David I. Sanders
About David I. Sanders
David I. Sanders is the Director of Marketing at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing and brand strategy.
Company
David I. Sanders currently works at Alkermes as Director Marketing in Waltham, Massachusetts. Alkermes is a biopharmaceutical company known for developing innovative medicines in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. In his role, David applies his extensive experience to lead marketing strategies and initiatives for the company.
Professional Experience at Merck
David I. Sanders had a notable career at Merck, serving in several key roles over 17 years. His positions included Associate Director, Global Commercial Assessment; Associate Director, Global Marketing - BRIDION; Associate Director, US Marketing - SAPHRIS; Director, Global Marketing - EMEND; Director, Global Marketing - COSOPT/TRUSOPT; and Associate Director, Global Marketing - MAXALT. He contributed to the development and execution of marketing strategies for various pharmaceutical products, honing his skills in brand strategy, supply chain management, and performance monitoring.
Consulting and Industry Experience
In 2018, David I. Sanders worked as an Independent Consultant specializing in pharmaceutical marketing in the Greater New York City Area. During this five-month stint, he offered his expertise in market access, pricing, patient education, and promotion to various clients, leveraging his comprehensive background in budget management and medical education strategies.
Education and Expertise
David I. Sanders holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and International Business from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Brandeis University. He has developed expertise in brand strategy, cross-functional project management, and advancing status quo thinking. His academic background laid the foundation for his strengths in market analysis, strategy formulation, and collaborative processes.
Former Roles in Pharmaceutical Marketing
Before his tenure at Merck, David I. Sanders held several marketing positions in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Merial as Associate Director, US Marketing - FRONTLINE, and at Wyeth Consumer Healthcare as Senior Product Manager - CHAPSTICK & PREPARATION H. Additionally, he served as Product Manager at Sterling Drug for STRIDEX, PHISODERM & FERGON. These roles provided him with a strong background in product management and marketing within the pharmaceutical sector.