Jason Tavares
About Jason Tavares
Jason Tavares is a Territory Business Manager at Alkermes in Rhode Island and Co-Owner of Tavares Painting, Inc. in the Providence area. He has extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and business development, having previously worked at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Forest Laboratories, Strativa Pharmaceuticals, and Sciele Pharma.
Current Role at Alkermes
Jason Tavares currently holds the position of Territory Business Manager at Alkermes. He has been with the company since May 2019 and is responsible for managing the Rhode Island territory. His role involves building and maintaining professional relationships, delivering effective sales presentations, and driving business development in his assigned region.
Professional Experience at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
From 2014 to 2019, Jason Tavares worked as a Neuroscience Sales Professional at Takeda Pharmaceuticals in Boston, MA. In this role, he specialized in sales strategies within the neuroscience sector, focusing on relationship building and maintaining a robust network within the pharmaceutical industry. His 5-year tenure at Takeda helped him solidify his professional skills in sales and marketing.
Co-Owner of Tavares Painting, Inc.
In addition to his role at Alkermes, Jason Tavares is the Co-Owner of Tavares Painting, Inc., based in the Providence, Rhode Island area. This role involves overseeing business operations, focusing on effective management and growth strategies within the painting industry. His involvement in this business showcases his versatility and ability to manage and develop business ventures across different sectors.
Early Career in Pharmaceutical Sales
Jason Tavares has had a diverse career in pharmaceutical sales beginning in 2007. He started as a Sales Representative at Sciele Pharma in Providence, Rhode Island, where he worked for three years. He then moved to Strativa Pharmaceuticals as a Specialty Sales Representative in Providence for one year. Following this, he joined Forest Laboratories (now Allergan) as a Professional Sales Representative in Fall River, Massachusetts, serving for three years.
Educational Background
Jason Tavares studied Marketing at Bryant University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. He attended the university from 2002 to 2006. His academic background in marketing has provided a strong foundation for his career in pharmaceutical sales and business development.