Arty Kissas
About Arty Kissas
Arty Kissas is the National Sales Manager for Melanoma and Genitourinary Immuno Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb in Australia, with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Arty Kissas currently serves as the National Sales Manager for Melanoma and Genitourinary Immuno Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb in Australia. In this role, he oversees national sales strategies and initiatives aimed at the melanoma and genitourinary oncology market. His responsibilities involve managing a team of sales representatives, setting and achieving sales targets, and coordinating with the marketing and medical teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Arty Kissas held several key positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2017 to 2021, he worked as a Regional Sales Manager for Immuno Oncology in Melbourne. Prior to that, in 2017, he briefly served as Manager Capability Lead in Mulgrave, Victoria. Between 2015 and 2017, he was a Regional Sales Manager for Virology in the Southern Region, and from 2014 to 2015, he served as a Regional Sales Manager for Cardiovascular in Vic/Tas. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in various therapeutic areas, strengthening his expertise in sales management and oncology.
Professional Background and Experience
Arty Kissas has over 25 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. His career began as a Clinical Embryologist and Andrologist at Monash IVF Group, where he worked from 1990 to 1996. He then transitioned to Merck, where he served as a Medical Sales & Field Coach in Victoria, Australia, from 1996 to 2002. Following this, he spent 12 years at Bayer in various roles, including Sales Manager for Multiple Sclerosis and Cardiovascular, and Executive Sales Representative.
Educational Background
Arty Kissas has a strong educational background, having studied at the University of Melbourne. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biochemistry and Histopathology, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Education, specializing in Mathematics and Biology. This academic foundation provided him with a robust understanding of scientific principles and educational methodologies, which has been beneficial in his various roles within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Transition from Science to Sales
Arty Kissas transitioned from a scientific role in clinical embryology to various sales and managerial roles within the pharmaceutical industry. His initial experience as a Clinical Embryologist and Andrologist at Monash IVF Group provided him with a strong foundation in reproductive medicine. He then leveraged this scientific expertise and his educational background to excel in sales management roles at Merck, Bayer, and Bristol Myers Squibb. This transition highlights his versatility and ability to adapt to different professional environments.