Maria Shields
About Maria Shields
Maria Shields is a Senior Territory Business Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Antonio South, TX, with 12 years of experience in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industry.
Current Title and Company
Maria Shields is currently serving as the Senior Territory Business Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. She holds this position in the San Antonio South, TX area.
Professional Experience and Career History
Maria Shields has over 12 years of experience in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industry. She previously worked at Galderma as a Field Sales Trainer from 2017 to 2022, covering Houston South, Corpus Christi, and Rio Grande Valley. Before this, she spent five years at Nestlé Skin Health as a Dermatological Sales Professional in the Houston area. Maria also worked for Sanofi as a Senior Cardiovascular Sales Specialist/Biologic Injectable from 2016 to 2017 and served as an Adjunct Professor at Del Mar Community College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi from 2012 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she was a Clinical Sales Representative at AstraZeneca for five years in the Corpus Christi area.
Educational Background
Maria Shields earned a Master's Degree in Biology with an emphasis in Neuroscience from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She completed this program from 2008 to 2010.
Sales Performance Awards
Maria Shields has been recognized for her outstanding sales performance with the President's Club and Impact Award. These accolades underscore her ability to achieve and surpass sales goals.
Specializations and Skills
Maria Shields specializes in multiple medical fields including Dermatology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Allergy, Pediatrics, and Primary Care. She is proficient in using business analytics and formulary system tools to understand customer usage and prescription coverage. Maria is also experienced in operating efficiencies, cost containment, product launches, B2B sales, and virtual sales. Her strategic capabilities extend to market access strategy development, account strategy, contracting strategy, and brand planning engagement. She is adept at fostering strategic relationships with partners, leading cross-functional teams, and managing business opportunities effectively.