Colin King
About Colin King
Colin King is the National Sales Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in sales and management roles at major pharmaceutical companies including Novartis, AstraZeneca, Roche, Shire, Ivax, Janssen, Pfizer, and Astra.
Title at Bristol Myers Squibb
Colin King is currently serving as the National Sales Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing national sales operations, developing strategic sales plans, and ensuring the achievement of sales targets.
Previous Positions at Novartis and AstraZeneca
From 2018 to 2021, Colin King worked at Novartis as the Business Leader Neuroscience. Prior to this, from 2013 to 2021, he held the position of Regional Account Manager at AstraZeneca, focusing on the Midlands region. His roles involved managing key accounts, implementing business strategies, and optimizing resource allocation.
Experience at Roche Products Limited and Shire Pharmaceuticals
Colin King was the Hospital Sales Manager at Roche Products Limited from 2005 to 2013, covering Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North West. Before joining Roche, he worked as a Regional Business Manager at Shire Pharmaceuticals from 2003 to 2005. His responsibilities encompassed driving regional sales and implementing focused sales campaigns.
Career Beginnings and Roles at Various Pharmaceutical Companies
Colin King's pharmaceutical career began at Astra in 1993, where he was an Area Sales Manager and Product Manager until 1998. He then joined Pfizer as a Hospital Sales Specialist from 1998 to 2000, followed by a year at Janssen as a Business Development Manager. He also held the position of Regional Business Manager at Ivax Pharmaceuticals from 2001 to 2003.
Achievements and Awards
Throughout his career, Colin King has received multiple awards, including the 'RBM Platinum Club Award' at Roche, '2005 RBM of the Year' and '2004 Team of the Year' at Shire, and '2001 Ambassador Club' at Janssen. At Astra, he was recognized as the '1995 No. 1 Hospital Representative' and a member of the '1994 Northern Top 10 Club'.