Rhiannon Axton
About Rhiannon Axton
Rhiannon Axton is a Senior Territory Business Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, managing high-value accounts across the Pacific Northwest. She has 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical, B2B, and retail sales, with a proven track record in increasing market share and launching new treatments.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Rhiannon Axton currently serves as the Senior Territory Business Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she oversees the Pacific Northwest region, managing high-value accounts such as the University of Washington, Virginia Mason, WAGI, and Saint Luke’s. Her territory includes Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. She has launched Zeposia, a novel treatment for Ulcerative Colitis, in her region, demonstrating her expertise in pharmaceutical sales and market implementation.
Professional Experience at AbbVie
Rhiannon Axton worked at AbbVie as Immunology Specialty Sales - Gastroenterology. From 2020 to 2021, she was based in Orange County, California. Prior to that, she served in the same role in the Greater Los Angeles Area from 2018 to 2020. Her responsibilities involved working with healthcare providers to promote and educate on AbbVie's immunology and gastroenterology products. This experience added to her expertise in immunology and specialty sales.
Roles at Salix Pharmaceuticals
From 2016 to 2018, Rhiannon Axton was a Territory Manager for Salix Pharmaceuticals. She covered multiple regions including San Diego County, Orange County, and Inland Empire, and later worked in Long Beach/Orange County. These roles involved managing sales territories and building relationships with healthcare providers to promote Salix's pharmaceutical products.
Education in Psychology and General Studies
Rhiannon Axton completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology at California State University, Long Beach, from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, she studied at Orange Coast College where she achieved an Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies from 2004 to 2007. This academic background provided her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, beneficial in her sales and management roles.
Extensive Experience in Pharmaceutical Sales
With 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, B2B, and retail sales industries, Rhiannon Axton has built a comprehensive skill set. She has worked at various companies such as Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Astra Zeneca, and MAC Cosmetics. Her roles have ranged from Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to Sales Specialist and Makeup Artist. This diverse experience has contributed to her ability to effectively manage high-value accounts and launch new products.