Christopher Caporale
About Christopher Caporale
Christopher Caporale serves as the Sr. Director of National Accounts, Payers, and Market Access at Accord BioPharma. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at companies such as Pfizer and OPKO Health over a career spanning several decades.
Current Role at Accord BioPharma
Christopher Caporale serves as the Senior Director of National Accounts, Payers, and Market Access at Accord BioPharma. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the Albany, New York Metropolitan Area. His role involves managing relationships with national accounts and ensuring effective market access for Accord's products.
Professional Background in Healthcare
Christopher Caporale has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career includes significant positions at Pfizer, where he served as Account Manager, District Manager, Regional Account Manager, and Territory Representative. He also held leadership roles at ICORE Healthcare and OPKO Health, focusing on account management and payer sales.
Education and Certifications
Christopher Caporale studied at Siena College, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education at Iona University, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Communications and Public Relations from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, he completed a six-year program at The Certified Medical Representatives Institute, Inc., achieving the Certified Medical Representative (CMR) designation from 2001 to 2007.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Before his current role, Christopher Caporale held various positions that focused on account management and relations. He worked as a Senior Account Executive and Director of Manufacturer Relations at ICORE Healthcare, where he was responsible for managing manufacturer partnerships and specialty contracts. His experience also includes a role as National Account Director in the Payer Sales division at OPKO Health.
Early Career in Sports Information
Christopher Caporale began his career in the sports industry as the Director of Sports Information at Siena College from 1993 to 1996. This role involved managing communications and public relations for the college's athletic programs, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors in communications and healthcare.