James p. shelley, jr.
*** ***** ****** ****: 415-***-****
Haverford, PA 19041 abyl7q@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Goal driven Sales Professional with a solid history of sales success and
consistent market share growth selling pharmaceutical products to
physician specialists and primary care. Diverse experience includes
working with physician offices, hospitals, state and federal government.
Develops successful customer relationships by determining customer needs
and producing desired outcomes. Strong sales data analysis and territory
management skills coupled with consistent and thorough follow up.
Professional Experience
Astrazeneca - Wilmington, DE
Executive Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (2007 - 2012)
The development of the Roxborough and Mainline, PA and Dover, DE
Territories to achieve sales goals for key AstraZeneca respiratory, pain
and CNS products, namely: SYMBICORT, VIMOVO, and SEROQUEL XR.
Understand current customer relationships, determine customer status,
create sales strategies, advance customer loyalties for AstraZeneca
products.
In addition, the need to collaborate on sales projects with district team-
mates and HQ-based sales, brand marketing and legal / compliance
personnel to achieve sales goals and establish AstraZeneca products in
the marketplace.
. #1 Territory in District for YTD Portfolio Sales 2011 "CIRCLE OF
EXCELLENCE" as of 11-2011
. #1 Territory in District for VIMOVO (AZ's newest) product sales
throughout the year 2011.
. Sales recognition from Regional Sales Director for collaboration with
Hospital Sales Specialist to achieve strategic hospital formulary win for
SYMBICORT.
. The Area Sales Director acknowledgement of my sales achievements.
. The Regional Sales Director for my division cites my outstanding
sales performance".
Astrazeneca, Wilmington, DE
Managed Markets Sales Training Leader (1999-2007)
Created and implemented on a local, regional, and national level, the
managed markets sales training programs which challenged, interested, and
developed the skills of the Managed Markets Account Directors for
AstraZeneca
Developed and administered managed market sales training programs for
specific managed market sales and brand segments within AstraZeneca, e.g.
The Business of Behavioral Healthcare.
. 2006 key data benchmarks showed AstraZeneca Account Directors increased
their "favorable" position with Managed Market Medical Directors. This
was also a sales training benchmark and credited to the Managed Markets
Sales Training Programs.
. Recognition from Regional Account Director and immediate Supervisor on
The Business of Behavioral Healthcare training for Account Directors
. Appreciation noted from the Vice President of Sales and Sales Training
Department Director at AstraZeneca for outstanding training
. Recognition from Sales Training Department Head and immediate supervisor
for Medicare Part D training for AstraZeneca internal personnel
. Award for Managed Markets Sales Training that caused Business Center
Customer Impact
AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE
National Account Director - Department of Defense (1997-1999)
Learned access process and worked within the Federal Government and the
Department of Defense system to establish AstraZeneca products and
achieve national or regional formulary status for key products in 120
Military Treatment Facilities throughout the country.
Developed desirable work relationships with "key" DoD personnel
Once awarded formulary approval, develop national "pull-through" programs
for AstraZeneca sales representatives to implement.
. Achieved national formulary status for Prilosec( for a 3 year contract
award (sole and exclusive)
. Developed national "pull-through" program for Prilosec( with AstraZeneca
sales force ($80+MM)
Other Related Experience
AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE
Regional Sales Manager, Marketing Product Manager, National Hospital Sales
Manager, District Sales Manager. Hospital Sales Representative.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Biology Major, Microbiology Minor, University of Rhode
Island, Kingston, RI
Professional Development
Academy for Healthcare Management (AHM 530) - Network Management in
Managed Care Organizations
Academy for Healthcare Management (AHM 520) - Health Plan Finance and
Risk Management
Academy for Healthcare Management (AHM 510) - Managed Care Governance and
Regulation
Academy for Healthcare Management (AHM 250) - Introduction to Managed
Care
Express Scripts, Inc: PBM Preceptorship
Negotiating Contracts I and II - Max Bazerman J.L. Kellogg Graduate
School of Management at Northwestern University
Miller and Heinman's Large Account Management Process