Kristin Downey
About Kristin Downey
Kristin Downey is a Senior Institutional Territory Business Manager-CV at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Charleston, West Virginia, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical sales and a background in Business Administration and Marketing.
Professional Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Kristin Downey currently holds the title of Senior Institutional Territory Business Manager-CV and Senior Specialty Territory Business Manager-CV at Bristol-Myers Squibb in the Charleston, West Virginia Area. Her role involves overseeing business management in cardiovascular fields, leveraging her strong relationships with key leaders at WV Medicaid for reimbursement purposes. Additionally, she has been recognized for her strategic contributions, receiving the 2016-2017 Strategic Investment Award and ranking 23rd out of 187 nationally in 2017.
Previous Roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Kristin Downey's career in pharmaceuticals includes significant roles at several companies. She worked as a Professional Sales Representative at Takeda Pharmaceuticals from 2012 to 2014 in Charleston, WV. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Sales Consultant at Novartis for five months in 2011 in Beckley, WV. Her earlier experiences include a three-year tenure at Teva Pharmaceuticals as a Medical Device Specialist/Professional Sales Specialist in Charleston, WV, and a year at Schering-Plough Research Institute as a Respiratory Sales Representative. Kristin also spent two years as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at SCIELE Pharmaceuticals in Charleston/Huntington, WV.
Educational Background
Kristin Downey studied at West Virginia State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Her foundational education began at Nitro High, which set the stage for her advanced studies and subsequent career in pharmaceuticals.
Specialized Medical Sales Experience
Kristin Downey specializes in medical sales, focusing particularly on professionals such as Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, and Nephrologists in regions including Beckley, Huntington, and Charleston, WV. Her experience encompasses training healthcare providers to conduct device insertions, and providing educational services and patient education resources at multiple hospitals, including CAMC Memorial, CAMC General, and Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Achievements at Bristol-Myers Squibb
During her tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Kristin Downey has made notable achievements. She received the 2016-2017 Strategic Investment Award, recognizing her significant contributions to the company's strategic goals. Additionally, she was ranked 23rd out of 187 nationally in 2017, reflecting her outstanding performance in her role.