John St. Leger
About John St. Leger
John St. Leger serves as the Area Sales Director for the East at BridgeBio, bringing extensive experience in the rare disease sector, particularly in cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, neurology, ophthalmology, and rheumatology fields.
Work at BridgeBio
John St. Leger serves as the Area Sales Director for the East region at BridgeBio, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he focuses on sales strategies and initiatives within the biopharmaceutical sector, particularly in the area of rare diseases. His extensive experience in the industry supports his leadership in driving sales performance and fostering team collaboration.
Previous Experience in the Biopharmaceutical Sector
Prior to his current role, John St. Leger held several significant positions in the biopharmaceutical sector. He worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as Senior Director of Sales for the South region, focusing on Autoimmune and Rare Diseases from 2020 to 2022. He also served as National Sales Director for Sarcoidosis, Autoimmune and Rare Diseases from 2019 to 2020, and as Executive Regional Sales Leader in the same fields from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at AstraZeneca as Commercial Business Director for ATTR Rare Disease from 2023 to 2024.
Educational Background
John St. Leger has a diverse educational background. He studied at Baylor University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from 1993 to 1996. He also attended Texas A&M University in Prairie View, TX, achieving a Mid Management degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from 1997 to 2000. Earlier, he studied at Northeast Louisiana University, completing a degree in the School of Education from 1991 to 1993.
Teaching and Coaching Experience
Before transitioning to the biopharmaceutical industry, John St. Leger gained experience in education. He worked as a Teacher and Coach at Katy ISD from 1997 to 2000 and at Fort Bend ISD from 1996 to 1997. His roles involved fostering student development and promoting teamwork, skills that have contributed to his leadership style in subsequent positions.
Leadership and Team Building
Throughout his career, John St. Leger has been recognized for his ability to foster high cultural character and build high-performing teams. His leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and performance, which has led to consistent success in sales and team dynamics within the organizations he has worked for.