Richard Standeford
About Richard Standeford
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Richard Standeford currently holds the position of District Business Manager - Oncology at Bristol-Myers Squibb, based in the Houston, Texas Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing oncology product sales and managing a diverse team of specialists. His duties include strategic planning, team development, and client relationship management.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before becoming a District Business Manager, Richard Standeford served in various capacities within Bristol-Myers Squibb. He was the Associate Manager Region Operations - Oncology for the West Region from 2013 to 2014, and prior to that, he worked as a Senior Territory Business Manager - Oncology in the Austin, Texas Area from 2011 to 2013. In these roles, he was involved in operations management and territory sales.
Work Experience at AstraZeneca
Richard Standeford has an extensive background with AstraZeneca, where he held multiple roles over nearly a decade. He started as a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist from 2002 to 2006, moved on to be a Respiratory Pediatric Sales Specialist from 2006 to 2007, served as an Oncology Sales Specialist from 2007 to 2009, and finally worked as a CNS Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist in Austin, Texas from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Richard Standeford earned his MBA in Business & Health Care Administration from Texas State University, completing the program between 2007 and 2010. Prior to that, he obtained a BS in Biology and Animal Science from the same institution, where he studied from 1995 to 2001.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Richard Standeford has made significant contributions at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He has been instrumental in launching multiple oncology products and has developed strategic plans that increased market share in the oncology sector. He is recognized for exceptional client relationship management, leading to a substantial expansion of the customer base, and has played a vital role in training and developing new sales team members. Additionally, he has successfully managed budgets for oncology projects, ensuring optimal resource utilization.