Paul Spence
About Paul Spence
Paul Spence serves as the Senior Vice President of US Pharmaceuticals at Aimmune Therapeutics, where he has led the US Pharma Business for gastrointestinal and allergy platforms since 2020. He has extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, having held senior leadership roles at various major companies including Nestlé Health Science, sanofi-aventis, and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Current Role at Aimmune Therapeutics
Paul Spence serves as the Senior Vice President of US Pharmaceuticals at Aimmune Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. In this role, he leads the US Pharma Business for gastrointestinal (GI) and allergy platforms, overseeing strategic initiatives and operational management within these therapeutic areas.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Paul Spence held various positions in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Nestlé Health Science as the Business Executive Officer for the US Pharmaceutical Business for 8 months in 2020. His experience also includes roles at sanofi-aventis, where he served as Quality Initiatives Director and Regional Sales Director, and at Boehringer Ingelheim in several capacities, including Executive Director and Regional Sales Director.
Educational Background
Paul Spence studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting from 1986 to 1990. He later attended Villanova University, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing and Business from 1996 to 2000. This educational background has contributed to his expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.
Leadership and Expertise
Paul Spence has extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing leadership roles across multiple major companies. He has held senior leadership positions that emphasize sales and business development. His strong background in developing go-to-market models is highlighted by his role as Executive Director at Boehringer Ingelheim, where he focused on strategic market entry and sales strategies.
Career Timeline
Paul Spence's career spans several notable companies in the pharmaceutical sector. He began at Bristol-Myers Squibb in 1995, where he worked for 9 years in various sales and operations roles. His subsequent positions included significant roles at NitroMed, sanofi-aventis, and Boehringer Ingelheim, leading to his current position at Aimmune Therapeutics. His career reflects a consistent trajectory of growth and leadership within the industry.