Tim Garver
About Tim Garver
Tim Garver is an Area Business Director specializing in Gastroenterology, with a focus on selling IBSrela for IBS-C. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various positions at companies such as Salix Pharmaceuticals and Intercept Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Ardelyx
Tim Garver currently serves as the Area Business Director at Ardelyx, Inc., a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on promoting IBSrela, a first-in-class medication for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C). His responsibilities include developing relationships with healthcare professionals and ensuring effective communication of product benefits.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Ardelyx, Tim Garver accumulated extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Intercept Pharmaceuticals as a Rare Disease Territory Business Manager from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at Salix Pharmaceuticals, including Senior Territory Manager from 2004 to 2018 and Key Account Manager/Field Sales Trainer from 2016 to 2018. He also worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Senior Territory Business Manager from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Tim Garver studied at California State University, Fresno, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from 1987 to 1989. He also attended Kings River Community College, obtaining an Associate of Arts in Business Administration from 1984 to 1986. His educational background supports his expertise in relationship building and effective communication within the healthcare sector.
Relationship Building in Healthcare
Tim Garver emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with physicians across various specialties and primary care offices. His approach focuses on creating rapport and facilitating open communication about product benefits. He finds satisfaction in sharing product stories and receiving feedback on how his products positively impact patient care.
Geographic Coverage and Product Launches
Throughout his career, Tim Garver has covered a wide geographic area, including the Central Valley, Central Coast, Silicon Valley, Northern California, and Las Vegas. He has launched numerous pharmaceutical products and facilitated meetings to educate healthcare professionals about these offerings, enhancing their understanding of the products he represents.