Deidra Harper
About Deidra Harper
Deidra Harper is a Sr. Oncology Sales Professional at Bristol-Myers Squibb with extensive experience in various therapeutic categories and a strong background in sales and customer relationship management.
Company
Deidra Harper is currently employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Senior Oncology Sales Professional. She operates in the Peoria, Illinois area, leveraging her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical sales industry.
Title
As a Senior Oncology Sales Professional, Deidra Harper specializes in sales activities and initiatives specific to oncology products. Her responsibilities include increasing sales of Opdivo, an oncology treatment, through innovative in-office and dinner programs targeting community oncologists.
Education and Expertise
Deidra Harper earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sales industry.
Professional Background
Deidra Harper's career spans several roles within the pharmaceutical industry. She has held positions at Novartis, Sanofi, and Kimberly-Clark Corporation before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb. These roles included Senior Rheumatology Sales Professional, Executive Sales Professional for Diabetes, Senior Institutional Sales Professional, District Business Manager, and Regional Sales Trainer.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Deidra Harper has been recognized for her ability to build and maintain customer relationships, resulting in significant sales success. She is noted for optimizing early launch results in new or ambiguous environments and collaborates closely with a matrix team, including Medical Liaisons, Regional Account Managers, and Nurse Educators.