Derek Batton
About Derek Batton
Derek Batton is a Territory Business Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb with a background in various sales and management roles across multiple pharmaceutical companies.
Company
Derek Batton currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Territory Business Manager. Bristol Myers Squibb is a globally renowned biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
Title
Derek Batton holds the position of Territory Business Manager. In this role, he implements strategic territory plans that significantly improve sales performance. Additionally, he leverages strong emotional intelligence to build and maintain client relationships.
Previous Roles
Prior to his role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Derek Batton accrued extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and sales industries. He worked at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals as a Clinical Sales Specialist in Baltimore, MD, for 10 months in 2020. Before that, he served as Territory Manager at Salix Pharmaceuticals from 2017 to 2020 in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. He also held the position of Division Manager at Allergan in Pittsburgh, PA, from 2012 to 2017. Early in his career, he was a Branch Manager at Enterprise in Baltimore, MD, from 2007 to 2012.
Education
Derek Batton has a robust educational background. He earned a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Leadership from Walden University. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Delaware State University. He also studied Business Administration and Management, General at St Andrews Presbyterian College.
Professional Skills
Derek Batton possesses a variety of professional skills that contribute to his success. He has a proven track record of delivering top-level business results across multiple sales positions and territories. His strong business acumen aids in the successful execution of sales strategies. Furthermore, he utilizes lateral communication effectively to enhance team collaboration and achieve business goals.