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Robert Burkhardt

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Senior sales specialist with extensive experience in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors, consistently achieving top 15% national ranking. Successfully transformed underperforming territories into leading revenue sources through strategic client engagement and relationship building. Recognized for driving growth as a key account manager, leveraging critical thinking and team motivation to exceed sales targets.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager

Harrow
Brooklyn/Staten Island, New York
12.2023 - Current
  • Achieved rank of 10 out of 48 in 2025 performance metrics.
  • Received 2025 Spark Plug Award for exceptional contributions at NSM.
  • Honored with District Team Leader Award for leadership excellence in 2025.
  • Acknowledged by VP of Sales for highest NRX growth in 2025.
  • Recognized by VP of Sales for surpassing all branded competitors in 2025.
  • Ranked 7th as top 10 Klarity C conversion winner in Q1 2025.
  • Earned recognition from ASM for doubling TRX growth performance in 2024.

Senior Territory Manager

Exact Sciences Laboratories
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 10.2023

Managed marketing and sales of colorectal cancer screening tests to physicians in Brooklyn, NY.

  • Achieved 26.5% market share growth in March 2022, earning March Madness Award.
  • Recognized in Q3 2023 for exemplary performance at 122% of quota.
  • Secured team recognition as one of 12 representatives exceeding 100% in Q3 2022 at 112.89%.
  • Received Excel Recognition for teamwork during March Madness results in April 2022.
  • Achieved Cologuard 100% Club status for outstanding performance in 2021.
  • Earned SPIFF for excellence in managing shipments and returns, enhancing operational success in 2021.
  • Served as Northeast Compliance Team Champion for New York City/South Region.

Senior Territory Manager

Pfizer Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
04.2020 - 09.2021

Launched tanezumab for osteoarthritis, though FDA ultimately denied approval.

Managed marketing and sales of diverse product portfolio in Brooklyn, NY.

  • Drove awareness and adoption among primary care physicians, neurologists, and cardiologists.
  • Achieved 25% sales growth for Cologuard in second semester of 2021, enhancing territory performance.
  • Received ACE Award for excellence in purpose blueprint initiatives in August 2021.
  • Honored with ACE Award for implementation of customer-focused selling approach in October 2020.
  • Recognized for commitment to Pfizer's core competencies and collaborative teamwork.
  • Led compliance initiatives in Long Island district, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.

Senior Sales Specialist - Glaucoma

Novartis
Manhattan - Bronx, NY
05.2018 - 11.2019

Managed marketing and sales of glaucoma portfolios to ophthalmologists and optometrists across New York territories.

  • Achieved goal attainment of 107.20%, ranking #18 out of 72 participants.
  • Won "Take What’s Yours" contest in April 2019 with 182% goal attainment.
  • Secured "Mind the Gap" contest win in February 2019, maintaining over 100% in Q1 despite market competition.
  • Led district culture initiatives by attending monthly national meetings focused on company culture.
  • Served as QTQ committee member to enhance sales call effectiveness and maximize results.
  • Participated as a direct-to-patient beta program representative, recognized for first five successful launches.
  • Promoted collaboration and engagement through active contributions to team-oriented projects.

Senior Eye and Ear Specialist

Alcon
Brooklyn - Manhattan - Bronx - Queens, NY
04.2004 - 05.2018

Directed marketing and sales strategies for eye and ear product portfolios targeting ophthalmologists, optometrists, otolaryngologists, allergists, pediatricians, and primary care physicians.

  • Achieved recognition as winner of 'Take What's Yours' in April 2019 for Travatan Z & Azopt.
  • Secured first place in 'Mind the Gap' contest in February 2019 with Travatan Z & Azopt.
  • Won 'Time is Now' conversion contest for top Pazeo MS growth in May 2017.
  • Ranked second nationally for AOR in 2015 sales year.
  • Promoted to field sales trainer in 2015 due to outstanding performance.
  • Received Moxeza Alchemist Award for top market share growth in 2015.
  • Ciprodex Alchemist Award for top market share growth in 2015
  • Honored with highest Pataday market share increase award of +10.6% in 2014.
  • Achieving outstanding Pataday results award winner +102.6% 2014
  • Pataday conversion contest award winner 2010
  • Top Pataday performance award winner 2008
  • Top Ciprodex award winner 2008
  • Promoted to Senior Sales Representative 2007
  • Most improved representation 2025

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Ventiv US Health Sales
Manhattan-Brooklyn, NY
06.2002 - 05.2004
  • Manage NY territories, marketing and selling Antibiotic portfolios (Avelox and Cipro XR PO and IV) to physicians and hospital pharmacies - Bayer Contract
  • Exceeded goals for all 12 months of the Bayer contract (with both PO and IV) Chairman's Circle Award-most IV units sold
  • Engaged P&T committee members to secure product utilization commitments, enhancing market adoption.
  • Managed NY territories, marketed and sold Dermatology portfolios (Tazorac cream and gel) to Dermatologists and Pediatricians, driving brand presence.
  • Managed NY territories, marketed and sold eye care portfolios (Ocuflox and Alocril) to Allergists, Ophthalmologists, and Pediatricians, expanding customer reach.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Dowling College
Oakdale, NY

Skills

  • Results-oriented and client-focused
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Managed care expertise
  • Influential leadership
  • Team motivation
  • Optimistic mindset
  • Growth mindset
  • Perseverance and grit

Timeline

Key Account Manager

Harrow
12.2023 - Current

Senior Territory Manager

Exact Sciences Laboratories
09.2021 - 10.2023

Senior Territory Manager

Pfizer Inc.
04.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Sales Specialist - Glaucoma

Novartis
05.2018 - 11.2019

Senior Eye and Ear Specialist

Alcon
04.2004 - 05.2018

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Ventiv US Health Sales
06.2002 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Dowling College
Robert Burkhardt