Noah Briand
Pearland,TX
Summary
Pharmaceutical sales professional with strong track record in driving product adoption and building lasting client relationships. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and effective communication. Known for team collaboration, adaptability, and consistently meeting sales targets. Proficient in leveraging medical knowledge to educate healthcare providers and influence purchasing decisions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Syneos / Eli Lilly
Lake Jackson, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Drove prescription demand and market share growth and brand adoption for Jardiance (SGLT2 inhibitor) and Zepbound (GLP-1/GIP agonist) working high-opportunity, competitive territory Lake Jackson, TX.
- Built and sustained strategic relationships with high-prescribing endocrinologists, Nephrologist, PCPs, and key opinion leaders to influence evidence-based treatment decisions.
- Executed data-driven territory business plans aligned with brand strategy, payer access, and formulary positioning to maximize product adoption and utilization.
- Delivered clinical, on-label product messaging supported by outcomes data, guidelines, and real-world evidence following regulatory standards.
- Identified and capitalized on growth opportunities by analyzing prescribing trends, competitive landscape, and account-level insights.
- Partnered with healthcare providers to overcome access, reimbursement, and adherence barriers, improving patient starts and therapy persistence.
- Utilized CRM tools to plan calls, track activity, manage account segmentation, and optimize call effectiveness.
- Consistently met or exceeded sales objectives and KPIs, contributing to sustained territory performance.
- Demonstrated strong objection handling, closing skills, and value-based selling in competitive diabetes and obesity markets.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, managed markets, and leadership to support product launches and promotional initiatives.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify new opportunities and inform sales strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare professionals to effectively promote pharmaceutical products.
Owner/Operator
Friendswood Handy-Man Service
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient service delivery.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and customer service techniques.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility and attract new clientele.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Implemented effective financial management practices, improving cash flow and profitability.
- Developed a successful residential service business leveraging self-funded marketing and cultivating strong word-of-mouth referrals.
- Transformed a solo operation into a robust team of 10+, successfully generating profits surpassing $70k in just four months.
Business Operations Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported the section Chief and faculty leadership within the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine by managing complex calendars, meeting coordination, and high-priority scheduling in face-paced academic medical center.
- Served as a key liaison between pulmonologists, critical care physicians, sleep specialist, administrators, and external partners, strengthening communication and operational alignment-directly transferable to HCP engagement and account management.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times for 15 providers.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to facilitate project alignment and resource allocation.
- Prepared, processed, and tracked PO's, supply request, and vendor documentation, ensuring accuracy, timelines, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Managed expense reimbursement and financial reporting for the Section Chief and faculty using Concur, maintaining strict adherence to compliance, auditing, and documentation requirements.
Business Development Manager
Psymed Health INC
Houston, TX
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Led business development initiatives for pre surgical mental health and Citroen evaluations, driving 30-40+ incremental referrals per month through targeted outreach and relationship building.
- Built and expanded relationships with 25+ bariatric surgical centers every online fiscal, significantly increasing national footprint and market penetration.
- Designed and executed strategic marketing and outreach campaigns to increase brand awareness, referral volume, and long-term partnership.
- Served as primary point of contact for patients services across 40+ states, managing EMR workflows, scheduling, insurance verification, and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Partnered with surgeons, administrators, and office staff to improve referral workflows, align care protocols, and improve patient experience - mirroring account management and HCP collaboration.
- Facilitated insurance education and access navigation for patients, addressing eligibility, benefits, and clearance requirements - experience directly transferable to payer and reimbursement discussions.
- Analyzed and presented performance metrics, referral trends, and operational data to senior leadership to support growth strategy and market expansion decisions.
- Represented the organization at national conferences and industry trade shows, generating qualified leads, securing new contracts, and expanding professional networks.
- Coordinated real-time physician scheduling and multi-state operations, adapting workflows to support provider availability and ensure service continuity across time zones.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance service offerings and drive revenue growth.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and competitive trends.
Field Service Technician
Total Pump Solutions
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed all aspects of on-site equipment installations and service repairs within a multi-city Texas territory, showcasing expertise and independent decision-making.
- Facilitated hands-on troubleshooting, system optimization, and safety training for end users to enhance product utilization and ensure long-term performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and account retention through proactive issue diagnosis, service resolution, and follow-up on performance.
- Maintained detailed documentation of service activities and follow-ups to ensure seamless communication and service continuity.
- Streamlined service scheduling and logistics processes in collaboration with internal teams to enhance operational efficiency and reduce customer downtime.
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical issues in field equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on pumps and related systems to enhance reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration & Management
University of Houston – Clear Lake
Webster, TX01-2021
Skills
- Sales and marketing in pharmaceuticals
- Metabolic disease insights
- Healthcare professional relationship management
- Account management expertise
- Prescription growth strategies
- Clinical & On-Label Product Messaging
- Objection Handling & Value-Based Selling
- Business Planning & Call Execution
- CRM Utilization & Data-Driven Targeting
- Competitive & Market Landscape Analysis
- Sales strategies
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Syneos / Eli Lilly
07.2024 - Current
Business Operations Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
10.2023 - 07.2024
Owner/Operator
Friendswood Handy-Man Service
03.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
Psymed Health INC
05.2022 - 10.2023
Field Service Technician
Total Pump Solutions
02.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration & Management
University of Houston – Clear Lake
Awards
2024 Syneos Health Rising Star of the year., 2025 MVP of the Houston district.