Jillene R. Stansbury
Temecula,CA
Summary
Results-driven Hematology & Oncology sales professional with 17+ years of pharmaceutical and diagnostic experience in highly competitive markets. Proven record of launch excellence, territory growth, and top national rankings. Trusted partner to academic and community oncology practices with deep expertise in hematologic malignancies, lung cancer, and infusion-based therapies. Recognized leader known for driving performance, building strategic relationships, and mentoring high performing teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager- Hematology
GERON
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Successfully launched imetelstat, a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor for MDS patients
- Drove infusion buy-and-bill adoption across key community and academic accounts
- Established strong partnerships with Loma Linda University Medical Center, UCI Health, and City of Hope
- Activated and developed new accounts during the first year of launch
- Launch of Rytelo(Imetelstat)
- Key Achievements
- Activated 24 accounts, outperforming the national average
- Ranked #10 of 60 nationally YTD for goal attainment
- Regional growth contest winner (Q1)
- Appointed Commercial Council Member, representing the West (2025)
- Selected member of Commercial Data Team
- 5.8 million Gross Sales launch to date
Senior Executive Oncology Account Specialist
ASTRAZENECA- Oncology Division
08.2017 - 04.2024
- Promoted to senior executive role based on sustained performance and leadership
- Educated oncologists and healthcare teams on Tagrisso and Imfinzi across multiple lung cancer indications
- Served as Diagnostic Champion supporting district-wide education initiatives
- Collaborated cross-functionally on marketing strategy and launch execution
- Lung Cancer Portfolio
- Key Achievements
- #1 ranked territory nationwide for Tagrisso & Imfinzi growth- Circle of Excellence Winner (2019)
- MVP- District (2020)
- Promoted to Sr. Executive Oncology Account Specialist (May 2021)
- Winner of new patient start contest- Top 20 growth territory out of 135 (2023)
- Increased territory sales 500% for Tagrisso and 400% for Imfinzi (2017-2024)
- STAT Champion member (2022)
- Leadership Council Member (2022)
- Marketing FIT Team Member- metastatic lung indication (2023-2024)
Hematology Diagnostic Sales Consultant
GENOPTIX MEDICAL LABORATORY (A Novartis Company)
09.2008 - 04.2017
- Delivered advanced hematopathology and molecular diagnostic solutions to oncology practices
- Led educational programs including bone marrow procedure trainings and software implementations
- Partnered closely with Genoptix MD staff to support complex case discussions
- Built deep technical expertise through ongoing disease-state and technology training
- Mentored and coached new hires in the field to support onboarding
- Key Achievements
- Promoted to Sr. Diagnostic Sales Consultant (2017)
- MVP- District (2014)
- Appointed Team Representative for the West Region (2013, 2015, 2017)
- Promoted to Diagnostic Sales Consultant (2012)
- Ranked #1 Nationally for new ordering physicians (2011)
- Promoted to Sr. Account Manager (2010)
- President’s Club Winner (2009)- ranked #2 nationwide
- Completed Miller Heiman Strategic Selling Training
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IllinoisSkills
- Client relationship building
- Business development
- Key account management
- Data-driven decision making
- Sales quota achievement
- Territory management
Timeline
Key Account Manager- Hematology
GERON
04.2024 - 12.2025
Senior Executive Oncology Account Specialist
ASTRAZENECA- Oncology Division
08.2017 - 04.2024
Hematology Diagnostic Sales Consultant
GENOPTIX MEDICAL LABORATORY (A Novartis Company)
09.2008 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Northern Illinois University