Gretchen M. Velez Urgell
About Gretchen M. Velez Urgell
Gretchen M. Velez Urgell is a Cardiovascular Brand Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and business development.
Current Title and Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Gretchen M. Velez Urgell currently holds the position of Cardiovascular Brand Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she is responsible for managing and promoting cardiovascular products, ensuring successful market performance and growth. She also serves as DBM Cardiovascular, focusing on driving brand strategies and business development initiatives in the cardiovascular sector.
Previous Experience at Merck
From 2010 to 2013, Gretchen M. Velez Urgell worked at Merck as an Executive Business Director in Carolina, Puerto Rico. During her three-year tenure, she played a significant role in overseeing business operations and driving sales growth. Her responsibilities included strategic planning, market analysis, and ensuring the achievement of business objectives.
Roles at Schering Plough
Gretchen M. Velez Urgell's career at Schering Plough was extensive, with various roles spanning over a decade. She served as Business Unit Director from 2003 to 2009 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, where she led business operations for six years. Prior to that, she was the Product Manager from 1998 to 2002, contributing to strategic product management. Her initial role at Schering Plough was as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative from 1996 to 1998, where she was involved in sales activities and customer engagement.
Educational Background in Biological Sciences
Gretchen M. Velez Urgell earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, from the University of Puerto Rico. She studied at the university from 1986 to 1990, building a strong foundation in the field of biological sciences. Earlier, she attended Colegio Nuestra Senora de Belen, where she completed her preliminary education.
Track Record in Sales and Market Expansion
Gretchen M. Velez Urgell has a proven track record of exceeding operating sales plans and profits in Puerto Rico and Caribbean countries. Her experience includes successful business development through market expansion and the implementation of new commercial strategies. She is known for her ability to build high-performance teams and her contributions as a strategic member of the Executive Team Committee.