Deb North, Rn, Bsn
About Deb North, Rn, Bsn
Deb North, RN, BSN, is the Senior Director of Commercial Training & Leadership Development at Alkermes, with over 35 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Current Role at Alkermes
Deb North currently holds the position of Senior Director, Commercial Training & Leadership Development at Alkermes. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, she is responsible for overseeing training programs and leadership development initiatives within the commercial sector of the company. This role involves strategizing and executing training solutions aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and leadership skills.
Previous Roles at Astellas Pharma US
Deb North worked at Astellas Pharma US from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure as Assistant Director, Market Access Training, she focused on developing and implementing training programs related to market access. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, her responsibilities included ensuring the sales and marketing teams were well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate market access challenges.
Leadership Experience at Decision Resources Group
At Decision Resources Group, Deb North held two significant roles over a span of five years. From 2014 to 2016, she served as Vice President, Innovation and Industry Relations in Louisville, Kentucky. Here, she led initiatives aimed at fostering industry relationships and driving innovation. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Development from 2011 to 2014 in the Greater Nashville Area, Tennessee, where she was responsible for the growth and development of the company's services.
Career at SmithKline Beecham/GlaxoSmithKline
Deb North's career at SmithKline Beecham and later GlaxoSmithKline spanned 12 years, during which she held several roles. Starting as a Senior Professional Sales Consultant in 1984, she advanced to positions such as Senior District Sales Manager, Associate Product Manager, and finally Senior National Account Manager by 1996. Her responsibilities included managing regional and national accounts, developing marketing strategies, and overseeing sales operations.
Educational Background in Nursing
Deb North obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Indiana State University. She studied Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, laying the foundation for her extensive career in healthcare. Early in her career, she worked in critical care and emergency room settings at Vermillion County Hospital from 1982 to 1984, gaining valuable hands-on experience in patient care.