James O Day
About James O Day
James O Day is the Associate Director of US Leadership Training at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a background in pharmaceutical sales and leadership development.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
James O Day currently holds the position of Associate Director of US Leadership Training at Bristol Myers Squibb. His scope of work covers regions in Manhattan, Westchester-Connecticut, and the Lower Hudson Valley. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing leadership training programs to enhance the capabilities of organizational leaders.
Previous Roles at AstraZeneca
James O Day spent 16 years at AstraZeneca as an Executive Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, from 1997 to 2013. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing sales strategies and client relationships in Orange County, NY. His contributions were recognized with awards, including the prestigious NEXcellence Award in 2008 for the Nexium Senior Story campaign, and the 'Great Coach' award the same year for his ability to mentor and develop sales specialists and colleagues.
Early Career History
James O Day began his career at Reuben H. Donnelley as an Account Executive, where he worked from 1993 to 1996. He then moved on to become a Territory Manager at Ross Products Division – Abbott Laboratories from 1996 to 1997 in Westchester, NY. Each role enabled him to hone skills in sales management and customer relationship building.
Academic Background
James O Day attended Lycoming College, where he majored in Mass Communication/Media Studies. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1992 after studying for four years from 1988 to 1992. His educational foundation in mass communication has contributed to his proficiency in sales and leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, James O Day has received multiple accolades. He was honored with the NEXcellence Award in 2008 for his significant contribution to the National release of the Nexium Senior Story campaign. In the same year, he was recognized with the 'Great Coach' award for his exceptional skills in developing sales specialists and district sales managers (DSM). Additionally, he was selected as one of 20 District Sales Managers nationwide to be part of the Seroquel XR Experts Team.