Richard James
About Richard James
Richard James serves as the Business Development Director for Global Health and Pharma at Attensi, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various roles at Sanofi Genzyme and Boehringer Ingelheim, focusing on rare diseases and digital marketing.
Work at Attensi
Richard James has served as the Business Development Director for Global Health and Pharma at Attensi since 2021. Based in London, England, he focuses on enhancing employee skills through the implementation of CRM and EMR tools, as well as omnichannel and field-led orchestration. His role involves developing tailored solutions for global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting their digital transformation efforts within the health and pharma sectors.
Previous Experience at Sanofi Genzyme
Prior to his current position, Richard James held multiple roles at Sanofi Genzyme. He worked as a Brand Manager for Rare Disease (Ultra-Orphan) from 2015 to 2016, and later as Brand Lead and Launch Lead for Specialty Care - Rare Disease from 2017 to 2018. He also served as Regional Sales Manager for UK South - Rare Diseases from 2019 to 2021, and as Head of Customer Digital Marketing for 11 months in 2021.
Experience at Boehringer Ingelheim
Richard James began his career at Boehringer Ingelheim, where he held several positions from 2007 to 2015. His roles included Territory Sales Manager, Specialist Representative in Respiratory, Brand Manager for Respiratory, and Portfolio Brand Manager. His tenure at Boehringer Ingelheim provided him with a strong foundation in sales and brand management within the pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Expertise
Richard James has a solid educational background in marketing and biology. He studied Biology at Oxford Brookes University, earning a BSc (Hons). He completed a Strategic Digital Pharma Marketing Course at CEL Pharma in 2014 and is currently pursuing a Professional Diploma in Marketing at Oxford College of Marketing. Additionally, he has achieved the ABPI Code of Practice certification, enhancing his expertise in pharmaceutical marketing.
Specialization in Training Solutions
Richard James specializes in using gamified simulation-based training to measure and improve employee performance and value creation. His focus on enhancing skills in digital tools and training methodologies positions him as a key player in the development of innovative solutions for the health and pharma sectors.