Michele M. Comisky
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Results-driven Medical Device & Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Leader with over 20 years of experience in territory growth, innovative therapy launches, and account development. Proven track record of partnering with healthcare professionals and organizations, leading successful product introductions, and achieving top performance in national rankings.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
Inspire Medical Systems
Huntsville, AL
01.2026 - Current
- Present in OR for implantation and testing of device, as well as management of patient device comfort, stimulation levels at sleep clinics, and training of providers
- Promoting Inspire Obstructive Sleep Apnea Device
- Q1 2026 154% to quota; #5 Nation as of 6/11/26
- Q3 2025 112 % to quota; $1,026, 525 closed rev
- Q4 2025 130% to quota
- Q3 117% PET (Patients Expecting Therapy) Goal
- Opened Crestwood Hospital System, Huntsville, AL
Territory Manager
Genentech
, Alabama & Florida panhandle
08.2021 - 03.2025
- Promoting Susvimo surgical port delivery system & Vabysmo (anti-veg F injection) to Retina Specialists
- 122.4% to quota, 3 in Nation 2024
- 124% March 2024; 118% Feb 2024 quota attainment
- 156% quota 2nd half year (86% growth- largest growth in Nation)
- 123% to quota Dec 2023
- Veeva/NBA (Next Best Actions) District Pilot Lead 2023
- #1 out of 13 Territories in Genentech Retina Sales as of April 29, 2022
Specialty Sales Executive
Allergan
Birmingham, AL
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Current Rank week ending May 14, 2021 (110.08% WPA) #3/93 overall (#1 Alphagan P.1%, #17 Lumigan, #20 Restasis)
- Highest number of new Restasis prescribers for Region April, January 2021
- Second highest Combigan NMOT 6 week growth in Region Jan 2021, Oct 2020
- Grow glaucoma & dry eye market within Ophthalmology/Optometry for products promoted (Lumigan, Combigan, Alphagan P.1% & Restasis)
- Developed partnerships within high volume multi-specialty practices (Retina/Cornea/Glaucoma)
- Partner with Allergan MSLs, Managed Care Team, Ozurdex/Xen/Durysta Product Managers
- Educated and trained doctors and staff on prior authorization programs and escribing platforms
- Trained and mentored new hires
Medical Device Sales Representative Orthobiologics
Bioventus Global
Huntsville, AL
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Orthopedics, Foot & Ankle Specialists, Rheumatologists & Pain Clinics Exogen Bone Stimulator & Durolane, Gelsyn, and Supartz knee injections
- Surpassed Supartz knee injection quota first month in field 116% Sept 2019
- Highest number of Exogen orders in the door Nov 2019
Senior Sales Executive Specialty Eye
Allergan
Morristown, NJ
05.2013 - 06.2019
- Presidents Club 2014
- Leadership Council (Top 20%) 2019, 2018, 2015
- Launched True Tear (first neuro stimulator for dry eye) 'buy and bill' (Top 30% post launch).
- Grow glaucoma & dry eye market within Ophthalmology/Optometry promoted (True Tear, Restasis, Lumigan, Combigan, Alphagan P.1%)
- Developed partnerships with multi-specialty practices (Retina, Cornea, Glaucoma) to enhance collaborative opportunities and drive product adoption.
- Coordinated business development planning with office staff to increase True Tear sales through effective buy & bill strategies.
- Received Award of Excellence for outstanding performance in sales and client service.
- Long-Term Incentive Award (stock options) March 2019
- Partner with the Allergan MSLs, Managed Care Team, and Product Managers
- #3 In North Region for Restasis MDPF prescriptions post launch
- Educated and trained doctors and staff on prior authorization programs and prescribing platforms.
- ELDP Emerging Leadership Development Training
Specialty Field Sales Representative
Upsher-Smith Laboratories
Union, NJ
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Presidents Club 2012 (#2 in Nation)
- #1 rep in the nation to exceed quota on all four core products Divigel, Trianex, Nexa, B-Nexa, & Provella
- Exceeded Quota on all three core products Q2 2012
- #7 in the nation (6 products/2 specialties) after 11 months in territory
- #3 in the nation post-launch of Trianex
- Increased Nexa Select share by 64% first 3 months in territory
- Piloted Managed Care Liaison Program for Northeast district
- #5 B-Nexa post-launch in the nation
Field Sales Representative
Abbott Laboratories
Charlotte, NC
11.2007 - 07.2011
- Promoted Cardiovascular & Metabolic products (Niaspan, Simcor, Advicor, Trilipix, Tricor, & Synthroid) while calling on Cardiologists, Lipidologists, Endocrinologists, and Internists
- "MVP of District" for Leadership, Innovation, Teamwork and Collaboration 2011
- #7 in Region Overall Standings 2010
- #1 representative in Region for Incentive Compensation Plan Q3 2010
- Moved in to top 15% of sales force in first 9 months in the field
- Top 10% Simcor sales representative post launch
- Implemented region-wide Journal Club for Disease State Awareness studies
- Selected to Region Fibrate Strategy by Regional Manager
- Guest trainer at National Sales Meeting
- Region SPIFF Award for portfolio growth
Product Sales & Training Specialist, North & South Carolina
Montgomery Insurance
Charlotte, NC
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Develop and maintain new and renewal business opportunities through sales calls on potential and existing agents in the North & South Carolina Territory
- Bravo Award for roll-out of Interactive Rating System
- Launched, trained and sold both new and existing Commercial & Personal Lines products
- Measured and evaluated promotional activity, territory trends, sales performance/product strategies
- Trained internal staff on products and field selling techniques
- Nominated for Top 10% award in 2005 & 2006
- Employee Advisory Council
Sales Training & Agency Automation Specialist
The Hartford
Charlotte, NC
12.2003 - 02.2005
- Responsible for training and selling to 230+ Commercial & Personal Lines Agents in North & South Carolina while also writing profitable business and growing market share
- Launched and trained on systems across all segments (Personal, Commercial and Middle Market)
- Tracked and implemented territory business plans to raise profitability of territory
- Facilitated internal and external training courses
Sales Underwriter
The Hartford
Charlotte, NC
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Piloted Lead Select Customer Hartford Partner Program to drive new business acquisition
- Underwrote new and renewal small commercial business for North Carolina commercial lines
- Developed comprehensive Renewal Underwriter Training Manual to facilitate onboarding of new trainees
- Received three recognitions for exceptional customer service quality
- President of Hartford Charlotte Business Center Committee 2003
Education
B.A. - Speech & Communications, Marketing
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina01-2000
Skills
- Territory management
- Sales strategy
- Quota achievement
- Revenue generation
- Lead prospecting
- Product and service sales
- Market analysis
- Channel development
- Customer relationship management
- Territory expansion
- Business growth
- Sales training
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptability to change
- Relationship building
Certification
- Certified Power Yoga Instructor
- Certification for National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training
Awards
- Presidents Club 2x
- Leadership Council (Top 20%) 6x
- Award of Excellence
- External Impact Award
- 'Southern Grit' Award
- ELDP Emerging Leadership Development Training
- I Care Award 2x
- Best Team Award 3x recipient
- MVP of District Leadership
- Innovation, Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Territory Manager
Inspire Medical Systems
01.2026 - Current
Territory Manager
Genentech
08.2021 - 03.2025
Specialty Sales Executive
Allergan
12.2019 - 08.2021
Medical Device Sales Representative Orthobiologics
Bioventus Global
07.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Sales Executive Specialty Eye
Allergan
05.2013 - 06.2019
Specialty Field Sales Representative
Upsher-Smith Laboratories
07.2011 - 05.2013
Field Sales Representative
Abbott Laboratories
11.2007 - 07.2011
Product Sales & Training Specialist, North & South Carolina
Montgomery Insurance
02.2005 - 11.2007
Sales Training & Agency Automation Specialist
The Hartford
12.2003 - 02.2005
Sales Underwriter
The Hartford
01.2001 - 12.2003
B.A. - Speech & Communications, Marketing
Clemson University