Darren Leathers, MBA
About Darren Leathers, MBA
Darren Leathers, MBA, is the Regional Business Director for the West Region at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in business management and sales in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Darren Leathers currently holds the position of Regional Business Director for the West Region at Bristol Myers Squibb. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Institutional Business Manager - Immuno/Oncology in Southern California.
Professional Experience at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Darren Leathers has an extensive background with GSK, holding various roles over a span of 12 years. He served as Change Agent Manager - Capabilities and Capacity Team (2010-2011) in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. He was also the Regional Field Business Manager for CA/AZ/HI (2007-2015). Prior to that, he held the position of Regional Sales Director - Oncology Acute Care Division (2005-2006) in Southern CA/HI, and Associate Project Manager - Levitra Brand Marketing (2003-2004) in Philadelphia. He also spent five years as Senior District Sales Manager (2000-2005) in the Greater San Diego Area.
Educational Background
Darren Leathers achieved an Executive MBA with a focus in Business Administration and Management from USC Marshall School of Business (2012-2014). He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Cincinnati (1985-1991).
Certifications and Awards
Darren Leathers earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in 2011, highlighting his proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies. He has received multiple accolades during his career, including the Winners’ Circle Emerald Award in 2008 for his regional performance, and the Winners’ Circle Diamond Award in 2007 and 2001. He led a region ranked nationally #1 for Sales Portfolio Achievement in 2013 and 2012. In 2002, he was recognized as the #1 Green Sales Manager nationally.