Amy Gleaton
About Amy Gleaton
Amy Gleaton is the Senior Regional Director and District Business Leader at Alkermes, with extensive experience in sales and leadership roles at Forest Pharmaceuticals and a background in Political Science/Marketing from Clemson University.
Professional Title and Roles
Amy Gleaton is currently serving as the Senior Regional Director at Alkermes. Additionally, she holds the role of District Business Leader at the same company. She has a substantial background in leadership positions at various organizations, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.
Career at Forest Pharmaceuticals
Amy Gleaton's career at Forest Pharmaceuticals spanned several significant roles from 1996 to 2014. She began as a Sales Representative in the Columbia, South Carolina Area and subsequently held positions such as Specialty Sales Representative, Division Manager, Specialty Division Manager, Hospital Division Manager, and Regional Sales Director. During her tenure, she managed diverse teams and was integral in launching numerous pharmaceutical products.
Early Career and Sales Management
Before her extensive tenure at Forest Pharmaceuticals, Amy Gleaton served as a Sales Manager at Patriot Homes in the Baltimore, Maryland Area from 1992 to 1996. Her role involved managing sales strategies and performance, laying a strong foundation for her future roles in the pharmaceutical sector.
Educational Background
Amy Gleaton studied at Clemson University, specifically at the College of Business and Behavioral Science, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Marketing. Her academic background provided her with the skills necessary for her roles in sales and leadership.
Expertise and Achievements
Amy Gleaton's expertise includes strategic planning, sales force analytics, hospital account management, and managed markets and payer dynamics. She is passionate about training and motivating teams, leveraging consultative selling principles to drive results. Throughout her career, she has launched over 25 products in 12 therapeutic categories and received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Leadership Awards, Outstanding Sales Volume Achievement awards, and the Leadership Development Teamwork Award.