Andrea Ritchie
About Andrea Ritchie
Andrea Ritchie serves as the Area Sales Director for Central at BridgeBio, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Biogen Idec, Sanofi Genzyme, AstraZeneca, and Horizon. She holds an MBA from Olivet Nazarene University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at BridgeBio
Andrea Ritchie currently holds the position of Area Sales Director for the Central region at BridgeBio. She has been with the company since 2024, contributing her extensive experience in sales and business management to the organization. In her role, she focuses on driving sales strategies and fostering relationships within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at Biogen Idec
Prior to her current role, Andrea Ritchie worked at Biogen Idec as an Area Business Manager from 2004 to 2012. During her eight years with the company, she was responsible for managing business operations and sales initiatives within her designated area, contributing to the company’s growth in the biotechnology sector.
Career at Sanofi Genzyme
Andrea Ritchie has held multiple positions at Sanofi Genzyme. She served as a Thought Leader Liaison from 2012 to 2015, followed by a role as Regional Business Director from 2015 to 2016. She then became the Zone/National Business Director from 2017 to 2021, and briefly worked as Senior Director of Thought Leader Liaisons in 2016. Her tenure at Sanofi Genzyme spanned nearly five years, where she developed strategies to engage with key opinion leaders and managed regional business operations.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Ritchie earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Olivet Nazarene University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her educational background supports her expertise in business management and strategic initiatives within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Experience at AstraZeneca and Horizon
Before joining BridgeBio, Andrea Ritchie worked at AstraZeneca as a Senior Sales Representative from 1999 to 2004. She later transitioned to Horizon, where she served as Director of Strategic Initiatives from 2021 to 2024 in the Greater Chicago Area. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of sales strategies and market dynamics in the healthcare sector.