Results-driven Senior Retina Territory Business Manager with a strong background in ophthalmology and biopharmaceutical sales. Achieved President's Club recognition for sales performance and contributed to impactful product launches and clinical education initiatives. Cultivated key account relationships and fostered collaboration to enhance market presence and drive team success.
Work History
Senior Retina Territory Business Manager
4 Years 2 Months
Apellis Pharmaceuticals | 08.2022 - Current
President's Club ranked #5 2023, President's Club ranked #2 2024
Launched first intravitreal injection treatment for GA secondary to Dry AMD
Developed and maintained deep understanding of key accounts, retina physicians, ophthalmic staff, and administrators to strengthen relationships and improve account engagement.
Built and maintained proficiency in GA disease state, patient experiences, clinic operations, and Buy & Bill processes to enhance account management effectiveness.
Conducted training sessions on geographic atrophy disease state to improve team knowledge of treatment protocols., Dry AMD disease state education
Shared knowledge and expertise with team and manager, fostering collaborative environment to achieve team objectives.
Successfully launched new products into the market, effectively educating clients about their benefits and features.
Surgical Device Specialist
1 Year 2 Months
Genentech | 06.2021 - 08.2022
Launched Retina Pharmaceutical/surgical device in competitive marketplace, increasing brand visibility.
Delivered surgical device training to retina surgeons, resulting in increased clinical demand.
Developed and nurtured relationships within territory and accounts, contributing to sustained business growth.
Built and maintained strong relationships within territory and accounts, driving ongoing business success.
Ophthalmic Account Manager
3 Years 10 Months
SUN Pharma/Ophthalmic | 08.2017 - 06.2021
Achieved ranking of 5th nationally in 2018 by exceeding sales plan by 140%.
Enhanced physician awareness of SUN ophthalmic products and their clinical data, safety, and efficacy through targeted outreach.
Delivered education to ophthalmologists, optometrists, and staff on therapeutic disease-state information and SUN ophthalmic products to improve patient care.
Managed territory, achieving rank #21 out of 120 representatives by strategically developing relationships with key accounts.
Surgical/Clinical Account Manager-Ophthalmology
3 Years 2 Months
Bausch + Lomb Surgical | 06.2014 - 08.2017
Presented and sold retina and cataract OR capital equipment, IOLs, and surgical device products, enhancing adoption among healthcare professionals.
Provided in-services and device demonstrations, offering surgical support to OR staff and surgeons throughout all phases of surgical procedures.
Collaborated with territory managers and regional business director to achieve territory sales goals and objectives.
Maintained and updated territory accounts, providing clinical education and training to surgeons, nurses, and technicians in surgical centers and hospitals.
Clinical Education Consultant-GI
10 Months
Medtronic | 07.2013 - 05.2014
Coordinated and conducted product in-services and customer training, improving procedural knowledge in GI offices and hospitals.
Delivered clinical education, increasing customer proficiency and understanding of Medtronic GI product line.
Recognized as top region in 2013 for outstanding performance.
Assisted retina, cataract, and glaucoma surgeons as RN circulator during surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Prepared and set up operating room, administered medications, monitored anesthesia, and managed OR operations to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
Managed patient care from admission to discharge, tailored interventions to meet individual needs, and facilitated recovery processes.
Coordinate and manage nursing tasks and interventions among surgical team based on patient needs.
Managed nursing activities and interventions with surgical team to ensure patient-centered care.
Bountiful, UT
Ophthalmic Technician/Scrub Technician
14 Years 4 Months
Utah Eye Centers | 09.1996 - 01.2011
Supported surgical teams by preparing instruments and assisting during cataract, glaucoma, and retina procedures.
Organized surgical tables and prepared instruments for surgeries, improving efficiency and safety in operating room.
Coordinated cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgical procedures, ensuring seamless operation and patient care.
Prepared patients for ophthalmic examinations in fast-paced ophthalmology, retina, and optometry office, ensuring comfort and readiness for procedures.
Performed visual acuity tests and OCT imaging to assist in patient diagnosis.
Conducted patient assessments and provided education, enhancing understanding of procedures and overall patient experience.
Ogden
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University | Ogden, UT | 01.2012
GPA: GPA 3.7
Skills
Product launch
Market access strategy
Key account management
Territory management
Market analysis
Customer relationship management
Clinical education
Strategic planning
Sales team collaboration
Collaborative teamwork
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
President's Club Rank #5, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, 2023
President's Club Rank #2, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, 2024
Area Business Manager- North PA territory at EMD Serono/ Merck KGaA Darmstadt GermanyArea Business Manager- North PA territory at EMD Serono/ Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany