psychiatry, neurology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular, diabetes, and addiction medicine. Expertise in establishing trust-based provider relationships to facilitate the adoption of innovative treatment modalities. Developed compliant treatment programs, navigated reimbursement pathways, and collaborated with treatment centers and cross-functional teams to enhance access to novel therapies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Account Manager
Axsome Therapeutics
Chico, California
04.2026 - Current
- Launched Auvelity a novel NMDA receptor antagonist for MDD and ADA, to psychiatrists, neurologists, and primary care physicians within a competitive CNS/behavioral health territory, expanding treatment options.
- Executed territory launch strategy by identifying high-value targets and establishing key specialist relationships across psychiatry, neurology, and primary care, enhancing market penetration by leveraging resources and increasing writers from 91 to 124 in one quarter.
- Deliver scientifically accurate, compliant disease state and product education on disease states and Auvelity's differentiated mechanism of action to build clinical confidence and support appropriate patient selection.
- Navigated prior authorization, medical and pharmacy benefit reimbursement, and managed care processes to remove access barriers, facilitating patient access at the point of prescribing.
- Apply a consultative, relationship based sales approach to partner with specialty offices and integrate Auvelity into psychiatric treatment protocols.
Executive Account Manager
Elevate Toxicology
Denver, Colorado
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Led strategic territory expansion for a specialty diagnostic service operating in a reimbursement driven healthcare environment, achieving 20% year-over-year growth.
- Partnered with physicians, behavioral health counselors, and office staff to optimize reimbursement workflows, site-level operations, and patient access.
- Drove new account acquisition while strengthening long-term consultative partnerships across highly regulated clinical settings.
- Managed complex payer considerations and coordinated care relationships requiring close attention to compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Senior Account Manager
Medtronic Advanced Energy
CO & WY, USA
05.2014 - 12.2021
- Directed strategic sales of advanced surgical technologies across a $2.8M multi-state territory, engaging high-acuity specialists including neurology and spine surgeons.
- Engaged C-suite, supply chain, value analysis committees, and clinical leadership to secure approvals and expand access for new procedures and technologies.
- Led site readiness and technology adoption, positioning clinical programs that transformed treatment protocols in complex care delivery models.
- Conducted clinical education and product trials to accelerate provider conversion in competitive, evidence-driven environments.
Territory Manager
Salix Pharmaceuticals
Denver, Colorado
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Promoted specialty GI therapies for ulcerative colitis and chronic GI conditions to gastroenterologists and specialty clinics, increasing awareness and adoption of treatment options.
- Navigated prior authorization and managed care barriers, facilitating therapy initiation and enhancing sustained utilization.
- Elevated territory ranking from #52 to #10 nationally within one fiscal year through strategic targeting and focused execution.
Clinical Liaison Sales Representative
Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals
San Francisco, CA
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Specialized in addiction medicine and opioid-dependence therapy, navigating complex regulatory, compliance, and reimbursement challenges to support effective treatment.
- Partnered with physicians and treatment sites to establish compliant, certified Suboxone programs, including site onboarding, workflow design, scheduling and patient flow considerations, and reimbursement strategy.
- Educated prescribers, pharmacists, and behavioral health counselors on disease-state management and coordinated care treatment protocols.
- Ranked #27 of 176 nationally, #2 in West Zone, and #1 in District while competing against generics; grew territory to 59% market share.
Cardiovascular & Diabetes Sales Specialist
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Chico, CA
02.2004 - 03.2011
- Managed multi-product portfolio to enhance access and treatment options in primary care and specialty settings.
- Championed managed care initiatives, guiding peers on reimbursement and patient-access strategies to improve district performance.
- Reversed a low-access territory through targeted strategies that improved product adoption and market penetration.
- Led training initiatives and established district Journal Club to improve clinical acumen and knowledge sharing among peers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Chico State University
Skills
- CNS & Behavioral Health Sales
- Novel Therapy Launch Execution
- Site of Care & Workflow Optimization
- Prior Authorization & Payer Navigation
- Buy & Bill Strategy
- KOL & Provider Relationship Development
- Value Analysis Committee Engagement
- Cross Functional Collaboration
Selected Achievements
- President's Club — Medtronic (2020): Top 10% out of 135 representatives
- Rolex Winner — Medtronic (2019): More than doubled growth number
- Sustained High Achievement: 105% (FY21), 111% (FY20), 123% (FY19), 101% (FY18)
- Turnaround Specialist: Elevated Salix territory from #52 to #10 nationwide in less than one year
Hobbies and Interests
- Humane Society Volunteer
- Pilates
- Kundalini Yoga
- Reiki Master
Timeline
Specialty Account Manager
Axsome Therapeutics
04.2026 - Current
Executive Account Manager
Elevate Toxicology
09.2024 - 03.2026
Senior Account Manager
Medtronic Advanced Energy
05.2014 - 12.2021
Territory Manager
Salix Pharmaceuticals
09.2013 - 05.2014
Clinical Liaison Sales Representative
Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals
10.2011 - 09.2013
Cardiovascular & Diabetes Sales Specialist
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
02.2004 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Chico State University