Jonathan Lees
About Jonathan Lees
Jonathan Lees is a Senior Key Customer Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Immunotherapy and Oncology.
Title and Role
Jonathan Lees is currently serving as the Senior Key Customer Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb, overseeing the North East, Yorks, and Humber regions. In this role, he applies his extensive experience and expertise in the pharmaceutical industry to manage key customer relationships and drive business success.
Previous Positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Jonathan Lees has held multiple roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb over the years. From 2012 to 2018, he was the Senior Key Account Manager for the North East and Yorks/Humber regions. Before that, he served as Senior Hospital Representative from 2009 to 2012, and as Hospital Sales Specialist from 2002 to 2012. His tenure at the company highlights a deep familiarity with the region and a broad understanding of various therapeutic areas.
Experience at Other Companies
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Jonathan Lees worked with several other pharmaceutical companies. At The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, he served as a Hospital Specialist from 1998 to 2002, and earlier as GP Sales from 1992 to 1995. Between 1995 and 1998, he was a GP/Hospital Specialist at Sanofi, accumulating valuable experience in Yorks & Humber and West Yorkshire.
Education Background
Jonathan Lees attended The University of Huddersfield, where he studied Chemistry and earned a Higher National Diploma (HND). This academic foundation has supported his career-long focus on pharmaceutical sciences and his roles in healthcare sales and management.
Field Expertise
Jonathan Lees has vast expertise in specialist hospital sales roles across multiple therapeutic areas, including Neurology, Psychiatry, HIV Medicine, and Rheumatology. In his current role, he focuses on Immunotherapy and Oncology, bringing a comprehensive understanding of these complex fields to his customer management tasks.
Coaching and Sales Team Enhancement
Throughout his career, Jonathan Lees has also played an essential role in field coaching and the enhancement of sales teams. His extensive experience has enabled him to effectively mentor and develop the skills of sales professionals, contributing to the overall success of his teams and organizations.
Regional Healthcare Knowledge
Jonathan Lees possesses a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape in the North East and Yorks & Humber regions. His familiarity with this geographical area has enhanced his ability to build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, thereby driving business growth and success.